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L. B. Foster Company (DE:LB1A)
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L. B. Foster Company (LB1A) Price & Analysis

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LB1A Stock Chart & Stats

€37.40
€0.60(1.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€37.40
€0.60(1.63%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improving Cash Generation And Lower LeverageStronger operating cash flow and substantially lower leverage improve financial resilience, reduce interest and refinancing risk, and give L.B. Foster greater flexibility to fund operations, investment, and shareholder returns through infrastructure cycles.
Year-to-Date Growth And Margin ExpansionSales growth combined with faster EBITDA expansion and broader gross-margin improvement suggests benefits from higher volumes, favorable mix, and manufacturing efficiency. If sustained, these factors can strengthen earnings quality across both operating segments.
Growth In Rail Technology PlatformsGrowth in specialized rail technologies and services can improve the business mix toward higher-value offerings and deepen customer relationships. These platforms also benefit from recurring rail maintenance and modernization needs beyond commodity product demand.
Bears Say
Volatile Profitability And Weak Trailing MarginUneven earnings and a very thin trailing net margin indicate that profitability remains sensitive to project timing, mix, and operating costs. This limits confidence that recent improvements represent a durable earnings base through a full infrastructure cycle.
Backlog And Infrastructure Demand WeaknessA shrinking backlog and sub-one book-to-bill ratio reduce forward revenue visibility, particularly in Infrastructure Solutions. The canceled Summit order and weaker order intake suggest that public, utility, and construction demand may not remain evenly supportive.
Project Lumpiness And Restructuring CostsOrder timing, canceled projects, higher SG&A, and exit charges create execution risk and can suppress margins even when annual guidance is maintained. Continued restructuring also consumes management attention and may delay consistent performance improvement.

L. B. Foster Company News

LB1A FAQ

What was L. B. Foster Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
L. B. Foster Company lowest stock price was €21.40 and its highest was €39.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is L. B. Foster Company’s market cap?
    L. B. Foster Company’s market cap is €334.84M.
      When is L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
      L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 68 days.
        How were L. B. Foster Company’s earnings last quarter?
        L. B. Foster Company released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported €0.251 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.351 by -€0.1.
          Is L. B. Foster Company overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts L. B. Foster Company’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does L. B. Foster Company pay dividends?
            L. B. Foster Company does not currently pay dividends.
            What is L. B. Foster Company’s EPS estimate?
            L. B. Foster Company’s EPS estimate is 0.52.
              How many shares outstanding does L. B. Foster Company have?
              L. B. Foster Company has 10,519,763 shares outstanding.
                What happened to L. B. Foster Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                L. B. Foster Company reported an EPS of €0.251 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.351. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.63%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of L. B. Foster Company?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LB1A
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                    L. B. Foster Company Stock Smart Score

                    Company Description

                    L. B. Foster Company

                    L.B. Foster Company is a global provider of specialized, engineered, and manufactured solutions tailored for building and infrastructure development. Its "Rail, Technologies, and Services" division supplies new and used rail to diverse clients, including passenger and short-line freight railroads, industrial enterprises, and rail construction contractors. This segment also delivers a comprehensive array of rail accessories, such as track spikes, anchors, bolts, angle bars, and tie plates. Furthermore, it offers specialized items like power rail, direct fixation fasteners, coverboards, and trackwork components, alongside the design and production of insulated rail joints and related parts. The division's portfolio extends to advanced solutions for friction management, railway condition monitoring, wheel impact detection, wayside data collection, and engineered concrete ties, complemented by ongoing aftermarket support. The "Precast Concrete Products" segment manufactures a variety of custom precast concrete items. These include sound barriers, burial vaults, bridge beams, box culverts, septic tanks, and other pre-stressed products designed for the transportation and broader infrastructure sectors. This segment also constructs prefabricated concrete buildings, used as public restrooms, concession kiosks, and protective storage units, primarily for national, state, and municipal parks. Meanwhile, the "Steel Products and Measurement" segment focuses on highway construction and repair, offering bridge decking, railings, fabricated structural steel, expansion joints, and bridge forms. Additionally, this division produces threaded pipe products essential for industrial water wells, irrigation systems, and the oil and gas industry. It also provides protective pipe coatings for energy pipelines and utility applications, as well as precise measurement systems specifically for the petroleum market. The company reaches its customers through both direct sales and an extensive network of agents. Established in 1902, L.B. Foster Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

                    L. B. Foster Company (LB1A) Earnings & Revenues

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                    LB1A Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call emphasized strong balance sheet improvement, exceptional Q2 cash generation, meaningful year-to-date revenue and EBITDA growth, and margin expansion, offset by short-term quarterly revenue softness, higher SG&A/incentive costs, exit-related charges, and lumpiness in backlog driven by a canceled large order and softer Precast activity. Overall, management maintained guidance, highlighted liquidity and buyback optionality, and pointed to solid demand in several growth platforms (Global Friction Management, TS&S, Precast) and a sizable multi-year U.K. order that supports near-term execution.View all DE:LB1A earnings summaries
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