GBX The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 5.14%, reaching levels last seen in 2007 and raising borrowing costs across the economy. U.S. stocks fell early Thursday, according to the Associated Press, as surging Treasury yields and rebounding energy prices weighed on financial markets.

Greenbrier booked thousands of new railcar orders in its fiscal fourth quarter. The post Greenbrier racks up $600 million in new railcar orders appeared first on FreightWaves.

Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies.

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. recently announced that longtime CEO and President Lorie L. Tekorius will retire from her executive roles and board seat in January 2027, with veteran rail executive Brian J. Comstock set to assume the President and CEO positions. This planned handover, featuring an internal successor with more than four decades of railroad industry experience, signals an emphasis on continuity in Greenbrier’s commercial and operational leadership across the Americas and its...

Greenbrier Companies (GBX) is back in focus after announcing that long serving CEO and President Lorie Tekorius plans to retire in January 2027, with industry veteran Brian Comstock set to take over both roles. The leadership announcement comes after a weak stretch in Greenbrier Companies’ share price, with the stock down 14.1% over the past month and 9.6% year to date. The 1-year total shareholder return has declined 4.1%, while longer-term 3- and 5-year total shareholder returns are...

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The Greenbrier Companies will transition to new executive leadership in January, with Chief Executive and President Lorie Tekorius set to retire following the company’s 2027 annual shareholders meeting. Brian Comstock, Greenbrier’s executive vice president and president of The Americas, will immediately become president and CEO. The Lake Oswego, Ore.-based railcar manufacturer and freight-transportation services provider […] The post Greenbrier tabs new CEO in leadership succession appeared firs

Shares of rail transportation company Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX) fell 8% in the afternoon session after the company announced that CEO and President Lorie Tekorius will retire effective January 6, 2027, and named Brian Comstock as her successor.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Greenbrier. The stock has dropped 20.2% and now trades at $45.01, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Looking back on heavy transportation equipment stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX) and its peers.

After a strong run to the top of its range, this rail technology giant offers investors a large order book, but you'll pay a premium price just as some of its core businesses face challenges.

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