The Greenbrier Companies (GBX) – PennyOmega.com Stock to Watch

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GBX, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

GBX is a leading supplier of transportation equipment and services to the railroad industry.

** On its first quarter fiscal 2012, GBX posted revenue of $398.2 million, double the $198.9 million realized in the same period the prior year, and net earnings attributable to GBX for the quarter were $14.5 million , or $.48 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million, or $.11 per share, in the prior year’s first quarter.

New railcar deliveries in the first quarter of 2012 were 3,300 units, compared to 1,050 units in the first quarter of 2011.

GBX’s new railcar manufacturing backlog as of November 30, 2011 was 13,300 units with an estimated value of $1.1 billion , compared to 8,100 units with an estimated value of $580 million as of November 30, 2010 .

According to its Business Outlook and based on its current business trends, GBX’s management anticipates that revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share will be significantly higher in fiscal 2012, compared to fiscal 2011

GBX builds new railroad freight cars in its three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico and marine barges at its U.S. facility. It also repairs and refurbishes freight cars and provides wheels and railcar parts at 38 locations across North America.

GBX builds new railroad freight cars and refurbishes freight cars for the European market through both its operations in Poland and various subcontractor facilities throughout Europe. GBX owns approximately 9,000 railcars, and performs management services for approximately 217,000 railcars.

More about GBX at www.gbrx.com

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