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RAIL Stock Chart & Stats
$7.94
-$0.68(-6.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.94
-$0.68(-6.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.27 - $14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume91.73K
Average Volume (3M)301.93K
Market Cap
$246.47M
Enterprise Value$376.04
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$52.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$145.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.4
Beta2.35
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.90
Shares Outstanding32,775,760
10 Day Avg. Volume257,772
30 Day Avg. Volume301,934
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside88.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$506.25M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftermarket Revenue ExpansionAn 86% YoY surge in aftermarket sales materially diversifies revenue away from cyclical new-builds. Durable aftermarket and retrofit work typically generates recurring, higher-visibility revenue and supports steadier cash flow and margin resilience over multiple quarters, reducing top-line volatility.
Productivity & Operational ImprovementsAbout a 50% productivity gain, four fully operational lines and TrueTrack visibility indicate lasting capacity and cost advantages. These structural efficiency improvements lower unit costs, shorten lead times, and increase scalable output without proportionate capex, supporting sustainable margins and execution ability.
Backlog And Cash LiquidityA ~$156M backlog (2,058 units) combined with $52.8M cash and restrained capex guidance provides multi-quarter revenue visibility and liquidity. This supports execution of retrofit and backlog-driven shipments, helps smooth near-term cash requirements and reduces immediate refinancing pressure while demand converts to revenue.
Bears Say
Weak Capital StructureNegative TTM equity (~-$65M) alongside sizable debt (~$146M) meaningfully limits financial flexibility. Negative equity complicates covenant math, heightens refinancing and creditor risks, and makes weathering cyclical downturns harder, representing a persistent structural constraint on strategic options.
Significant Revenue DeclineA ~33% YoY quarterly revenue drop and lower unit deliveries reduce fixed-cost absorption and strain margins and free cash flow. If new-build demand remains soft, sustained volume weakness could erode profitability and increase reliance on retrofit timing and aftermarket growth to stabilize results over coming quarters.
Volatile Adjusted Profitability & Execution RiskAdjusted EBITDA down ~50% and an adjusted net loss indicate earnings volatility despite reported GAAP gains driven by one‑offs. Profitability hinges on second‑half conversion of backlog and retrofit timing, so execution delays or margin pressure would quickly reverse recent improvements and stress cash generation durability.
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RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $7.27 and its highest was $14.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Freightcar America’s market cap?
Freightcar America’s market cap is $246.47M.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.033 by -$0.007.
Is Freightcar America overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Freightcar America’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Freightcar America pay dividends?
Freightcar America pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.09 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Freightcar America dividends here
What is Freightcar America’s EPS estimate?
Freightcar America’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Freightcar America have?
Freightcar America has 32,775,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freightcar America’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freightcar America reported an EPS of -$0.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.033. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.218%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Freightcar America?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RAIL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Freightcar America Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.00 (88.92% Upside)
$15.00 (88.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RAIL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 14.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.98%
Trailing 12-Months
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(88.92% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.38% Insiders
3.88% Mutual Funds
5.63% Other Institutional Investors
75.93% Public Companies and
Individual Investors