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GBX (Greenbrier) Retained Earnings : $1,123 Mil (As of Feb. 2025)


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What is Greenbrier Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Greenbrier's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was $1,123 Mil.

Greenbrier's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2024 ($1,035 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($1,081 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2024 ($1,081 Mil) to Feb. 2025 ($1,123 Mil).

Greenbrier's annual retained earnings declined from Aug. 2022 ($898 Mil) to Aug. 2023 ($898 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2023 ($898 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($1,035 Mil).


Greenbrier Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Greenbrier's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Greenbrier Retained Earnings Chart

Greenbrier Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 885.46 881.70 897.70 897.50 1,035.00

Greenbrier Quarterly Data
May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 942.70 966.90 1,035.00 1,080.50 1,122.70

Greenbrier Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.


Greenbrier  (NYSE:GBX) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


Greenbrier Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
One Centerpoint Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR, USA, 97035
Greenbrier Companies Inc designs, manufactures, and markets railroad freight car equipment in North America and Europe, marine barges in North America and provides wheel services, railcar refurbishment, and parts, leasing and other services to the railroad. Its segments include Manufacturing, Maintenance Services and Leasing & Management Services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
Executives
William J. Krueger officer: President, GMO THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC., ONE CENTERPOINTE DR., #200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Brian J Comstock officer: EVP, Sales and Marketing 19262 S REDLAND ROAD, OREGON CITY OR 97045
Ricardo Galvan officer: SVP, GRS ONE CENTERPOINTE DR., SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Martin Raymond Baker officer: SVP, GC & Compliance Officer ONE CENTERPOINTE DRIVE, SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Laurie R Dornan officer: SVP, Chief HR Officer ONE CENTERPOINTE DR., SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Lorie Tekorius officer: President and COO ONE CENTERPOINTE DRIVE, SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
William Glenn officer: Vice President ONE CENTERPOINTE DRIVE SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Wanda F Felton director 601 N FAIRFAX STREET, #411, ALEXANDRIA VA 22314
Patrick J Ottensmeyer director PO BOX 219335, KANSAS CITY MO 64121
Charles J Swindells director ONE CENTERPOINTE DR., SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Matthew Joseph Meyer officer: SVP, Finance & CAO 47912 HALYARD ROAD, SUITE 100, PLYMOUTH MI 48170
William A Furman officer: Chairman & CEO ONE CENTERPOINTE DR, SUITE 200, LAKE OSWEGO OR 97035
Antonio O Garza director 500 W. ILLINOIS, SUITE 100, MIDLAND TX 79701
Donald A Washburn director 222 SW HARRISON STREET, APT 23C, PORTLAND OR 97201
James R Huffines director C/O PLAINSCAPITAL CORPORATION, 2323 VICTORY AVENUE. SUITE 1400, DALLAS TX 75219