
Greif (GEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Greif (GEF) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Greif Inc. is strategically realigning its business towards less cyclical products and broader end-markets, which is expected to enhance its EBITDA margins and cash flow generation, targeting approximately 50% free cash flow conversion. The company's Integrated Solutions segment exhibited a year-over-year volume increase of 2.6%, primarily driven by strong demand for recycled fiber, while the Customized Polymer Solutions segment also reported a 2.2% volume increase, highlighting positive trends in small containers despite some declines in larger categories. This shift towards higher-margin segments and strong volume growth across key products position Greif favorably for continued financial performance.
Bears say
Greif Inc. has experienced a significant decline in demand, with volumes in its Durable Metal Solutions segment dropping 5.8% year-over-year, particularly due to low-double-digit declines in North America and sluggish demand in EMEA driven by the housing and petrochemical sectors. Additionally, the Sustainable Fiber Solutions segment saw a 7.6% year-over-year volume decrease, exacerbating concerns over deteriorating supply-demand conditions in key industrial markets. The company also faces substantial risks from input cost volatility, ineffective pricing strategies, and unfavorable capital structure initiatives, contributing to a negative outlook on its financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Greif and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Greif (GEF) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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