Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: GREIF, INC.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 31, 2026
Reporting Period: Third Quarter ended June 30, 2026
This filing serves as a notification that the Company issued a press release on July 28, 2026, announcing financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Additionally, management held a conference call with investors and analysts on July 29, 2026, to discuss these results.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The filing references the existence of these metrics within the attached "Earnings Release" (Exhibit 99.1) but does not list them in the body of the 8-K.
Non-GAAP Measures Referenced: The filing notes that the Earnings Release includes non-GAAP measures such as:
- Net income excluding certain adjustments
- Earnings per diluted Class A share excluding certain adjustments
- Consolidated adjusted EBITDA
- Adjusted free cash flow
- Net debt
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes in financial performance compared to the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: Management utilizes the referenced non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate ongoing operations and believes they provide a stable platform for comparing historical performance. The filing explicitly states that these non-GAAP measures should not be considered an alternative or substitute for reported financial results and should not be viewed as superior.
Guidance and Risks: The text does not contain specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies. These items are presumed to be detailed in the Earnings Release and Conference Call transcript (Exhibit 99.2).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2026 revenue, net income, and EPS figures.
- Examine the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures (Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow) in the Earnings Release.
- Consult Exhibit 99.2 (Conference Call Transcript) for management's qualitative outlook and discussion of operational drivers.
- Verify the specific "certain adjustments" excluded from non-GAAP calculations to understand their impact on reported earnings.