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Nov 30, 2024

Greenbrier Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Greenbrier reported strong results in Q1 2025, with diluted EPS of $1.72 and an aggregate gross margin of 19.8%. The company affirmed its FY 2025 guidance and renewed its $100 million share repurchase authorization.

Key Takeaways

Greenbrier achieved impressive results in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, delivering exceptional bottom-line performance and ROIC within their long-term range. The ongoing expansion of the lease fleet and resulting recurring revenue is encouraging. The company is affirming its full-year guidance and expects demand to increase as 2025 progresses.

Net earnings of $55 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, on revenue of $876 million.

EBITDA of $145 million, or 16.6% of revenue, was generated.

Operating margin reached $112 million, or 12.8% of revenue.

Lease fleet grew by 1,200 units to 16,700 units with high lease fleet utilization of nearly 99%.

Total Revenue
$876M
Previous year: $809M
+8.3%
EPS
$1.72
Previous year: $0.96
+79.2%
Lease Fleet Utilization
98.6%
New Railcar Orders
3.8K
Gross Profit
$174M
Previous year: $121M
+43.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$300M
Previous year: $307M
-2.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$119M
Previous year: -$112M
+6.2%
Total Assets
$4.29B
Previous year: $4.01B
+6.8%

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Forward Guidance

Greenbrier is affirming its Operating Metric guidance and updating Capital Expenditure guidance for fiscal 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Deliveries between 22,500 - 25,000 units.
  • Revenue between $3.35B - $3.65B.
  • Aggregate Gross Margin % between 16.0% - 16.5%.
  • Operating Margin % between 9.2% - 9.7%.
  • Equipment Sales Proceeds of $60M.

Challenges Ahead

  • Manufacturing Capital Expenditures of $120M.
  • Leasing & Fleet Management Capital Expenditures of $360M.
  • Gross Capital Expenditures of $480M.
  • Net Capital Expenditures of $420M.