Greenbrier Companies (GBX)


Market Price (7/17/2026): $51.17 | Market Cap: $1.6 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Greenbrier Companies (GBX)


Market Price (7/17/2026): $51.17
Market Cap: $1.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 2.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.7%, FCF Yield is 15%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Freight Technology, and Supply Chain Digitization.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -41%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 83%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -18%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -23%

Key risks
GBX key risks include [1] potentially unsustainable recent growth as its backlog and delivery data show signs of a slowdown, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 2.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.7%, FCF Yield is 15%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Freight Technology, and Supply Chain Digitization.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -15%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -41%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 83%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -18%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -23%
7 Key risks
GBX key risks include [1] potentially unsustainable recent growth as its backlog and delivery data show signs of a slowdown, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/16/2026

Greenbrier Companies (GBX) stock has remained largely at the same level since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weak Manufacturing Performance and Reduced Fiscal Year Guidance.

Greenbrier experienced a significant decline in its manufacturing segment, reflected in lower revenues and earnings per share. In fiscal Q2 2026 (ended February 28, 2026), diluted EPS was $0.47, a sharp decrease from $1.56 in the prior year, with revenue falling 22.9% year-over-year to $587.5 million. This trend continued into fiscal Q3 2026 (ended May 31, 2026), where diluted EPS dropped to $0.60 from $1.86 a year ago, and revenue decreased 32% year-over-year to $576.5 million, missing analyst estimates. Consequently, the company lowered its fiscal year 2026 EPS guidance from an initial range of $3.00–$3.50 to $3.00–$3.15, signaling a deep cyclical trough in new railcar orders and general capital investment hesitancy.

2. Resilience and Margin Improvement from Leasing Operations.

Despite the manufacturing downturn, Greenbrier's leasing and fleet management segment demonstrated strong performance, providing a stabilizing factor. By the end of fiscal Q3 2026, the owned lease fleet had grown to 20,600 units, a 23% sequential increase, with an exceptional utilization rate of 99%. This segment's higher profitability, with gross margins exceeding 60% compared to under 10% in manufacturing, contributed to an overall aggregate gross margin improvement of 230 basis points sequentially to 14.1% in fiscal Q3 2026. This strategic shift towards a larger, more stable recurring revenue stream helped to partially offset the volatility in new railcar manufacturing.

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Updated on 7/16/2026

Greenbrier Companies (GBX) stock has remained largely at the same level since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weak Manufacturing Performance and Reduced Fiscal Year Guidance.

Greenbrier experienced a significant decline in its manufacturing segment, reflected in lower revenues and earnings per share. In fiscal Q2 2026 (ended February 28, 2026), diluted EPS was $0.47, a sharp decrease from $1.56 in the prior year, with revenue falling 22.9% year-over-year to $587.5 million. This trend continued into fiscal Q3 2026 (ended May 31, 2026), where diluted EPS dropped to $0.60 from $1.86 a year ago, and revenue decreased 32% year-over-year to $576.5 million, missing analyst estimates. Consequently, the company lowered its fiscal year 2026 EPS guidance from an initial range of $3.00–$3.50 to $3.00–$3.15, signaling a deep cyclical trough in new railcar orders and general capital investment hesitancy.

2. Resilience and Margin Improvement from Leasing Operations.

Despite the manufacturing downturn, Greenbrier's leasing and fleet management segment demonstrated strong performance, providing a stabilizing factor. By the end of fiscal Q3 2026, the owned lease fleet had grown to 20,600 units, a 23% sequential increase, with an exceptional utilization rate of 99%. This segment's higher profitability, with gross margins exceeding 60% compared to under 10% in manufacturing, contributed to an overall aggregate gross margin improvement of 230 basis points sequentially to 14.1% in fiscal Q3 2026. This strategic shift towards a larger, more stable recurring revenue stream helped to partially offset the volatility in new railcar manufacturing.

