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NEW YORK - Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) reported third-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares soaring 10.4% as investors cheered the railcar manufacturer’s strong profitability and improved margin outlook.
The Lake Oswego, Oregon-based company posted earnings of $1.86 per diluted share for its fiscal third quarter ended May 31, 2025, handily beating the analyst consensus of $1.17. Revenue came in at $842.7 million, slightly below the analyst estimate of $885.61 million but representing the company’s seventh consecutive quarter meeting or exceeding its mid-teens gross margin goal.
Greenbrier achieved an aggregate gross margin of 18% and operating margin of 11% during the quarter. The company delivered 5,600 railcars while receiving new orders for 3,900 units valued at more than $500 million, maintaining a solid backlog of 18,900 units worth approximately $2.5 billion.
"For the third quarter, Greenbrier achieved strong financial performance, with net earnings rising both sequentially and year-over-year. Our aggregate gross margin percent continues to surpass our mid-teens long-term target," said Lorie L. Tekorius, CEO and President.
The company generated nearly $140 million in operating cash flow during the quarter, reflecting increased earnings and working capital efficiencies. Greenbrier also maintained strong lease fleet utilization of 98.2%.
Looking ahead, Greenbrier affirmed its fiscal 2025 delivery guidance of 21,500-23,500 units and revenue outlook of $3.15-3.35 billion, in line with analyst consensus of $3.216 billion. However, the company raised its aggregate gross margin guidance to 17.7-18.3% from the previous 17.0-17.5%, and increased its operating margin forecast to 10.6-11.0% from 10.2-10.7%.
During the quarter, Greenbrier renewed and extended $850 million of bank facilities into 2030 and repurchased 507,000 shares for nearly $22 million. The company also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, representing its 45th consecutive quarterly dividend.
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