GEF GREIF, INC Insider Trading

EVP, Chief HR Officer Sathyanarayanan Bala sold 11,607 shares of GEF in 2 sales for $838,168.40, reducing holdings by 34.1%

Sathyanarayanan Bala, EVP and Chief HR Officer at Greif, Inc., executed two separate sales totaling 11,607 shares for $838,168.40 between February 27 and March 2, 2026. The first sale of 3,083 shares at $72.83 on 2026-02-27 was followed by a larger sale of 8,524 shares at $71.99 on 2026-03-02, representing a significant 34.1% reduction in his reported holdings from 34,076 shares to 22,469 shares post-transaction. While the stock is currently trading at $71.99, within its 52-week range and up 8.8% over the past 90 days, Bala's cross-ticker track record shows a 0.00% win rate on his 2 prior sells, meaning his previous sales underperformed over the following 90 days. The materiality of this reduction—more than one-third of his holdings liquidated—warrants investor attention to any other material developments at the company.

Greif EVP HR Bala buys 1,819 shares across 2 transactions for $158,645.13 (blended avg $87.22); holdings rise to 8,549 shares (+27.0%)

Sathyanarayanan Bala, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, executed 2 separate purchases on 2026-02-09, acquiring 1,819 shares totaling $158,645.13 at a blended average price of $87.22. This increases his post-transaction holdings to 8,549 shares, a 27.0% increase from his prior 6,730-share position. However, Bala's cross-ticker track record shows 7 prior open-market buys with an average 90-day return of -18.0% and a 0.00% 90-day win rate, suggesting his prior purchases have not been well-timed. The stock is currently trading at $75.73, below the blended purchase price of $87.22, representing a -13.2% negative deviation from his transaction prices. Given his historical trading pattern at other tickers, the magnitude of this accumulation relative to his existing position merits monitoring.

EVP CHRO Sathyanarayanan Bala purchases 1,811 shares for $159,541.63; holdings rise 36.8% to 6,730 shares.

Sathyanarayanan Bala, EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, executed 2 separate open-market purchases on 2026-02-05, acquiring 1,811 shares for a blended average price of $88.10. Current price is $75.29, representing a 14.6% decline from the transaction price. His prior cross-ticker track record shows 5 prior buys with an average 90-day return of -18.0% and a 0% win rate, indicating a history of purchases that have subsequently declined in value. The context is a company with stable fundamentals (4.4% annual revenue growth, strong net income of $174.6M), and the stock has recovered 28.8% over the last 90 days and is trading near its 52-week high of $75.44. His hold expansion of 36.8% suggests material capital deployment, but the pattern of prior purchase outcomes and current underwater mark warrant attention to execution timing.

CFO Hilsheimer buys 18.3K shares ($1.6M) while selling 22.8K shares ($1.6M) in multi-leg transaction; net -4,456 shares

Hilsheimer Lawrence A., EVP and CFO of Greif Inc., executed a complex multi-transaction filing on 2026-02-03 and 2026-02-04 involving 4 separate purchases totaling 18,322 shares for $1,626,890.63 and 2 separate sales totaling 22,778 shares for $1,636,150.31—nearly offsetting monetarily but resulting in net disposition of 4,456 shares. The transaction prices ranged from $71.65 to $91.20 across the individual legs, while the stock currently trades at $73.96. His cross-ticker track record shows prior buys with a 0.00% win rate and avg 90d return of -16.7%, and prior sells with a 100% well-timed rate (avg 90d return -9.0%), indicating his historical sell timing has been effective at capturing downside before declines occur. The filing structure—mixing rapid buys and sells across consecutive days at varying prices—does not appear driven by discretionary conviction given the near-dollar-parity of proceeds and expenditure.

EVP HR Chief Sathyanarayanan Bala sold 13,337 shares for $992,418.91 across 2 transactions, reducing stake 26.2% while buying 300 shares

Sathyanarayanan Bala executed 2 separate sales totaling 13,337 shares for $992,418.91 on 2026-02-03 and 2026-02-05, reducing his holdings by 26.2% from 49,844 to 36,807 shares. Concurrent with these sales, he purchased 300 shares across 3 transactions for $26,614.00 on 2026-02-03 and 2026-02-04. The sale prices ($72.29 and $74.90) occurred as the stock traded within its 52-week range, currently at $73.96 (-2.0% from 52-week high). His cross-ticker track record shows 4 prior open-market buys with an average 90-day return of -18.0% and a 0.00% win rate, indicating a pattern of poorly-timed equity purchases historically. The company posted a net income of $174,600,000.00 on revenue of $994,800,000.00, with annual revenue growth of +4.4%.

