Greif (GEF) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

For the quarter ended January 2025, Greif (GEF) reported revenue of $1.27 billion, up 5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.39, compared to $1.27 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.3 billion, representing a surprise of -2.60%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -45.83%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.72.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Greif performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net sales- Customized Polymer Solutions: $295.10 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $284.79 million. Net sales- Integrated Solutions: $67.10 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $73.66 million. Net sales- Sustainable Fiber Solutions: $561.40 million versus $572.23 million estimated by two analysts on average. Net sales- Durable Metal Solutions: $342.20 million versus $356.12 million estimated by two analysts on average. Gross profit- Customized Polymer Solutions: $60.60 million versus $54.04 million estimated by two analysts on average. Gross profit- Integrated Solutions: $18.40 million compared to the $22.28 million average estimate based on two analysts. Gross profit- Sustainable Fiber Solutions: $103.40 million compared to the $106.58 million average estimate based on two analysts. Gross profit- Durable Metal Solutions: $63.10 million versus $66.79 million estimated by two analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Greif here>>>Shares of Greif have returned -1.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -2.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Greif, Inc. (GEF): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks