10 Best Railroad Stocks To Buy According To Billionaires

 7. The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX)

Number of Billionaire Investors: 11

Stake Value of Billionaire Holdings: $86,312,886

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) is a railcar manufacturer and service provider operating in North America, Europe, and South America. It has three business segments – Manufacturing, Maintenance Services, and Leasing & Management Services. GBX produces freight railcars, offers railcar repairs and parts, and manages a fleet of around 15,000 leased railcars. It ranks 7th on our list of the best railroad stocks to invest in.

On April 3, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) announced a dividend of $0.32 per share, a 7% increase from its last dividend of $0.30. This marks GBX’s 44th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend will be paid on May 13, to shareholders listed by April 22.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) reported net earnings of $52 million on $762 million in revenue. This includes a $6 million charge due to the closure of a European manufacturing facility, which impacted earnings but did not affect the overall strong performance. The company also performed well in its leasing business, with a fleet utilization rate of 98% and a gross margin of 18%, which is consistent with the company’s target range. During the quarter, Greenbrier secured 3,100 new orders worth nearly $400 million, bringing its railcar backlog to 20,400 units valued at about $2.6 billion.

According to Insider Monkey’s data, 11 billionaire investors were bullish on The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE:GBX) in Q4 2024.