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Jan 31, 2024

Greif Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Greif reported solid financial results amidst a challenging operating environment, focusing on structural improvements and strategic initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Greif's first quarter 2024 results showed a decrease in net income and adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year, but an increase in net income excluding certain adjustments. The company is focused on navigating a slow demand environment and making strategic improvements.

Net income decreased to $67.2 million, or $1.17 per diluted Class A share.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $36.5 million to $128.0 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $28.4 million to $4.5 million.

Adjusted free cash flow decreased by $40.6 million to a use of $48.2 million.

Total Revenue
$1.21B
Previous year: $1.27B
-5.1%
EPS
$1.27
Previous year: $1.06
+19.8%
Global Industrial Packaging Volume Impact
-6.4%
Previous year: -13.8%
-53.6%
Global Industrial Packaging Price/Mix Impact
-2.5%
Previous year: -3.7%
-32.4%
Paper Packaging Services Volume Impact
-3.3%
Previous year: -17%
-80.6%
Gross Profit
$222M
Previous year: $252M
-11.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$179M
Previous year: $161M
+11.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$51.1M
Previous year: -$16.4M
+211.6%
Total Assets
$5.97B
Previous year: $5.69B
+4.9%

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Forward Guidance

Given the deterioration of product demand and uncertainty in the macro-economic environment, Greif is providing only a low-end guidance estimate based on current demand trends and price/cost factors in the Paper Packaging and Services business segment. The low-end guidance does not factor in any contribution from the proposed acquisition of Ipackchem.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income