StockWatch
·
Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails
DividendJun 2, 2026, 09:09 AM

Greif Increases Quarterly Dividend by 10.7%

AI Summary

Greif, Inc. announced its Board of Directors 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. This represents a 10.7% increase, reflecting the company's continued strong free cash flow generation, strengthened balance sheet, and confidence in long-term earnings power. Greif remains committed to a disciplined capital allocation approach, including maintaining leverage below 2.0x, investing in organic growth, executing opportunistic share repurchases, and returning cash to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • Quarterly cash dividend on Class A Common Stock increased to $0.62 per share.
  • Quarterly cash dividend on Class B Common Stock increased to $0.93 per share.
  • Overall quarterly dividend increased by 10.7%.
  • Dividends are payable on July 1, 2026.
  • Record date for dividends is June 17, 2026.
  • Company committed to maintaining leverage below 2.0x.
  • Company committed to investing in high-return organic growth opportunities.
  • Company committed to executing opportunistic share repurchases.