Q: What is Greenbrier (GBX) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Summary?
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Bullish Points:
1. Achieved a new high for full-year diluted earnings per share in fiscal year 2025, reflecting disciplined execution and operational efficiency.
2. Aggregate gross margin was nearly 19% for fiscal year 2025 and 19% in the fourth quarter, with a 90-basis-point sequential improvement.
3. Generated more than $265 million in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025, including nearly $98 million in the fourth quarter.
4. Return on invested capital reached nearly 11%, within the annual target range of 10%-14% for fiscal year 2025.
5. Delivered efficiency gains and healthy margins in fiscal year 2025, despite 2,000 fewer deliveries compared to fiscal year 2024.
6. Ended fiscal year 2025 with a backlog of 16,600 units valued at $2.2 billion, and annual orders exceeding 13,000 railcars.
7. The lease fleet grew about 10% to just over 17,000 units in fiscal year 2025; utilization was 98% for fiscal year 2025.
8. Recurring revenue for the last four quarters reached nearly $170 million, up almost 50% from $113 million a little over two years ago.
9. Closure of two additional facilities in Europe is underway, with annualized cost savings expected to reach $20 million and no reduction in European production capacity.
10. Ended the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 with over $800 million in liquidity, the highest level in ten quarters.
Bearish Points:
1. Freight trends and tariff dynamics are moderating new railcar demand, leading many fleet owners to extend acquisition timelines, indicating a softer demand environment.
2. Effective tax rate of 36.4% for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 was above both the prior quarter and the full-year rate of about 28% to 30%, creating near-term margin pressure.
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