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FSS Stock Chart & Stats
$114.24
-$0.55(-0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$114.24
-$0.55(-0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$101.19 - $134.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume56.02K
Average Volume (3M)620.31K
Market Cap
$7.03B
Enterprise Value$7.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$71.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$582.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.46
Shares Outstanding61,002,254
10 Day Avg. Volume770,877
30 Day Avg. Volume620,313
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.86
Price to Book (P/B)4.78
Price to Sales (P/S)3.03
P/FCF Ratio29.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.27
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$140.00Price Target Upside22.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)4.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Margin ExpansionFederal Signal has delivered multi-year top-line growth and meaningful margin expansion versus prior years. Higher operating profitability and improved net margins reflect scalable manufacturing and pricing execution in niche products, supporting durable earnings power and resilience through capital cycles.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationMaterial free cash flow growth and high cash conversion provide lasting financial flexibility to fund M&A, reinvest in capacity, pay dividends, and reduce debt. Consistent FCF underpins sustainable capital allocation even if revenue growth moderates in future quarters.
Niche Market Leadership & Recurring AftermarketTop share in specialty vehicle niches and a growing installed base create repeatable aftermarket parts and service revenue. This structural aftermarket stream and vertical integration initiatives (parts production) enhance margin durability and customer lock-in over multiple years.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Versus 2024Leverage has increased materially year-over-year, reducing financial flexibility and raising exposure to higher interest costs. Elevated debt limits the firm's ability to absorb cyclical downturns, pursue large acquisitions, or accelerate buybacks without prioritizing deleveraging.
Backlog And Order FragilityA year-over-year backlog decline and flat organic orders (excluding acquisitions) signal that headline growth depends partly on M&A and one-off order shifts. Reduced near-term backlog visibility increases revenue volatility and makes organic growth less certain over the next several quarters.
Input Cost And Operating Expense PressuresRising corporate costs, higher interest and amortization, and potential raw-material inflation (steel, freight) can compress margins if pricing or productivity gains lag. These structural cost pressures reduce margin upside and require sustained operational discipline to preserve profitability.
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FSS FAQ
What was Federal Signal’s price range in the past 12 months?
Federal Signal lowest stock price was $101.19 and its highest was $134.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Federal Signal’s market cap?
Federal Signal’s market cap is $7.03B.
When is Federal Signal’s upcoming earnings report date?
Federal Signal’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Federal Signal’s earnings last quarter?
Federal Signal released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.884 by $0.296.
Is Federal Signal overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Federal Signal’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Federal Signal pay dividends?
Federal Signal pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.49%. See more information on Federal Signal dividends here
What is Federal Signal’s EPS estimate?
Federal Signal’s EPS estimate is 1.29.
How many shares outstanding does Federal Signal have?
Federal Signal has 61,002,254 shares outstanding.
What happened to Federal Signal’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Federal Signal reported an EPS of $1.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.884. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.716%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Federal Signal?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FSS
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$140.00 (22.55% Upside)
$140.00 (22.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FSS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 302.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 10.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
30.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Federal Signal
Federal Signal Corporation, operating through its various subsidiaries, specializes in the development, production, and distribution of an extensive range of products and integrated solutions. The company serves a diverse client base, including municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial entities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and other global regions. Its operations are structured into two primary divisions: the Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions Group offers a wide spectrum of specialized vehicles and equipment. This includes street cleaning machinery, non-destructive excavation vehicles, sewer cleaning apparatus, heavy-duty industrial vacuum loaders, and trucks designed for vacuum and hydro-excavation. It also provides equipment for road line marking, paint removal, and high-pressure waterblasting, alongside various truck bodies for hauling, trailers, and support machinery used in metal extraction. These products are marketed under numerous prominent brands such as Elgin, Vactor, Guzzler, TRUVAC, Westech, Jetstream, Mark Rite Lines, Ox Bodies, Crysteel, J-Craft, Duraclass, Rugby, Travis, OSW, NTE, WTB, Ground Force, Bucks, and Switch-N-Go. Furthermore, this segment delivers vehicles for waste collection and recycling, advanced camera systems, ice resurfacing equipment, snow-removal solutions, and certain safety and security systems. Beyond product sales, it provides comprehensive after-market services, including parts, maintenance and repair, equipment leasing, and specialized training programs. The Safety and Security Systems Group focuses on delivering systems and products crucial for public alerting, emergency service vehicles, communication interoperability for first responders, and industrial communication needs. Its portfolio features vehicle-mounted lightbars and sirens, industrial signaling devices, public warning infrastructure, general alarm mechanisms, and public address systems. These offerings are available under the Federal Signal, Federal Signal VAMA, and Victor brand names. Federal Signal distributes its products through a variety of channels, including wholesalers, distributors, independent manufacturer representatives, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), its direct sales teams, and independent international distributors. Established in 1901, Federal Signal Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
FSS Company Deck
FSS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance with substantial revenue, profit, margin, and cash flow improvements driven by both organic execution and recent acquisitions. Management raised full-year guidance and increased SSG margin targets, reflecting confidence in sustained margin expansion and M&A-driven growth. Notable headwinds include a ~$20M decline in international export orders, a year-over-year backlog decline (~6%) driven in part by discontinued third‑party backlog, higher corporate and financing-related costs, and possible future input-cost pressure (steel, freight). Overall, the positive metrics, upgraded guidance, robust cash generation, and strategic margin initiatives materially outweigh the identified challenges.View all FSS earnings summariesFSS Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$140.00
▲(22.55% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.50% Insiders
42.46% Mutual Funds
4.19% Other Institutional Investors
22.70% Public Companies and
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