3. Stable Backlog and Consistent Shareholder Returns.

While new railcar orders in fiscal Q3 2026 were modest at 2,200 units, valued at $340 million, the company maintained a substantial backlog of 13,800 units with an estimated value of $2.0 billion as of May 31, 2026, offering continued production visibility. Furthermore, Greenbrier demonstrated a commitment to shareholder value by increasing its quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.34 per share in fiscal Q2 2026 and reaffirming it in Q3 2026, marking its 49th consecutive quarterly dividend. The company also repurchased 313 thousand shares for $13.3 million during the nine months ended May 31, 2026.

4. Mixed Macroeconomic and Industry Signals.

The broader rail industry presented a dichotomy that likely contributed to the stock's stability. While the railcar manufacturing sector is experiencing a cyclical downturn due to reduced demand for new railcars, the overall rail transportation sector showed signs of resilience and improving activity. Freight growth became more broad-based, manufacturing activity continued to improve, and intermodal traffic suggested healthy consumer-related goods demand. Total carloads through the first five months of 2026 reached their highest level since 2019. Additionally, demand for railcar parts was expected to remain steady or see slight growth through late 2026 due to ongoing fleet renewal and sustainability initiatives. This combination of company-specific headwinds in manufacturing offset by strengths in leasing and a resilient broader rail market contributed to the stock's largely unchanged level.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.4% change in GBX stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a -15.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120267162026Change
Stock Price ($)51.9251.18-1.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,0702,896-5.7%
Net Income Margin (%)6.0%5.1%-15.1%
P/E Multiple8.710.722.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)31310.1%
Cumulative Contribution-1.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GBX-1.4% 
Market (SPY)15.4%9.9%
Sector (XLI)11.4%34.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.7% change in GBX stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 54.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257162026Change
Stock Price ($)45.8151.1811.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,2402,896-10.6%
Net Income Margin (%)6.3%5.1%-18.7%
P/E Multiple6.910.754.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3131-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution11.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GBX11.7% 
Market (SPY)10.4%14.2%
Sector (XLI)16.5%32.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.0% change in GBX stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 54.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257162026Change
Stock Price ($)44.5051.1815.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,5112,896-17.5%
Net Income Margin (%)5.8%5.1%-11.3%
P/E Multiple6.910.754.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)31311.5%
Cumulative Contribution15.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GBX15.0% 
Market (SPY)22.5%21.6%
Sector (XLI)23.4%31.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.3% change in GBX stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 242.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)63020237162026Change
Stock Price ($)39.5951.1829.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,8772,896-25.3%
Net Income Margin (%)1.5%5.1%242.9%
P/E Multiple21.710.7-50.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32312.7%
Cumulative Contribution29.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GBX29.3% 
Market (SPY)75.3%42.4%
Sector (XLI)74.8%47.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GBX Return29%-25%36%41%-21%4%54%
Peers Return31%0%5%88%7%10%205%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%11%102%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GBX Win Rate50%33%58%67%50%43% 
Peers Win Rate56%48%44%65%56%61% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GBX Max Drawdown-19%-54%-32%-21%-44%-22% 
Peers Max Drawdown-28%-35%-28%-22%-36%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TRN, GATX, RAIL, WAB.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/16/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventGBXS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven311 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-26.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven61 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven29 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-46.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven286 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven110.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven117 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1893 days105 days

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In The Past

Greenbrier Companies's stock fell -31.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 45.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventGBXS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-31.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven311 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-26.5%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven61 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-46.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven286 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.4%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven110.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven117 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1893 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-52.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven110.5%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven336 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-69.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven232.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven3055 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-51.5%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven106.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven36 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-41.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.6%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven99 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-91.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1094.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven641 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-25.5%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven2306 days47 days

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In The Past

Greenbrier Companies's stock fell -31.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 45.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Greenbrier Companies (GBX)

Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is a leading provider in the railway industry, primarily involved in designing, manufacturing, and marketing various types of railroad freight cars. Beyond new car production, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services that support the entire lifecycle of railcar equipment across North America, Europe, and South America.

