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FSS Stock Chart & Stats
$120.65
-$2.60(-2.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$120.65
-$2.60(-2.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$101.19 - $134.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume56.45K
Average Volume (3M)445.30K
Market Cap
$6.89B
Enterprise Value$8.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$485.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.0
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.69
Shares Outstanding61,041,610
10 Day Avg. Volume502,315
30 Day Avg. Volume445,302
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.86
Price to Book (P/B)4.78
Price to Sales (P/S)3.03
P/FCF Ratio29.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda17.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$146.67Price Target Upside21.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)5.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin ExpansionFederal Signal has materially expanded both scale and profitability, showing that revenue growth is translating into stronger operating economics. Higher margins can support reinvestment, acquisitions, and resilience across its public-sector and industrial end markets over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationCash generation is closely tracking reported earnings and improving, giving Federal Signal internal funding for growth investments and shareholder distributions. This conversion also provides flexibility to manage working-capital needs, reduce borrowings, and sustain operations without relying heavily on external financing.
Aftermarket Revenue GrowthRapid aftermarket growth adds a recurring element to an equipment-led business because parts, consumables, rentals, and service support the installed base after initial sales. A larger aftermarket mix can improve revenue durability and reduce dependence on periodic fleet replacement decisions.
Bears Say
Backlog DeclineThe year-over-year backlog contraction reduces forward demand visibility relative to the prior period, even though the remaining balance is substantial. The planned reduction in third-party Labrie refuse backlog may lessen future volume and requires replacement demand from organic growth or other offerings.
SSG Margin CompressionLower Safety and Security Systems margins indicate that product and project mix can materially affect profitability. If dilutive system shipments persist, they could offset consolidated margin gains and make earnings quality less predictable until higher-margin products or favorable mix return.
End-Market Timing RiskTiming uncertainty in refuse deliveries and uneven municipal demand can shift revenue between periods and pressure near-term execution. Because municipalities and related customers influence important product lines, normalization or delayed orders could make growth and utilization less consistent over the next several quarters.
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FSS FAQ
What was Federal Signal Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Federal Signal Corp. lowest stock price was $101.19 and its highest was $134.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Federal Signal Corp.’s market cap?
Federal Signal Corp.’s market cap is $6.89B.
When is Federal Signal Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Federal Signal Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Federal Signal Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Federal Signal Corp. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.287 by $0.133.
Is Federal Signal Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Federal Signal Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Federal Signal Corp. pay dividends?
Federal Signal Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.52%. See more information on Federal Signal Corp. dividends here
What is Federal Signal Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Federal Signal Corp.’s EPS estimate is 1.32.
How many shares outstanding does Federal Signal Corp. have?
Federal Signal Corp. has 61,041,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to Federal Signal Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Federal Signal Corp. reported an EPS of $1.42 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.287. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.345%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Federal Signal Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FSS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Federal Signal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$146.67 (21.56% Upside)
$146.67 (21.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FSS Sentiment 71%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 180.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.35%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Federal Signal Corp.
Federal Signal Corporation, operating through its various subsidiaries, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of an extensive range of products and integrated solutions. The company serves a diverse client base, including municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial entities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and other global regions. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: the Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions Group offers a wide spectrum of specialized vehicles and equipment. This includes street cleaning machinery, non-destructive excavation vehicles, sewer cleaning apparatus, heavy-duty industrial vacuum loaders, and trucks designed for vacuum and hydro-excavation. It also provides equipment for road line marking, paint removal, and high-pressure waterblasting, alongside various truck bodies for hauling, trailers, and support machinery used in metal extraction. These products are marketed under numerous prominent brands such as Elgin, Vactor, Guzzler, TRUVAC, Westech, Jetstream, Mark Rite Lines, Ox Bodies, Crysteel, J-Craft, Duraclass, Rugby, Travis, OSW, NTE, WTB, Ground Force, Bucks, and Switch-N-Go. Furthermore, this segment delivers vehicles for waste collection and recycling, advanced camera systems, ice resurfacing equipment, snow-removal solutions, and certain safety and security systems. Beyond product sales, it provides comprehensive after-market services, including parts, maintenance and repair, equipment leasing, and specialized training programs. The Safety and Security Systems Group focuses on delivering systems and products crucial for public alerting, emergency service vehicles, communication interoperability for first responders, and industrial communication needs. Its portfolio features vehicle-mounted lightbars and sirens, industrial signaling devices, public warning infrastructure, general alarm mechanisms, and public address systems. These offerings are available under the Federal Signal, Federal Signal VAMA, and Victor brand names. Federal Signal distributes its products through a variety of channels, including wholesalers, distributors, independent manufacturer representatives, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), its direct sales teams, and independent international distributors. Established in 1901, Federal Signal Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
FSS Company Deck
FSS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong, broad-based operational and financial momentum: double-digit top-line growth, record adjusted EBITDA and EPS, substantial cash generation, successful early integration of acquisitions, and an upward revision to full-year guidance. Headwinds included a lower backlog year-over-year driven by a planned Labrie decline, mix-driven margin pressure in SSG, modest increases in corporate costs, and some timing/market uncertainty in refuse and select municipal product lines. Overall, the positive drivers (growth, margins, cash flow, and guidance lift) materially outweighed the noted challenges.View all FSS earnings summariesFSS Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
2.47% Insiders
42.43% Mutual Funds
4.62% Other Institutional Investors
22.51% Public Companies and
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