Greenbrier's first quarter saw net earnings of $31 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, on revenue of $809 million. The company grew its lease fleet, received new railcar orders, and maintained a strong backlog. Management expressed confidence in achieving strategic targets and enhancing financial performance.
Lease fleet grew by 700 units to 14,100 units with 98% fleet utilization.
Received new railcar orders for 5,100 units valued at nearly $710 million.
New railcar backlog of 29,700 units with an estimated value of $3.8 billion was achieved.
Adjusted EBITDA was $93 million, representing 11.5% of revenue.
Greenbrier expects to deliver 22,500 – 25,000 units, achieve revenue of $3.4 – $3.7 billion, and have capital expenditures of approximately $165 million in Manufacturing and $15 million in Maintenance Services for fiscal year 2024.
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