A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Greif (GEF). Shares have added about 1.3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Greif due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -5.14% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

Currently, Greif has a poor Growth Score of F, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Greif has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Greif is part of the Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry. Over the past month, Sonoco (SON), a stock from the same industry, has gained 0.8%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended December 2024 more than a month ago.

Sonoco reported revenues of $1.36 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -16.7%. EPS of $1.17 for the same period compares with $1.02 a year ago.

Sonoco is expected to post earnings of $1.42 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +26.8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.

The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Sonoco. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of A.

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