The company's offerings are categorized into three main segments. Its Manufacturing segment produces a wide range of conventional and specialized railcars, including covered hoppers, tank cars, intermodal cars, and auto transporters, as well as marine vessels. The Wheels, Repair & Parts segment focuses on maintaining the existing railcar fleet by providing wheel reconditioning, comprehensive railcar repair and refurbishment, and manufacturing critical railcar components like cushioning units and couplers.

Finally, Greenbrier's Leasing & Services segment offers operating and 'per diem' leases for its own fleet of railcars, and also provides extensive management services for large railcar fleets owned by others, covering aspects like maintenance, logistics, and accounting. Their primary customers include railroads, leasing companies, financial institutions, shippers, carriers, and other transportation companies, all relying on Greenbrier for essential rail transportation solutions.

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Here are a couple of brief analogies to describe Greenbrier Companies:

  • Caterpillar for freight railcars. (They design, manufacture, repair, and provide parts for heavy rail transportation equipment.)
  • A specialized Boeing, but for freight trains instead of airplanes. (They design, build, and service complex transportation vehicles for the rail industry.)

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  • Railroad Freight Cars: Designs and manufactures various types of railroad freight cars, including hoppers, boxcars, tank cars, and intermodal railcars.
  • Marine Vessels: Produces marine vessels.
  • Wheel Services: Provides reconditioning, machining, and finishing services for railcar wheels and axles.
  • Railcar Repair & Maintenance: Offers a network for railcar repair, refurbishment, and maintenance.
  • Railcar Parts Manufacturing & Reconditioning: Produces and reconditions various railcar components such as cushioning units, couplers, and roofs.
  • Railcar Leasing: Offers operating and per diem leases for a fleet of railcars.
  • Railcar Fleet Management Services: Provides comprehensive management services for railcar fleets, including maintenance, accounting, logistics, and remarketing.

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The Greenbrier Companies (GBX) sells primarily to other companies. Based on the provided background, its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Railroads
  • Leasing Companies
  • Financial Institutions
  • Shippers
  • Carriers
  • Transportation Companies

The background information does not provide specific names of individual customer companies or their public symbols.

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Lorie L. Tekorius, Chief Executive Officer & President

Lorie L. Tekorius was promoted to Chief Executive Officer & President of Greenbrier in 2022. She joined the company in 1995 and served in various finance and operations leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Treasurer, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Tekorius is an elected independent director of Alamo Group, Inc. and serves as a board member of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Portland Branch.

Michael J. Donfris, Chief Financial Officer

Michael J. Donfris was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Greenbrier in May 2024, with his role officially commencing in July 2024. Prior to joining Greenbrier, he served as CFO at R.J. Corman Railroad Group since 2020. Mr. Donfris possesses nearly four decades of finance and accounting experience, including a significant tenure at Kimberly-Clark and leadership positions at TrinityRail, where he was Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer. At R.J. Corman, he contributed to developing a multi-year strategic plan and completing railroad acquisitions. At TrinityRail, he led initiatives to increase cash flow and revenues and helped in developing growth strategy and an improved capital structure.

Brian J. Comstock, Executive Vice President & President, The Americas

Brian J. Comstock has served as Executive Vice President & President, The Americas, since January 2024, overseeing operations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil. He has been involved in the railroad industry since 1980 and joined Greenbrier in 1998. Mr. Comstock previously held the positions of Chief Commercial & Leasing Officer and Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Before his time at Greenbrier, he held commercial and operational roles at PLM Leasing, Transco Railway Products, Inc., and Trinity Industries.

William Glenn, Senior Vice President & President, Europe

William Glenn assumed responsibility for all Greenbrier operations in Europe in January 2024, holding the title of Senior Vice President & President, Europe. He has been with Greenbrier for over 20 years in various roles within the company.

