Trinity Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Trinity Industries announced strong Q4 and full year 2023 results, with Q4 revenue up 35% year over year to $798 million. The company reported EPS of $0.81 and adjusted EPS of $0.82 for the quarter. Lease fleet utilization remained high at 97.5%.
Quarterly total company revenues increased to $798 million, a 35% improvement year over year.
The company reported quarterly income from continuing operations per common diluted share (EPS) of $0.81 and adjusted EPS of $0.82.
Lease fleet utilization remained high at 97.5% with a Future Lease Rate Differential (FLRD) of positive 23.7% at quarter-end.
The company delivered 4,000 railcars and secured new railcar orders of 840 during the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Trinity Industries provided 2024 EPS guidance of $1.30 to $1.50, reflecting improving margins offset by lower railcar sales and a normalized tax provision.
Positive Outlook
- Industry deliveries of approximately 40,000 railcars
- Net investment in the lease fleet of $300 million to $400 million
- Manufacturing capital expenditures of $50 million to $60 million
- EPS of $1.30 to $1.50
- Improving margins in both segments
Challenges Ahead
- Excludes items outside of our core business operations
- Significantly lower planned railcar sales
- Higher elimination of profit from intercompany railcar sales
- A normalized tax provision as compared to 2023
- The Rail Products Group faced challenges in the fourth quarter with the border closure and related congestion impacting deliveries and margins in the segment.
Revenue & Expenses
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