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Aug 31, 2022

Greenbrier Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Greenbrier's Q4 2022 performance demonstrated the value of its diverse business activities, with strong operating performance amid economic volatility.

Key Takeaways

Greenbrier reported Q4 2022 results with earnings of $0.60 per diluted share on revenue of $950 million. The company generated nearly $180 million in operating cash flow and maintained a strong lease fleet utilization of 98%. They also issued fiscal 2023 guidance.

New railcar orders for 4,800 units valued at $620 million and deliveries of 5,800 units.

Diversified new railcar backlog as of August 31, 2022 was 29,500 units with an estimated value of $3.5 billion.

Ended the quarter with liquidity of $690 million, including $543 million in cash and $147 million of available borrowing capacity.

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier for the quarter were $20 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, on revenue of $950 million.

Total Revenue
$951M
Previous year: $599M
+58.7%
EPS
$0.6
Previous year: $0.98
-38.8%
Lease Fleet Utilization
98%
Gross Profit
$127M
Previous year: $98.1M
+29.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$543M
Previous year: $647M
-16.0%
Total Assets
$3.85B
Previous year: $3.39B
+13.6%

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Forward Guidance

Greenbrier expects deliveries of 22,000 – 24,000 units, 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
  • Capital expenditures at approximately $240 million in Leasing & Management Services
  • Capital expenditures at approximately $80 million in Manufacturing
  • Capital expenditures at approximately $10 million in Maintenance Services

Revenue & Expenses

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