William A. Furman, Founder & Former Chief Executive Officer

William A. Furman co-founded The Greenbrier Companies in 1981 with Alan James and served as its President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director from 1981 until stepping down as CEO in 2022 and retiring from the office of Executive Chairman in January 2024. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1974 when he and James established James-Furman & Company, acquiring the lease-underwriting division of their previous employer, TransPacific Financial Corporation. This venture later led them to manage Greenbrier Leasing Corporation for Commercial Metals Company. In 1981, Furman and James acquired Commercial Metals' leasing operations, formally establishing The Greenbrier Companies. Mr. Furman was also previously the Chief Executive Officer of GBW Railcar Services LLC and Vice President-Leasing Group of TransPacific Financial Corp.

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The primary key risk to The Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is the cyclical nature of the railcar manufacturing, leasing, and services industry, which is highly sensitive to overall economic conditions and fluctuations in freight volumes.

Demand for new railcar equipment, utilization of existing fleets (impacting repair and parts services), and the attractiveness of leasing services are directly influenced by the health of the global economy, industrial production, and the volume of goods being transported by rail. During economic downturns or periods of reduced freight activity, customers such as railroads, shippers, and leasing companies may scale back capital expenditures on new equipment, defer maintenance, or reduce demand for leased railcars, thereby significantly impacting all of Greenbrier's operating segments.

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The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) operates within addressable markets related to railroad freight car manufacturing, railcar leasing, and railcar wheels, repair, and parts in North America, Europe, and South America.

Manufacturing Segment (Railroad Freight Car Equipment)

  • Global Railcar Market: The global railcar market, which includes freight cars, was projected to expand from $25,080.3 million in 2021 to $40,154.4 million by 2033, advancing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%.
  • North America Railroad Equipment Manufacturing: The North American railroad equipment manufacturing market accounted for approximately 32% of the global market in 2024. With the global market valued at USD 109.13 billion in 2024, the North American market size was estimated at around USD 34.92 billion in 2024.
  • Europe Railway Equipment Manufacturing: The Railway Equipment Manufacturing industry in Europe, which covers the production of railway locomotives and rolling stock (including freight wagons), had a market size of €42.2 billion (approximately USD 45.45 billion) in 2026.
  • Latin America Rolling Stock (Wagons): The Latin America rolling stock market generated a revenue of USD 5,049.5 million in 2024, with wagons identified as the largest revenue-generating product segment. The overall market is projected to reach US$ 9,097.5 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7% from 2025 to 2033.

Leasing & Services Segment (Railcar Leasing)

  • Global Railcar Leasing Market: The global railcar leasing market size was valued at USD 11.43 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 18.20 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.
  • North America Railcar Leasing Market: This market is estimated to reach US$7.9 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2025-2031. North America dominated the global railcar leasing market with a market share of 72.44% in 2025. The U.S. market alone was valued at USD 7.29 billion in 2025.
  • Europe Railcar Leasing Market: The Europe railcar leasing market size is valued to increase by USD 3.13 billion, at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2029.
  • South America Railcar Leasing Market: Latin America has a smaller but steadily growing share in the railcar leasing market. Specific monetary values for the railcar leasing market in South America were not explicitly available.

Wheels, Repair & Parts Segment (Railcar Repair, Refurbishment, and Maintenance)

  • Global Freight Railcar Repair Market: The global freight railcar repair market was valued at USD 22.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.7% between 2025 and 2034, expecting to reach around USD 82.2 billion by 2034.
  • North America Freight Railcar Repair Market: North America remains the largest regional market for railcar repair in 2024, primarily due to an expansive and aging fleet requiring frequent inspections and maintenance.
  • Europe Freight Railcar Repair Market: The freight railcar repair market in Europe is growing steadily, driven by investments in modernizing railcar fleets and a focus on sustainability and efficiency.
  • Latin America Railway Maintenance Service Market: The broader Latin America Railway Maintenance Service (RAMS) sector, which includes rolling stock maintenance, is projected to reach approximately USD 4.2 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of around 6.8% from 2023 to 2028. Latin America experiences moderate growth in the freight railcar repair market.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Greenbrier Companies (GBX)

Over the next 2-3 years, Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is expected to drive revenue growth through several key initiatives and market dynamics:

