Today's Trend
Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF) is seeing a generally favorable analyst-estimate revision trend, which may be supporting the stock’s recent increase. Zacks Research raised several medium- and long-term earnings forecasts, although it also trimmed some near-term estimates.
- Zacks lifted its FY2027 EPS forecast to $4.48 from $4.15, Q4 2027 EPS to $1.02 from $0.91, and Q2 2028 EPS to $1.14 from $1.05. These revisions suggest improving expectations for Greif’s earnings outlook. Greif analyst estimate revisions
- Zacks also raised its FY2028 EPS forecast to $4.91 from $4.65, while increasing estimates for Q1 2028 EPS to $0.80 from $0.73 and Q3 2028 EPS to $1.56 from $1.45. The longer-term upgrades indicate expectations for sustained profit growth. Greif long-term earnings estimates
- For comparison, the current consensus estimate for Greif’s full-year earnings is $4.30 per share. Zacks estimates FY2026 EPS at $4.28, slightly below consensus, but forecasts FY2027 and FY2028 earnings above the current-year level, implying anticipated earnings momentum beyond FY2026. Greif earnings consensus
- Zacks lowered its FY2026 EPS forecast to $4.28 from $4.31, Q4 2026 EPS to $1.09 from $1.12, and Q1 2027 EPS to $0.71 from $0.72. The modest cuts could limit near-term upside and signal some pressure on upcoming results. Greif near-term earnings revisions
Overall, the revisions are net positive for Greif: modest near-term reductions are outweighed by upgrades to FY2027 and FY2028 earnings. Investors appear to be focusing on the company’s improved longer-term profit outlook, while monitoring whether near-term results meet or exceed the lowered forecasts.