The Greenbrier Cos Inc (NYSE: GBX) has reported E.P.S. of $1.00 for its first fiscal quarter (ending November 30) versus $-0.51 for the same period a year ago. This performance was $0.27 better than the consensus estimate of $0.73. For the latest four quarters through November 30, E.P.S. were $3.48 compared to $0.60 a year ago — an increase of 480%.
Recent Price Action
The Greenbrier Cos Inc (NYSE: GBX) stock closed at $46.58 on 1/5/24 after a very large increase of 5.1%. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 425% of normal. The stock has risen 4.8% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
GBX’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a modest Value Builder.
Greenbrier has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing consistent signals. Greenbrier has a good Appreciation Score of 77 and a very high Power Rating of 92, and the Highest Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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