RAIL Stock Chart & Stats
$190.44
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$190.44
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$140.00 - $199.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$3.79B
Enterprise Value$393.03
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$144.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.17
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
2.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding32,791,280
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)-3.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio11.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$254.55Price Target Upside33.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)7.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Market ShareThe sharply expanded backlog provides meaningful delivery visibility into 2026 and beyond, while strong quarterly order share indicates improved competitive positioning. Converting this backlog into shipments can support production scale, revenue growth, and more consistent plant utilization over the next several quarters.
Aftermarket DiversificationGrowing aftermarket activity adds a recurring revenue stream linked to the installed railcar fleet and is described as higher-margin and less cyclical than new builds. The acquisition broadens capabilities, helping diversify earnings and reduce reliance on volatile railcar delivery cycles.
Cash Generation And LiquidityStrong quarterly cash generation, substantial cash on hand, and debt reduction improve financial flexibility during the production ramp. This liquidity can support maintenance investment, customer deliveries, and operational improvements while reducing balance-sheet pressure as the backlog converts.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThe sharp decline in gross and adjusted EBITDA margins shows that current production volumes and fixed-cost absorption are not yet supporting attractive profitability. Even if management expects recovery, sustained margin improvement remains necessary for backlog growth to translate into durable earnings.
Cyclical Industry DemandDemand remains below long-term fleet replacement requirements, keeping the broader railcar market in a cyclical trough. This structural shortfall can constrain new-build volumes, make customer orders uneven, and limit the pace at which FreightCar America can sustain production and revenue growth.
Delivery Timing And Weak RevenueLower deliveries and revenue indicate that execution and shipment timing are still limiting near-term operating leverage. Units moving into early 2027 defer revenue recognition and can prolong under-absorption of fixed costs, making the earnings recovery dependent on a successful second-half ramp.
Freightcar America News
RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $140.00 and its highest was $199.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Freightcar America’s market cap?
Freightcar America’s market cap is $3.79B.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 64 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.343 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.051 by -$0.291.
Is Freightcar America overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Freightcar America’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Freightcar America pay dividends?
Freightcar America does not currently pay dividends.
What is Freightcar America’s EPS estimate?
Freightcar America’s EPS estimate is 2.57.
How many shares outstanding does Freightcar America have?
Freightcar America has 32,791,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freightcar America’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freightcar America reported an EPS of -$0.343 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.051. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Freightcar America?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX:RAIL
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
Freightcar America Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$254.55 (33.67% Upside)
$254.55 (33.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:RAIL Sentiment 63%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.69%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.85%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Freightcar America
Operating through its subsidiaries, FreightCar America, Inc. specializes in the design, production, and sale of railcars and their associated components, primarily for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight across North America. The company's operations are organized into two main divisions: Manufacturing and Parts. Its diverse product offerings include a wide array of freight cars such as open-top and covered hoppers, gondolas, triple hoppers, and innovative hybrid aluminum/stainless steel railcars. They also manufacture specialized vehicles like ore hoppers, ballast hoppers, aggregate hoppers, intermodal flats, and non-intermodal flat cars. Further expanding its portfolio, FreightCar America provides coal cars, general bulk commodity cars, coil steel cars, boxcars, woodchip hoppers, aluminum vehicle carriers, and articulated bulk container railcars. In addition to manufacturing new railcars, the company engages in selling used railcars, offering leasing options, and performing railcar rebuilding and conversion services. It also supplies various forged, cast, and fabricated parts for railcar applications. FreightCar America's manufactured railcars are exported to international markets, including Latin America and the Middle East. Its primary customer base comprises financial institutions, major railroads, and various shipping companies. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and its corporate headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.
RAIL Company Deck
RAIL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive strategic and commercial picture despite near‑term operational and accounting headwinds. Highlights include exceptional order intake and market share gains, a large, diversified backlog, meaningful aftermarket growth and acquisitions, a 50% productivity improvement, $12M of expected annualized structural savings, strong cash generation (+43% free cash flow YoY), and an improved balance sheet following a significant warrant exercise. Lowlights center on near‑term timing of deliveries that reduced Q2 revenue and margins (gross margin fell from 15.0% to 5.5%), adjusted EBITDA compression (from $9.3M to $1.2M), a reported net loss driven by a $24.9M non‑cash warrant remeasurement, $2.2M of realignment costs, and an industry demand environment still below replacement levels. Management attributes many negatives to timing rather than loss of commercial traction and expects sequential improvement as the second‑half ramp and cost savings take hold.View all MX:RAIL earnings summariesRAIL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$254.55
▲(33.67% Upside)