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$79.00 - $199.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)13.00
Market Cap
$2.57B
Enterprise Value$393.03M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$144.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
-3.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding32,791,280
10 Day Avg. Volume40
30 Day Avg. Volume13
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
$280.25Price Target Upside47.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Market ShareThe sharply larger backlog and strong quarterly order share improve forward revenue visibility and indicate better commercial traction in a cyclical market. Converting this backlog into deliveries should support production utilization and provide a foundation for growth through 2026 and into 2027–2028.
Aftermarket DiversificationGrowing aftermarket activity adds a recurring, higher-margin revenue stream linked to the installed railcar fleet rather than only new-build orders. The acquisition broadens parts and repair capabilities, helping diversify revenue and potentially reduce exposure to new-car demand cycles over time.
Cash Generation And LiquidityPositive operating and free cash flow gives FreightCar America internal funding for operations, restructuring and targeted growth while reducing reliance on external capital. The cash balance and debt reduction also improve financial flexibility as the company manages production expansion and cyclical demand.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThe steep decline in gross margin and adjusted EBITDA shows that current production volumes and fixed-cost absorption are not yet supporting durable profitability. Even if management expects recovery, sustained earnings improvement depends on executing the ramp and converting cost actions into realized margins.
Cyclical Industry DemandDemand remaining below long-term replacement needs indicates the railcar market is still in a cyclical trough, limiting the near-term volume opportunity for new builds. This structural industry shortfall can pressure factory utilization, pricing and revenue visibility even with stronger company-specific orders.
Delivery Timing RiskDelayed production and shipment timing can defer revenue recognition and weaken quarterly capacity utilization, making reported results more volatile. Although management attributes the shift partly to customer preferences and inventory considerations, execution must improve for backlog growth to translate into timely earnings.
Freightcar America News
RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $79.00 and its highest was $199.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Freightcar America’s market cap?
Freightcar America’s market cap is $2.57B.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.376 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.056 by -$0.319.
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 -3.25.
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 -$0.376 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.056. 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:
$280.25 (47.16% Upside)
$280.25 (47.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MX:RAIL Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-51.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
21.95%
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
$280.25
▲(47.16% Upside)