Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX)

Greenbrier's stock has gained 8.4% in the past six months but has underperformed the S&P 500. Year-to-date in 2024, the shares have drifted lower, with a return of -24.87%, and a 1-year total shareholder return of -24.36%, while long-term holders have seen an 86.81% total return over five years. Recent news includes Greenbrier reporting third-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations in July 2025 and declaring quarterly cash dividends of $0.32 per share in June and October 2025. The Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 financial results would be reported after market on October 28, 2025. The stock is considered undervalued with a fair value of $53.50 compared to a trading price of $45.94, with expectations of growth due to operational improvements and a $2.6 billion global railcar backlog.

The railcar manufacturing industry is cyclical. Greenbrier's $2.6 billion global railcar backlog provides revenue visibility and supports steady production. The leasing and management business has shown consistent growth with increasing lease renewal rates and limited equipment supply, contributing to stable revenue. The company's backlog and leasing operations help mitigate some of the cyclicality inherent in the industry.

Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX) is an international supplier of equipment and services for global freight transportation, operating in manufacturing, maintenance, and leasing. They design, manufacture, and market diverse railroad freight car equipment and specialize in sustainable conversions and marine vessels. Their services include freight railcar wheel services, maintenance, refurbishment, retrofitting, railcar management, regulatory compliance, and leasing services for a large fleet.

Greenbrier has an international presence, designing, building, and marketing freight railcars in North America, Europe, and Brazil. Manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Brazil and Turkey. They also have a railcar maintenance network across North America.

Greenbrier has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. They were recognized on the Portland Business Journal's "Corporate Philanthropy" and "Most Admired" lists, received the "Excellence in Training" award, and earned the "TTX Excellent Supplier" designation. The company launched its GBX Training Tank Car, highlighting its focus on safety technology, and its ESG framework is rooted in Safety, Quality, and Respect for People.

Greenbrier Companies' stock is primarily held by institutional shareholders, owning approximately 101.48% of the company, with insiders owning 12.87% and retail investors 0.00%. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, American Century Companies Inc, State Street Corp, Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares, First Trust Advisors LP, and First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance™ ETF. Jeffrey L. Et Al Gendell is the largest individual shareholder, owning 4.36% of the company. Recent insider trading activity shows more shares sold than bought in the past 6-9 months, but more shares bought than sold in the past 3 months.