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GBX Delivers Strong Q4, Backlog Near $2.2B
9 Dec
Summary
- Greenbrier secured 2,400 railcar orders worth over $300 million.
- The company reported $37 million in net earnings for fiscal Q4 2025.
- GBX made its 46th quarterly dividend payout of $0.32 per share.
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) demonstrated strong performance in its fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, reporting net earnings of $37 million, or $1.16 per diluted share. During the quarter, the company secured new orders for 2,400 railcars, valued at over $300 million, contributing to a substantial backlog of 16,600 railcars worth nearly $2.2 billion by August 31, 2025.
Operational highlights included the completion of 4,900 railcar deliveries and a lease fleet growth of approximately 10%, equating to 17,000 units with a high utilization rate of 98%. The company also returned value to shareholders by repurchasing 10,000 shares worth $470,000 and making its 46th consecutive quarterly dividend payment of $0.32 per share on December 3, 2025.
Greenbrier, a key player in freight railcar design and manufacturing across North America, Europe, and South America, continues to serve railroads, leasing firms, and shippers. While the company shows financial stability and operational efficiency, recent analyst ratings suggest mixed outlooks, with some analysts assigning sell ratings and price targets indicating potential downside, even as the company upholds its dividend payments.
