Greif (NYSE:GEF) SVP Sells $143,080.00 in Stock

January 15, 2026 by InsiderTrades.com

Key Points

SVP Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares on Jan. 12 at an average price of $71.54 for $143,080, trimming his stake to 58,678 shares (a 3.3% reduction); he also sold 2,000‑share blocks in Oct., Nov. and Dec. 2025.
Greif shares are trading around $71.34 near their one‑year high ($72.45) with a market cap of $3.39 billion, a P/E of 22.65 and 50‑day/200‑day SMAs of $66.26/$64.17.
The company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.56 (annualized $2.24, ~3.1% yield) and analysts maintain an average "Hold" rating with a $72.50 price target.

Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF - Get Free Report) SVP Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.54, for a total transaction of $143,080.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 58,678 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,197,824.12. The trade was a 3.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

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Timothy Bergwall also recently made the following trade(s):

On Wednesday, December 10th, Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares of Greif stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.98, for a total transaction of $129,960.00.
On Wednesday, November 12th, Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares of Greif stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.00, for a total value of $120,000.00.
On Tuesday, October 21st, Timothy Bergwall sold 2,000 shares of Greif stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.09, for a total value of $120,180.00.

Greif Stock Up 0.2%

Greif stock opened at $71.34 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $66.26 and a 200-day simple moving average of $64.17. Greif, Inc. has a one year low of $48.23 and a one year high of $72.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.65, a P/E/G ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.41.

Greif Dividend Announcement

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The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 1st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 18th were given a $0.56 dividend. This represents a $2.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 18th. Greif's dividend payout ratio is 71.11%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Greif

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in Greif by 36.2% in the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 662 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 176 shares during the last quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC bought a new stake in Greif in the fourth quarter valued at about $84,000. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System bought a new position in Greif during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $214,000. Neuberger Berman Group LLC acquired a new position in Greif during the second quarter valued at approximately $216,000. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors bought a new position in shares of Greif during the second quarter worth $227,000. 45.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GEF has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Greif from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Greif from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, December 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Greif in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Truist Financial upped their price target on Greif from $71.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an "equal weight" rating and issued a $72.00 target price (up previously from $68.00) on shares of Greif in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Greif presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $72.50.

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Greif Company Profile

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Greif, Inc is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, with a history dating back to its founding in 1877. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has evolved from a regional barrel and drum manufacturer into a diversified packaging provider serving a wide range of end markets. Greif's longstanding heritage in container solutions has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable, high-quality packaging options.

The company's core business revolves around the design, manufacture and sale of industrial packaging products, including steel, plastic and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); safety closures; rigid, flexible and reconditioned packaging; containerboard and protective packaging.