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Aug 31, 2024

Greenbrier Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Greenbrier reported strong Q4 2024 results driven by higher new railcar deliveries and continued strong performance in manufacturing and leasing segments.

Key Takeaways

Greenbrier reported Q4 net earnings of $62 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, on revenue of $1.1 billion. The company's gross margin was 18.2% in Q4. New railcar orders for the quarter were 4,400 units valued at $575 million and deliveries of 7,000 units.

Q4 net earnings were $62 million, or $1.92 per diluted share, on revenue of $1.1 billion.

Q4 EBITDA was $159 million, or 15.1% of revenue.

New railcar orders for 4,400 units valued at $575 million and deliveries of 7,000 units.

Q4 operating cash flow reached $192 million.

Total Revenue
$1.05B
Previous year: $1.02B
+3.5%
EPS
$1.92
Previous year: $0.92
+108.7%
Lease Fleet Utilization
98.5%
Previous year: 98%
+0.5%
New Railcar Orders
4.4K
Gross Profit
$191M
Previous year: $127M
+50.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$352M
Previous year: $282M
+24.9%
Free Cash Flow
$118M
Total Assets
$4.25B
Previous year: $3.98B
+6.9%

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Forward Guidance

Greenbrier is updating guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting deliveries between 22,500 and 25,000 units and revenue between $3.35B and $3.65B.

Positive Outlook

  • Maintaining margin profile
  • Stable new railcar backlog
  • Steadily growing recurring revenue from leasing business
  • Focus on generating sustainable results across a range of market conditions.
  • Leading market position

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertain macroeconomic backdrop
  • Potential economic downturn
  • Economic uncertainty
  • Disruptions in the supply of materials and components
  • Inflation, including rising energy prices, interest rates, wages and other escalators

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income