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FSTR Stock Chart & Stats
$30.00
-$0.21(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$30.00
-$0.21(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.67 - $45.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.74K
Average Volume (3M)112.52K
Market Cap
$468.24M
Enterprise Value$514.35M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.99M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$82.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.1
Beta1.44
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.09
Shares Outstanding10,458,680
10 Day Avg. Volume102,573
30 Day Avg. Volume112,517
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.45
Price to Book (P/B)1.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.52
P/FCF Ratio11.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.50
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$556.55M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow (~$51M TTM) and robust free cash flow (~$35M, +77.6% growth) provide durable internal funding for capex, working capital swings, debt paydown and buybacks. Reliable cash conversion supports strategic reinvestment and cushions project seasonality over coming quarters.
Rail Segment OutperformanceHigh single-digit to double-digit growth in rail revenues and rapid adoption of engineered offerings (friction management) indicate structural strength in a specialized product/service mix. Durable demand from freight and transit infrastructure supports repeatable project and aftermarket revenue and higher-value service margins.
Improved Leverage And Disciplined Capital AllocationReduced net leverage and active share repurchases alongside moderate capex show disciplined capital priorities. Lower net debt and a material buyback authorization increase financial flexibility, enabling opportunistic returns to shareholders while maintaining investment for precast and engineered product growth.
Bears Say
Backlog And Order DeclineAn 11.7% backlog reduction and sub‑1.0 TTM book‑to‑bill (0.95) imply weaker near‑term revenue visibility in a project‑based business. Lower funded backlog increases execution and demand risk over the next several quarters, pressuring forecastability of margins and cash conversion.
Margin Pressure From Sales MixA shift toward lower‑margin distribution volumes compressed rail margins by 70bps. Structural mix risk—greater commodity distribution versus engineered products and services—can persistently limit operating margin expansion unless higher‑value product mix is sustained.
Infrastructure Backlog Hit And CancellationsA sizable YoY decline in Infrastructure backlog and a ~$19M cancellation highlight concentration and project volatility in steel/coatings. Such one‑off losses reduce near‑term revenue and exemplify cyclical project risk that weakens predictability for the Infrastructure segment over multiple quarters.
L. B. Foster Company News
FSTR FAQ
What was L. B. Foster Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
L. B. Foster Company lowest stock price was $21.67 and its highest was $45.81 in the past 12 months.
What is L. B. Foster Company’s market cap?
L. B. Foster Company’s market cap is $468.24M.
When is L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were L. B. Foster Company’s earnings last quarter?
L. B. Foster Company released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.215 by $0.355.
Is L. B. Foster Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts L. B. Foster Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does L. B. Foster Company pay dividends?
L. B. Foster Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on L. B. Foster Company dividends here
What is L. B. Foster Company’s EPS estimate?
L. B. Foster Company’s EPS estimate is 0.41.
How many shares outstanding does L. B. Foster Company have?
L. B. Foster Company has 10,458,680 shares outstanding.
What happened to L. B. Foster Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
L. B. Foster Company reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.215. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 19.218%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of L. B. Foster Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FSTR
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
L. B. Foster Company Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FSTR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 99.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.4M over
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
115.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
L. B. Foster Company
L.B. Foster Company is a global provider of specialized, engineered, and manufactured solutions tailored for building and infrastructure development. Its "Rail, Technologies, and Services" division supplies new and used rail to diverse clients, including passenger and short-line freight railroads, industrial enterprises, and rail construction contractors. This segment also delivers a comprehensive array of rail accessories, such as track spikes, anchors, bolts, angle bars, and tie plates. Furthermore, it offers specialized items like power rail, direct fixation fasteners, coverboards, and trackwork components, alongside the design and production of insulated rail joints and related parts. The division's portfolio extends to advanced solutions for friction management, railway condition monitoring, wheel impact detection, wayside data collection, and engineered concrete ties, complemented by ongoing aftermarket support. The "Precast Concrete Products" segment manufactures a variety of custom precast concrete items. These include sound barriers, burial vaults, bridge beams, box culverts, septic tanks, and other pre-stressed products designed for the transportation and broader infrastructure sectors. This segment also constructs prefabricated concrete buildings, used as public restrooms, concession kiosks, and protective storage units, primarily for national, state, and municipal parks. Meanwhile, the "Steel Products and Measurement" segment focuses on highway construction and repair, offering bridge decking, railings, fabricated structural steel, expansion joints, and bridge forms. Additionally, this division produces threaded pipe products essential for industrial water wells, irrigation systems, and the oil and gas industry. It also provides protective pipe coatings for energy pipelines and utility applications, as well as precise measurement systems specifically for the petroleum market. The company reaches its customers through both direct sales and an extensive network of agents. Established in 1902, L.B. Foster Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
FSTR Company Deck
FSTR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong top-line growth, substantial margin and EBITDA expansion, meaningful deleveraging and improved cash generation driven largely by a recovery in Rail and continued Precast momentum. Offsetting factors include declines in orders and backlog (notably in Infrastructure), some segment-specific softness in Steel Products and emerging freight/fuel cost pressures. Management reaffirmed guidance, highlighted commercial progress (especially Friction Management) and signaled continued focus on disciplined capital allocation.View all FSTR earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
18.40% Insiders
18.43% Mutual Funds
41.39% Other Institutional Investors
9.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
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