GEF CEO Rosgaard sells 9,733 shares at $70.24; retains 64,707 shares. Stock near 52-week high.

President and CEO Ole G Rosgaard sold 9,733 shares for $683,645.92 at $70.24, reducing his holding from 74,440 to 64,707 shares (a 13.1% reduction). The sale occurred at a price near the 52-week high of $70.11 (just 0.3% below peak), while the stock has risen 16.0% over the prior 30 days and 15.6% over 90 days. Across his full cross-ticker trade history, Rosgaard's 5 prior sells showed a 100.00% well-timed rate (90-day win rate), suggesting a pattern of selling before subsequent declines. The company's fundamentals remain solid with $1,134,700,000 in latest-quarter revenue and net income of $64,000,000. This sale by the CEO at an elevated price point, combined with his historical accuracy in timing sell executions, may warrant monitoring as a signal of relative valuation opportunism.

CFO Lawrence Hilsheimer buys 2,125 shares at $65.52 avg; cluster buy with 2 peers in past 14 days

Hilsheimer Lawrence A., EVP and CFO, executed 2 open-market purchases totaling 2,125 shares for $139,227.51 at a blended average price of $65.52, raising his holdings by 1.1% to 200,569 shares. The transaction occurred when the stock was trading near recent highs ($63.00 current vs. $72.15 52-week high, -12.7% from peak), and his cross-ticker track record shows a 90-day win rate of 0.00% on 16 prior buys. Most significantly, 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern that represents coordinated accumulation by multiple executives. This convergence of insider buying at the same time window suggests a shared view of value among the company's leadership, though the CFO's own historical timing on purchases has not produced positive 90-day returns.

CFO Hilsheimer sold 4,500 shares at $60.72 while buying 2,000 at $65.49–$65.65; net 2,500 shares reduced (-3.9%)

Lawrence Hilsheimer, EVP and CFO, executed a net reduction in his Greif position via two separate purchases totaling 2,000 shares for $131,140.50 and one sale of 4,500 shares for $273,240.00, resulting in a net decrease of 2,500 shares (-3.9% of pre-transaction holdings). The filing is noteworthy because the CFO bought at higher prices ($65.49–$65.65, near the 52-week high of $72.15) while selling at a lower average price ($60.72), a pattern inconsistent with price-driven conviction. His cross-ticker track record shows 3 prior sales with a 100.00% well-timed rate (stock fell after the sales on average), suggesting past selling acumen; however, this filing's structure—purchasing at higher levels and then liquidating—lacks the same signal. A cluster of 2 other insider purchases in the same 14-day window provides some bullish context, though it does not explain Hilsheimer's own net outflow.

GEF CFO Hilsheimer bought 8,342 shares for $566,457.50 (blended $67.90); cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days.

Lawrence A. Hilsheimer, EVP and CFO of Greif Inc., executed 2 separate purchases totaling 8,342 shares for $566,457.50 on 2025-11-13, raising his holdings by +4.4% to 196,444 shares. The purchase occurred at a blended average price of $67.90, which is 12.7% above the current price of $60.24 and near the 52-week high of $72.15. The filing reflects a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. Notably, Hilsheimer's cross-ticker track record shows 16 prior buys with 0.00% 90-day win rate and average 90-day returns of -12.5%, suggesting his buy signals have historically underperformed in the 90-day window; his 4 prior sales showed a 100.00% well-timed rate (selling before declines). The company generated $1.1B in quarterly revenue with $64.0M net income and +4.4% annual revenue growth.

GEF EVP Gary Martz buys 5,000 shares at $65.69 avg; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days

Gary Martz, EVP & General Counsel, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 5,000 shares for $328,430.58 on 2025-11-12 at a blended average price of $65.69. The filing shows a cluster buy pattern with 2 other insiders also purchasing within the past 14 days. The current stock price of $61.06 is 15.4% below the 52-week high of $72.15, suggesting the purchases occurred above the current level. Cross-ticker track record shows Martz's prior 5 buys averaged -8.2% returns over 30 days and -17.0% over 90 days, with a 0% win rate, indicating a historical pattern of purchases that subsequently declined. Fundamentals show GEF generated $1.1B in latest quarterly revenue with $64.0M net income and 4.4% annual revenue growth, establishing a stable but modest-growth profile.