The Greenbrier Companies, trading on the NYSE under the symbol GBX, is a key player in the global freight transportation market. Headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Greenbrier designs, builds, and markets freight railcars across North America, Europe, and Brazil. The company also provides wheel services, parts, maintenance, and retrofitting services, making it a comprehensive service provider in the railcar industry.
On October 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Greenbrier is set to release its quarterly earnings. Analysts expect the earnings per share to be $1.18, with projected revenue of approximately $764.1 million. This release will provide insights into the company's financial health and performance in the freight transportation sector.
Greenbrier has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share, payable on December 3, 2025, to stockholders recorded as of November 12, 2025. This marks the 46th consecutive quarterly dividend, highlighting the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The dividend announcement comes as the company maintains a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.23, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to its earnings.
The company's financial metrics reveal a strong position in the market. With a price-to-sales ratio of 0.40, the market values Greenbrier's sales at 40 cents for every dollar of sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 0.84, reflecting the company's total valuation relative to its sales. Additionally, the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is 8.26, showing the company's ability to cover its enterprise value with operating cash flow.
Greenbrier's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.23, indicating a moderate level of debt compared to its equity. The current ratio of 1.61 suggests that the company has a good level of liquidity to cover its short-term liabilities. These financial metrics, combined with an earnings yield of 16.06%, demonstrate Greenbrier's solid financial foundation and potential for continued growth in the freight transportation industry.
