TRN Trinity Industries, Inc. RAILROAD EQUIPMENT

Trinity Industries (TRN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$30.18
+0.03 (+0.10%) ▲
5d: -1.05% 30d: +15.5% 90d: +1.99%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (39%)
Quality Score
23/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$25.06 – $29.52
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
14.1x FAIR
vs 14.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$32.00
+6.0% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$28.01 / $32.27
Trend: Strong Downtrend
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$29.80
Based on -1.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$18.50
Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.8x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: TRN is currently trading at $30.18, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $25.06 to $29.52. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.1) is in line with its historical norms (14.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, TRN is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $28.01, while resistance sits at $32.27.

Market Sentiment: TRN scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range $25.06 - $29.52
Company Quality Score 23/100 (STRONG SELL)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 38.5%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $25.06 - $29.52
Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days) ±$1.56 (5.2%)
Support Level $28.01
Resistance Level $32.27
Current Trend Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of Nov 12, 2026

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Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • BEARISH: Price extended above range
  • BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (0/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($32.00)
  • WARNING: Composite score 23/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 14.14
Wall Street Target $32.00 (+6.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 17.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -39.8%
Profit Margin 15.4%
Valuation Discount vs History -1.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical 14.1 vs 14.8 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -1.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $29.73 (-2%)
2-Year Target $29.28 (-3%)
3-Year Target $28.84 (-4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 14→15) $30.20 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: -6.2%) $35.05 (+16%)
Base: (SPY PE: 14.1, Growth: -6.2%) $24.94 (-17%)
Bear: (PE: 12.0, Growth: -6.2%) $21.20 (-30%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 7.27 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.15
Bull Case $17.06 (-44%)
Analyst growth -48.6%, PE expands to 8.0
Base Case $15.51 (-49%)
Market implied -48.6%, PE stable at 7.3
Bear Case $20.50 (-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 6.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.1 to 14.8
Stabilization Target: $31.60 (+4.7%)
PE Expansion Potential: +4.7%
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (TRN)

Bullish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
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Last Tracked
Aug 12, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary: A bullish StockTwits message suggests that $TRN is significantly undervalued based on low-end guidance and market PE, implying potential upside for the stock. No recent news articles were available.
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