Greif, Inc. (GEF) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 82 cents in second-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended Apr 30, 2024), which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 77 cents. The bottom line fell 54% year over year. Results were impacted by elevated raw material, transportation and manufacturing costs, and higher SG&A expenses, reflecting increased compensation expenses and costs incurred for strategic investments. Including one-time items, EPS was 77 cents in the quarter compared with $1.90 in the ...