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Greif, Inc. (NYSE:GEF) announced on September 16, 2026, that it plans to exit coated recycled paperboard by closing its Sweetwater mill in Austell, Georgia. Operations are expected to cease by year-end, affecting approximately 90 employees and removing about 120,000 tons of annual production capacity. Sweetwater produces coated recycled paperboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, and gypsum facing […]

Around 90 employees are expected to be impacted by the closure of the facility.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Greif Inc (NYSE:GEF) recently announced a total dividend of $0.62 per share with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-17, including $0.62 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-10-01. For income-focused investors, the ex-dividend date is a critical marker: shareholders must own the stock before this date to qualify for the payment, while those buying on or after it will not receive the distribution.

Greif said it will exit the coated recycled paperboard market by closing its Sweetwater paperboard mill in Austell, Georgia, by year-end 2026, affecting ~90 employees.

DELAWARE, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in performance packaging products and services, announced today it will exit the coated recycled paperboard (CRB) market with the closure of its Sweetwater paperboard mill in Austell, Georgia. The mill is expected to cease operations by the end of the calendar year. The decision is part of Greif’s broader strategy to focus its resources on businesses and assets where the company has a leading marke

Greif (GEF) will leave the coated recycled paperboard market and close its Sweetwater paperboard mil

Greif (GEF) recently affirmed its shareholder return policy with a fresh quarterly dividend declaration tied to both share classes. That decision gives income focused investors a fresh reference point for assessing the stock. Greif’s share price has eased slightly in the past week, with a 7 day share price return of 2.22% and a 1 day dip of 1.17%. At the same time, the 90 day share price return of 33.44% and year to date gain of 23.46% point to building momentum, while the 1 year total...

DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.62 per share on its Class A Common Stock, and $0.93 per share on its Class B Common Stock. Dividends are payable on October 1, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2026. About Greif Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in per

Detailed price information for Greif Bros Corp (GEF-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Greif (GEF) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $87.20, according to analysts pol

Detailed price information for Greif Bros Corp (GEF-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

The company reported business improvements despite ongoing impacts from the war in Iran. CEO Ole Rosgaard also noted achieving $90 million in cost cuts earlier than expected.

GEF tops Q3 earnings and revenue estimates as stronger pricing, cost optimization and lower interest expenses boost profitability, while guidance stays intact.

Moby summary of Greif, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call

Greif (NYSE:GEF) reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected structural cost reductions, improved commercial execution and resilient profitability despite geopolitical disruption and uneven industrial demand. President and CEO Ole Rosgaard said adjusted EBITDA increase

Greif Inc (GEF) reports robust financial performance with a 25% adjusted EBITDA growth, despite facing geopolitical disruptions and market uncertainties.

DELAWARE, Ohio, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced fiscal third quarter 2026 results. On June 30, 2025, we entered into a definitive agreement to divest our Containerboard Business, including our CorrChoice sheet feeder system. Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the Containerboard Business has been reported as discontinued operations. Unless otherwise noted, all financial res