  1. Robust Railcar Backlog and New Order Activity: Greenbrier's substantial backlog of new railcar orders provides a solid foundation for future manufacturing revenue. As of Q1 2026, the company reported a backlog of approximately 16,300 units valued at $2.2 billion. New global railcar orders, including specialty railcars that command higher average selling prices, consistently contribute to this backlog and future revenue stream. Furthermore, strong demand is anticipated in the second half of fiscal 2026.
  2. Expansion of Leasing and Services Segment with Recurring Revenue Growth: The company is strategically focused on expanding its Leasing & Services segment. Greenbrier aims to double its recurring revenue by fiscal year 2028, a segment that has already shown significant growth, with recurring revenue reaching nearly $165 million over the four quarters ending Q3 2025, representing nearly 50% growth over two years. High lease fleet utilization, consistently around 98%, further supports this growth. The company plans to invest approximately $300 million annually in its lease fleet to meet ongoing demand.
  3. Enhanced Operational Efficiencies and Favorable Product Mix: While primarily impacting profitability, Greenbrier's focus on operational efficiency and a favorable product mix is expected to indirectly boost revenue. Initiatives like the rationalization of European facilities are projected to generate annual savings of at least $10 million, allowing for competitive pricing and reinvestment. The company has consistently achieved strong aggregate gross margins, partly driven by a favorable railcar delivery mix and a focus on specialty railcar orders which elevate average selling prices, thereby contributing to higher revenue per unit.
  4. Strategic International Market Expansion and Manufacturing Optimization: Greenbrier's presence and strategic adjustments in international markets, including North America, Europe, and Brazil, are crucial for its long-term revenue growth. The company's fiscal 2026 guidance includes approximately 1,500 unit deliveries from its Greenbrier-Maxion Brazil operations. By optimizing its manufacturing footprint and leveraging its global operations, Greenbrier aims to enhance market competitiveness and increase overall production capacity to meet diverse market demands.
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Share Repurchases

  • The Greenbrier Companies repurchased 303,000 shares for $13 million in the first fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025.
  • As of November 30, 2025, $65 million remained under the current share repurchase program.

Inbound Investments

  • In February 2026, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, issued $300 million of Series 2026-1 Class A and Class B Notes in a railcar asset-backed securities offering to secure long-term financing for its leasing business.
  • The company has issued $242.4 million in new debt over the past three years.
  • In a prior private placement, GBX Leasing 2022-1 LLC issued two tranches of secured railcar equipment notes totaling $300 million (Class A Notes: $280,425,000 at 5.13%; Class B Notes: $19,575,000 at 5.30%).

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures in the last 12 months amounted to approximately $278.8 million.
  • For fiscal year 2026, the company plans total capital expenditures of $205 million.
  • Expected capital expenditures for FY26 include $240 million for investments in leasing and fleet management operations to expand the lease fleet, and $80 million for manufacturing expenses, primarily for maintenance with some growth allocation.

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Financials

GBXTRNGATXRAILWABMedian
NameGreenbri.Trinity .GATX FreightC.Westingh. 
Mkt Price51.1837.13181.157.73263.8951.18
Mkt Cap1.63.06.50.244.93.0
Rev LTM2,8962,0641,90246911,5072,064
Op Inc LTM214344573291,836344
FCF LTM230-442723141,505230
FCF 3Y Avg13-277625231,45023
CFO LTM472381723181,767472
CFO 3Y Avg333409625291,673409

Growth & Margins

GBXTRNGATXRAILWABMedian
NameGreenbri.Trinity .GATX FreightC.Westingh. 
Rev Chg LTM-17.5%-27.7%16.9%-5.2%9.6%-5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-6.9%3.2%13.7%10.7%10.2%10.2%
Rev Chg Q-22.9%-16.0%38.4%-33.2%13.0%-16.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-5.7%-4.3%9.3%-6.4%3.0%-4.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM-42.7%-16.5%16.0%-13.6%9.9%-13.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg24.1%25.8%17.7%935.5%20.9%24.1%
Op Mgn LTM7.4%16.7%30.1%6.3%16.0%16.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.3%14.4%29.6%5.7%15.3%14.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.6%0.1%-0.6%-0.5%-0.1%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM16.3%18.5%38.0%3.8%15.4%16.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.3%15.8%37.6%5.9%15.7%15.7%
FCF/Rev LTM8.0%-21.4%38.0%3.1%13.1%8.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg0.9%-11.2%37.6%4.5%13.6%4.5%

