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RAIL Stock Chart & Stats
$7.27
$0.04(0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$7.27
$0.04(0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.89 - $14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume84.23K
Average Volume (3M)241.85K
Market Cap
$194.12M
Enterprise Value$393.03M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$144.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.02
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding32,791,280
10 Day Avg. Volume162,785
30 Day Avg. Volume241,846
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 Cap2.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda30.54
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside106.33% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$445.13M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog And Market ShareBacklog growth and high quarterly order share provide unusually strong near-term visibility for a cyclical manufacturer. A 3,972-unit, $344 million backlog can support production scaling through 2026 and into 2027–2028, while market-share gains strengthen the platform for future orders.
Aftermarket ExpansionAftermarket revenue growth and the Southern Parts & Equipment acquisition broaden the business beyond new-car deliveries. Parts and repair activity tied to the installed base can add higher-margin, less-cyclical revenue, improving mix and resilience when replacement demand is weak.
Cash Generation And LiquidityPositive operating and free cash flow, $63 million of cash, and debt reduction improve liquidity for the planned ramp. The warrant exercise also converted a large liability to equity, lifting equity to $36.2 million and reducing a source of future earnings volatility.
Bears Say
Cyclical Industry DemandDemand remains in a cyclical trough, with industry deliveries below estimated replacement requirements. That environment can restrain new-build volumes, make customer orders uneven, and reduce plant utilization, limiting the durability of revenue recovery even as FreightCar America holds a stronger backlog.
Margin And Profitability VolatilitySharp margin compression and a return to reported losses show that earnings remain sensitive to production timing and fixed-cost absorption. Even with expected savings, weak current profitability could constrain internally funded investment and make results volatile during the delivery ramp.
Execution And Balance-sheet RiskThe delayed production ramp creates execution risk because converting backlog into revenue depends on timely manufacturing and shipments. Although equity recently turned positive, the history of negative capitalization and renewed losses indicates limited tolerance for further operational setbacks.
Freightcar America News
RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $5.89 and its highest was $14.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Freightcar America’s market cap?
Freightcar America’s market cap is $194.12M.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.003 by -$0.017.
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 1.97%. See more information on Freightcar America dividends here
What is Freightcar America’s EPS estimate?
Freightcar America’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
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 -$0.02 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.003. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.641%.
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?
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:
$15.00 (106.33% Upside)
$15.00 (106.33% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
RAIL Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 296.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.38%
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 RAIL earnings summariesRAIL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(106.33% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.38% Insiders
3.88% Mutual Funds
10.28% Other Institutional Investors
69.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors