Friedman Industries (FRD) Price & Analysis

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FRD Stock Chart & Stats

$19.40

-$0.11(-0.72%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

$19.40

-$0.11(-0.72%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range$12.24 - $24.37

Previous CloseN/A

Volume493.00

Average Volume (3M)22.76K

Market Cap

$123.75M

Enterprise Value$217.88M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.00M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)$97.13M

Price to Earnings (P/E)11.7

Beta0.70

Next Earnings

Jun 17, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.75%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.43

Shares Outstanding7,112,182

10 Day Avg. Volume15,212

30 Day Avg. Volume22,764

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.27

Price to Book (P/B)0.78

Price to Sales (P/S)0.23

P/FCF Ratio-10.99

Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.76

Enterprise Value/Revenue0.37

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.36

Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.31

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance SheetVery low TTM leverage and a sizable equity base give Friedman durable financial flexibility to fund operations, withstand cyclical downturns, and execute strategic projects. This balance-sheet conservatism reduces refinancing risk and supports capital allocation optionality over the next 2–6 months.

Sinton Expansion Adds Fabrication CapabilityAdding laser cut-to-length and mill-adjacent fabrication creates a structural shift toward higher value-added services. This strengthens customer ties, improves supply-chain efficiency and can sustainably enhance mix and margins if executed, supporting long-term competitive positioning.

Recent Revenue ReboundA meaningful TTM revenue rebound indicates regained demand or market share, improving fixed-cost absorption and utilization. Sustained top-line momentum can underpin margin recovery and strengthen cash conversion potential if cost structure and mix are managed over the medium term.

Bears Say

Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flows materially constrain internal funding for capex, working capital and the Sinton expansion. Persistent cash burn increases reliance on liquidity or external financing, limiting strategic flexibility and raising execution risk over coming quarters.

Compressed Margins And Earnings VolatilityThin gross and net margins reduce the buffer versus raw-material cost swings and price competition. Coupled with historical volatility, this compresses retained earnings and makes consistent reinvestment, dividend support, and margin-led growth more challenging across business cycles.

Cyclical Steel ExposureStructural exposure to steel market cycles and end-market demand (construction, industrial) drives revenue and working-capital swings. This cyclicality undermines predictability of cash flow and margins, heightening execution risk for strategic investments during downturns.

Friedman Industries News

Friedman Industries plans to expand Sinton, Texas facility

Friedman Industries (FRD) announced plans to expand its facility located on Steel Dynamics’ (STLD) campus in Sinton, Texas....

6d ago

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Friedman Industries Expands Sinton Facility for Advanced Fabrication

Friedman Industries ( ($FRD) ) has shared an announcement. On March 17, 2026, Friedman Industries announced plans to...

6d ago

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Friedman Industries Enhances Credit Agreement with Sixth Amendment

An announcement from Friedman Industries ( ($FRD) ) is now available. On December 9, 2025, Friedman Industries entered...

3M ago

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Friedman Industries Reports Record Sales and Earnings Growth

Friedman Industries, Incorporated ( ($FRD) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

4M ago

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Friedman Industries Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting

Friedman Industries ( ($FRD) ) just unveiled an update. On September 18, 2025, Friedman Industries held its Annual...

6M ago

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Friedman Industries Expands with Century Metals Acquisition

An update from Friedman Industries ( ($FRD) ) is now available. On August 29, 2025, Friedman Industries entered...

7M ago

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Friedman Industries expands with acquisition of Century Metals, Supplies

Friedman Industries (FRD) announced that it has acquired Century Metals and Supplies based in Miami, Florida. The acquisition...

7M ago

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Friedman Industries Reports Strong Q2 2025 Earnings

Friedman Industries, Incorporated ( ($FRD) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

7M ago

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Friedman Industries Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Friedman Industries ( ($FRD) ) has provided an announcement. On July 14, 2025, Friedman Industries announced the appointment...

8M ago

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Friedman Industries appoints Chhibbar as Chief Operating Officer

Friedman Industries (FRD) announces the appointment of Gaurav Chhibbar as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer, COO, effective...

8M ago

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Friedman Industries joins Russell 2000, Russell 3000 Indexes

Friedman Industries (FRD) has been added as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000 Index as part of...

9M ago

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Friedman Industries Reports Steady Earnings Amid Market Challenges

Friedman Industries, Incorporated ( ($FRD) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

9M ago

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Friedman Industries Amends Credit Agreement with JPMorgan

Friedman Industries ( ($FRD) ) just unveiled an update. On May 6, 2025, Friedman Industries, Incorporated amended its...

11M ago

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Friedman Industries announces transfer to Nasdaq

Friedman Industries (FRD) announced it will transfer its common stock listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market and...

12M ago

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FRD FAQ

What was Friedman Industries’s price range in the past 12 months?

Friedman Industries lowest stock price was $12.24 and its highest was $24.37 in the past 12 months.

What is Friedman Industries’s market cap?

Friedman Industries’s market cap is $123.75M.

When is Friedman Industries’s upcoming earnings report date?

Friedman Industries’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 86 days.

How were Friedman Industries’s earnings last quarter?

Friedman Industries released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported $0.429 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.429.

Is Friedman Industries overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Friedman Industries’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Friedman Industries pay dividends?

Friedman Industries pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.75%. See more information on Friedman Industries dividends here

What is Friedman Industries’s EPS estimate?

Friedman Industries’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Friedman Industries have?

Friedman Industries has 7,112,182 shares outstanding.

What happened to Friedman Industries’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Friedman Industries reported an EPS of $0.429 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.899%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Friedman Industries?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FRD

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Friedman Industries Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

11.34%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

48.33%

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Company Description

Friedman Industries

Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in steel processing, pipe manufacturing and processing, and the steel and pipe distribution businesses the United States. It operates in two segments, Coil and Tubular. The Coil segment is involved in the conversion of steel coils into flat sheet and plate steel cut to customer specifications and reselling steel coils. This segment also processes customer-owned coils on a fee basis. The company sells coil products and processing services to approximately 230 customers located primarily in the midwestern, southwestern and southeastern regions of the United States. Its principal customers for these products and services are steel distributors and customers manufacturing steel products, such as steel buildings, railroad cars, barges, tanks and containers, trailers, component parts and other fabricated steel products. The Tubular segment manufactures line and oil country pipes, as well as pipes for structural applications. This segment sells its tubular products principally to steel and pipe distributors through its own sales force. Friedman Industries, Incorporated was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Longview, Texas.