Valuation

GBXTRNGATXRAILWABMedian
NameGreenbri.Trinity .GATX FreightC.Westingh. 
Mkt Cap1.63.06.50.244.93.0
P/S0.51.43.40.53.91.4
P/Op Inc7.48.611.38.424.48.6
P/EBIT6.04.68.8-201.623.86.0
P/E10.711.619.08.437.111.6
P/CFO3.47.88.914.025.48.9
Total Yield12.0%12.0%5.3%11.8%3.1%11.8%
Dividend Yield2.6%3.3%0.0%0.0%0.4%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.9%-11.5%11.3%9.7%4.5%4.5%
D/E1.21.82.00.60.11.2
Net D/E0.81.81.80.40.10.8

Returns

GBXTRNGATXRAILWABMedian
NameGreenbri.Trinity .GATX FreightC.Westingh. 
1M Rtn4.5%6.4%2.0%-12.1%-3.0%2.0%
3M Rtn3.2%15.3%-7.7%-13.4%3.4%3.2%
6M Rtn6.2%37.5%3.1%-30.6%15.8%6.2%
12M Rtn6.8%44.8%18.7%-32.0%25.4%18.7%
3Y Rtn27.1%64.2%46.6%166.6%137.9%64.2%
1M Excs Rtn6.7%7.9%3.3%-5.1%-1.6%3.3%
3M Excs Rtn-6.3%4.6%-14.3%-21.6%-4.6%-6.3%
6M Excs Rtn-0.3%28.5%-4.5%-40.8%8.1%-0.3%
12M Excs Rtn-16.5%23.0%-1.9%-50.6%5.3%-1.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-40.7%-5.9%-20.5%79.6%71.4%-5.9%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufacturing3,0903,2423,6652,6681,422
Leasing & Fleet Management250233181155140
Elimination of intersegment revenues-100-280-344-220-121
Corporate 0000
Maintenance Services 348442374307
Total3,2403,5453,9442,9781,748


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufacturing32828214110974
Leasing & Fleet Management16113910310869
Corporate-128-123-105-109-83
Elimination of intersegment revenues 00-12-26
Maintenance Services 2737227
Total36032417611841


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Manufacturing2,0862,1721,8471,8541,494
Leasing & Fleet Management1,8581,6341,4581,152949
Unallocated, including cash416448379561687
Maintenance Services  294285261
Total4,3614,2543,9783,8523,391


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$51.18 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.6 
First Trading Date07/14/1994 
Distance from 52W High-11.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$48.08$48.04
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA6.5%6.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility28.6%31.2%
Downside Capture16.1653.42
Upside Capture24.7048.93
Correlation (SPY)13.0%25.9%
GBX Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.020.110.380.380.671.05
Up Beta-0.52-0.230.710.530.840.95
Down Beta0.610.420.140.670.571.03
Up Capture19%6%7%22%48%110%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days13233168128372
Down Capture-25%11%51%17%72%105%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days8183257124372

