Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) Reaches New 1-Year Low Following Weak Earnings

Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (The) (NYSE:GBX) shares reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as low as $36.46 and last traded at $36.8660, with a volume of 39,686 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $38.30.

The transportation company reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.80 by ($0.41). The firm had revenue of $591.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $605.10 million. Greenbrier Companies had a net margin of 4.07% and a return on equity of 6.49%. The company’s revenue was down 22.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.26 EPS.

Greenbrier Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 2nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.34 per share. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 9th. Greenbrier Companies’s payout ratio is presently 40.36%.

Key Stories Impacting Greenbrier Companies

Here are the key news stories impacting Greenbrier Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.8 billion to $3.2 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.75 to $3.75, supported by expansion in its leasing business. Greenbrier fiscal 2027 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Recurring revenue increased 55% to $175 million in fiscal 2026, while fourth-quarter railcar orders reached approximately $600 million across 3,400 units, suggesting potential improvement in future demand and earnings visibility. Greenbrier long-term investor takeaways
• Positive Sentiment: Greenbrier maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.34 per share, equivalent to a $1.36 annualized payout and an approximately 3.6% yield. The dividend may provide support for income-oriented investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company elected Emanuel Pearlman as a Class III director. The appointment could strengthen board oversight, although no immediate financial impact was announced. Greenbrier board appointment
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter results missed expectations: reported EPS of roughly $0.39 versus an $0.80 consensus estimate, while revenue of $591 million came in below forecasts and fell 22.2% year over year. Profitability also deteriorated sharply from the prior year. Greenbrier fourth-quarter earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Operating profit, net income, and cash generation declined, while total liabilities rose to approximately $2.71 billion. Continued industry headwinds and the earnings miss remain the main reasons GBX shares have faced pressure despite the stronger order pipeline.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on GBX shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded Greenbrier Companies from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Susquehanna downgraded Greenbrier Companies from a “positive” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $52.00 price target for the company. in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Greenbrier Companies from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $45.00.

Institutional Trading of Greenbrier Companies

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of GBX. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in Greenbrier Companies by 63.0% in the third quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,185 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 458 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Greenbrier Companies during the second quarter worth about $50,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in Greenbrier Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $62,000. State of Wyoming bought a new position in Greenbrier Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $144,000. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC bought a new position in Greenbrier Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $216,000. 95.59% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Greenbrier Companies Trading Down 2.9%

The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $42.09 and its 200 day moving average price is $48.47. The company has a market capitalization of $1.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.06 and a beta of 1.45.

About Greenbrier Companies

Greenbrier Companies, Inc is a transportation equipment company that designs, manufactures and supplies freight railcars and related services. Its products include covered hopper cars, tank cars, gondolas, boxcars, intermodal equipment and railcars used to transport automobiles and other specialized cargo.

The company also provides railcar leasing and management services, maintenance, refurbishment, wheel services and parts. Through its manufacturing and service operations, Greenbrier supports railroads, leasing companies, shippers and other participants in the North American freight transportation industry.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Greenbrier has expanded its operations beyond the United States, with manufacturing and service activities serving customers in North America and international markets.