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FSS Stock Chart & Stats
$118.89
-$2.60(-2.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$118.89
-$2.60(-2.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$101.19 - $134.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume56.45K
Average Volume (3M)604.30K
Market Cap
$7.60B
Enterprise Value$8.33K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$485.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.6
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.69
Shares Outstanding61,002,254
10 Day Avg. Volume467,388
30 Day Avg. Volume604,296
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$140.00Price Target Upside17.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Aftermarket RevenueA roughly 25% aftermarket share with 24% YoY growth builds durable, higher‑margin recurring revenue from parts, service, rentals and used-equipment. That installed-base leverage cushions new-equipment cyclicality and supports steady cash flow and margin resilience over multiple cycles.
Strong Cash Generation And MarginsRobust TTM FCF and materially improved operating/net margins indicate the business converts profits into cash reliably. That cash capacity enables debt paydown, disciplined capex, dividends and M&A funding, improving financial flexibility and long-term investment optionality.
M&A Driving Scale And SynergiesRecent acquisitions have meaningfully added revenue and aftermarket opportunity while synergies are tracking ahead of plan. Successful integration expands product breadth, parts base and cross-sell potential, supporting sustainable low-double-digit growth through inorganic and organic levers.
Bears Say
Backlog Decline And Elevated Lead TimesAn ~$80M YoY backlog decline reduces revenue visibility and may signal near-term demand or mix shifts; management tied much of the drop to a planned third-party decline. Elevated lead times for some products also risk fulfillment delays, margin pressure, and uneven quarterly delivery patterns.
Margin Compression In Safety & Security GroupSSG margin deterioration driven by mix and relatively dilutive shipments implies product mix risk. If system shipments or lower-margin project mix persist, it can exert pressure on consolidated margins and require continued cost or pricing actions to restore prior profitability levels.
Uneven Top-line Growth And Public‑funding CyclicalityRevenue has been lumpy with a near-flat 2025 and variable cash conversion historically. Heavy municipal and refuse exposure ties demand to government budgets and capital cycles, creating structural volatility that can limit consistent organic growth despite aftermarket and M&A initiatives.
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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 $7.60B.
When is Federal Signal’s upcoming earnings report date?
Federal Signal’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Federal Signal’s earnings last quarter?
Federal Signal released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.287 by $0.133.
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 0.46%. See more information on Federal Signal dividends here
What is Federal Signal’s EPS estimate?
Federal Signal’s EPS estimate is 1.3.
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 $1.42 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.287. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.345%.
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
Federal Signal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$140.00 (17.76% Upside)
$140.00 (17.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FSS Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 302.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 20.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.35%
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong, broad-based operational and financial momentum: double-digit top-line growth, record adjusted EBITDA and EPS, substantial cash generation, successful early integration of acquisitions, and an upward revision to full-year guidance. Headwinds included a lower backlog year-over-year driven by a planned Labrie decline, mix-driven margin pressure in SSG, modest increases in corporate costs, and some timing/market uncertainty in refuse and select municipal product lines. Overall, the positive drivers (growth, margins, cash flow, and guidance lift) materially outweighed the noted challenges.View all FSS earnings summariesFSS Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$140.00
▲(17.76% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.50% Insiders
42.46% Mutual Funds
8.17% Other Institutional Investors
18.76% Public Companies and
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