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GBX
GBX4.1%31.2%0.15-
Sector ETF (XLI)21.5%16.6%1.0038.3%
Equity (SPY)21.8%12.6%1.2924.1%
Gold (GLD)19.1%28.0%0.618.2%
Commodities (DBC)27.9%18.9%1.16-12.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.9%14.0%0.8837.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-45.3%42.8%-1.299.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GBX
GBX8.1%42.5%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.7%17.6%0.6148.4%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.1%0.6041.3%
Gold (GLD)16.7%18.4%0.735.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%19.5%0.3318.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.2%18.9%0.0737.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.5%53.5%0.4518.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with GBX
GBX10.1%44.4%0.37-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.3%20.0%0.6355.4%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7347.9%
Gold (GLD)10.9%16.1%0.550.8%
Commodities (DBC)6.5%18.0%0.2824.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2242.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)57.8%66.2%0.9811.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 61520265.6%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity30.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares10.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/13/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/1/2026-0.7%-2.5% 
4/7/20262.9%10.5%6.4%
1/8/2026-10.3%-7.8%2.2%
10/28/2025-7.2%-7.8%-0.6%
7/1/202521.1%18.0%-5.8%
4/7/2025-11.4%-8.7%-3.4%
1/8/20253.8%10.1%7.1%
10/23/202416.7%17.9%28.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121112
# Negative131412
Median Positive9.1%10.5%8.2%
Median Negative-9.1%-8.2%-7.1%
Max Positive31.8%31.2%38.9%
Max Negative-17.9%-20.0%-13.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/1/2026-0.7%-2.5% 
4/7/20262.9%10.5%6.4%
1/8/2026-10.3%-7.8%2.2%
10/28/2025-7.2%-7.8%-0.6%
7/1/202521.1%18.0%-5.8%
4/7/2025-11.4%-8.7%-3.4%
1/8/20253.8%10.1%7.1%
10/23/202416.7%17.9%28.8%
7/8/2024-9.1%-6.4%-7.0%
4/5/20241.5%1.5%0.3%
1/5/20245.1%4.4%5.2%
10/25/2023-17.9%-15.3%-7.5%
6/29/202331.8%31.2%38.9%
4/10/202310.1%-2.7%-10.8%
1/6/2023-17.9%-14.1%-10.1%
10/27/202219.1%29.0%38.7%
7/11/2022-9.5%-10.0%-5.6%
4/6/2022-4.6%-4.5%-7.3%
1/7/2022-5.8%-13.1%-13.0%
10/26/2021-7.7%-9.0%-11.4%
7/9/20218.1%7.5%9.5%
4/6/2021-4.7%-3.9%3.1%
1/6/20211.4%2.4%9.3%
10/23/2020-9.1%-20.0%-0.7%
7/10/202015.5%21.9%28.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121112
# Negative131412
Median Positive9.1%10.5%8.2%
Median Negative-9.1%-8.2%-7.1%
Max Positive31.8%31.2%38.9%
Max Negative-17.9%-20.0%-13.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202604/07/202610-Q
11/30/202501/08/202610-Q
08/31/202510/28/202510-K
05/31/202507/02/202510-Q
02/28/202504/08/202510-Q
11/30/202401/10/202510-Q
08/31/202410/24/202410-K
05/31/202407/08/202410-Q
02/29/202404/05/202410-Q
11/30/202301/05/202410-Q
08/31/202310/25/202310-K
05/31/202306/29/202310-Q
02/28/202304/10/202310-Q
11/30/202201/06/202310-Q
08/31/202210/31/202210-K
05/31/202207/11/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202604/07/202610-Q
11/30/202501/08/202610-Q
08/31/202510/28/202510-K
05/31/202507/02/202510-Q
02/28/202504/08/202510-Q
11/30/202401/10/202510-Q
08/31/202410/24/202410-K
05/31/202407/08/202410-Q
02/29/202404/05/202410-Q
11/30/202301/05/202410-Q
08/31/202310/25/202310-K
05/31/202306/29/202310-Q
02/28/202304/10/202310-Q
11/30/202201/06/202310-Q
08/31/202210/31/202210-K
05/31/202207/11/202210-Q
02/28/202204/06/202210-Q
11/30/202101/07/202210-Q
08/31/202110/26/202110-K
05/31/202107/09/202110-Q
02/28/202104/06/202110-Q
11/30/202001/06/202110-Q
08/31/202010/28/202010-K
05/31/202007/10/202010-Q
02/29/202004/07/202010-Q
11/30/201901/08/202010-Q
08/31/201910/29/201910-K
05/31/201907/02/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/12/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 7/1/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Deliveries15,65015,75015,850-0.6% LoweredGuidance: 15,850 for 2026
2026 Revenue2.40 Bil2.45 Bil2.50 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 2.45 Bil for 2026
2026 Aggregate Gross Margin %13.8%14.0%14.2% -1.0%LoweredGuidance: 15.0% for 2026
2026 Operating Margin %6.5%6.65%6.8% -0.8%LoweredGuidance: 7.4% for 2026
2026 EPS33.083.15-5.4% LoweredGuidance: 3.25 for 2026
2026 Gross Capital Expenditures 380.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 380.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 4/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Deliveries15,35015,85016,350-16.6% LoweredGuidance: 19,000 for 2026
2026 Revenue2.40 Bil2.45 Bil2.50 Bil-16.9% LoweredGuidance: 2.95 Bil for 2026
2026 Aggregate Gross Margin %14.8%15.0%15.2% -1.2%LoweredGuidance: 16.25% for 2026
2026 Operating Margin %7.0%7.4%7.8% -1.8%LoweredGuidance: 9.25% for 2026
2026 EPS33.253.5-23.5% LoweredGuidance: 4.25 for 2026
2026 Gross Capital Expenditures 380.00 Mil 33.3% RaisedGuidance: 285.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Net Capital Expenditures 205.00 Mil    

