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Nov 30, 2022

Greenbrier Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Greenbrier reported mixed Q1 2023 results with a strong commercial performance offset by manufacturing margin pressures.

Key Takeaways

Greenbrier's Q1 results showed a net loss of $17 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, on revenue of $767 million. Adjusted net earnings were $1.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. The company secured new railcar orders for 5,600 units, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x. Manufacturing margins were impacted by higher costs and supply chain complications, while lease fleet utilization remained strong at 98%.

New railcar orders totaled 5,600 units, valued at $700 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x.

GAAP EPS was ($0.51), impacted by a $24 million non-cash impairment charge at the Portland manufacturing operation.

Adjusted EPS was $0.05, excluding the impairment charge.

Lease fleet utilization remained strong at 98%.

Total Revenue
$767M
Previous year: $551M
+39.2%
EPS
$0.05
Previous year: $0.32
-84.4%
Lease Fleet Utilization
98%
Gross Profit
$69.5M
Previous year: $47.6M
+46.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$263M
Previous year: $411M
-35.9%
Total Assets
$3.82B
Previous year: $3.47B
+10.0%

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Forward Guidance

Greenbrier expects deliveries of 22,000 – 24,000 units, including approximately 1,000 units in Greenbrier-Maxion (Brazil), revenue at $3.2 – $3.6 billion, and capital expenditures at approximately $240 million in Leasing & Management Services, $80 million in Manufacturing and $10 million in Maintenance Services for fiscal year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Deliveries of 22,000 – 24,000 units including approximately 1,000 units in Greenbrier-Maxion (Brazil)
  • Revenue at $3.2 – $3.6 billion

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