Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (The) Common Stock (GBX)

Looking back on heavy transportation equipment stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) and its peers.

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) and the best and worst performers in the heavy transportation equipment industry.

Greenbrier Companies is well-positioned in an industry where demand outstrips supply. Margin and recurring revenue grow and provide clear visibility.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) and its peers.

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday following a volatile day of trading on Monday that led the indices to close on a mixed note.

The firm lowered its fiscal 2025 revenue forecast to $3.15 billion and $3.35 billion compared with $3.35 billion to $3.65 billion, as projected earlier.

Rail transportation company Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 11.7% year on year to $762.1 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.25 billion at the midpoint came in 9.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.56 per share was 12.4% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday after 2-days of the crash before closing last week. Futures were over 3% lower in premarket trading.

Rail transportation company Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX) will be reporting earnings tomorrow after the bell. Here’s what investors should know.

Greenbrier has had an impressive run over the past six months. While the S&P 500 has been flat, the stock has returned 7.7% and now trades at $53.45. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX) and the rest of the heavy transportation equipment stocks fared in Q4.

Looking back on heavy transportation equipment stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Trinity (NYSE:TRN) and its peers.

Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. Unfortunately, this role also comes with a demand profile tethered to the ebbs and flows of the broader economy, and investors seem to be forecasting a downturn - over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 6.2%. This drop was disheartening since the S&P 500 held steady.

Engine manufacturer Cummins (NYSE:CMI) will be reporting earnings tomorrow before market open. Here’s what to expect.

Specialty vehicles contractor Oshkosh (NYSE:OSK) will be reporting results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.

Construction equipment company Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) will be reporting results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what investors should know.

Semi trailers and liquid transportation container manufacturer Wabash (NYSE:WNC) will be reporting results tomorrow before the bell. Here’s what to look for.