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 1/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Deliveries17,50019,00020,5000 AffirmedGuidance: 19,000 for 2026
2026 Revenue2.70 Bil2.95 Bil3.20 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 2.95 Bil for 2026
2026 Aggregate Gross Margin %16.0%16.25%16.5% 0AffirmedGuidance: 16.25% for 2026
2026 Operating Margin %9.0%9.25%9.5% 0AffirmedGuidance: 9.25% for 2026
2026 EPS3.754.254.750 AffirmedGuidance: 4.25 for 2026
2026 Gross Capital Expenditures 285.00 Mil -10.9% LoweredGuidance: 320.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Deliveries17,50019,00020,500-15.6% LoweredGuidance: 22,500 for 2025
2026 Revenue2.70 Bil2.95 Bil3.20 Bil-9.2% LoweredGuidance: 3.25 Bil for 2025
2026 Aggregate Gross Margin %16.0%16.25%16.5% -1.8%LoweredGuidance: 18.0% for 2025
2026 Operating Margin %9.0%9.25%9.5% -1.6%LoweredGuidance: 10.8% for 2025
2026 EPS3.754.254.75   
2026 Gross Capital Expenditures 320.00 Mil -22.9% LoweredGuidance: 415.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Net Capital Expenditures 205.00 Mil -39.7% LoweredGuidance: 340.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/15/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Glenn, WilliamSVP & President, EuropeDirectSell715202648.154,000192,6041,171,273Form
2Krueger, William JSVP, COO, The AmericasDirectSell202202650.006,000300,0002,963,100Form
3Huffines, James R DirectBuy811202544.842,500112,108623,725Form
4Felton, Wanda F DirectSell711202554.313,652198,341162,931Form
5Fargo, Thomas B DirectSell710202554.973,727204,855117,680Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Glenn, WilliamSVP & President, EuropeDirectSell715202648.154,000192,6041,171,273Form
2Krueger, William JSVP, COO, The AmericasDirectSell202202650.006,000300,0002,963,100Form
3Huffines, James R DirectBuy811202544.842,500112,108623,725Form
4Felton, Wanda F DirectSell711202554.313,652198,341162,931Form
5Fargo, Thomas B DirectSell710202554.973,727204,855117,680Form
6Krueger, William JSVP, COO, The AmericasDirectSell702202548.004,000192,0001,570,272Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 17, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$42.2 Mil4.3%24New13F
Atlas FRM LLC$13.1 Mil0.9%41New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$42.2 Mil4.3%24New13F
Atlas FRM LLC$13.1 Mil0.9%41New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Broad Bay Capital Management, LP$42.2 Mil4.3%24New13F
Atlas FRM LLC$13.1 Mil0.9%41New13F

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