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L. B. Foster Company (FSTR)
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L. B. Foster Company (FSTR) Price & Analysis

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FSTR Stock Chart & Stats

$42.40
-$0.09(-0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$42.40
-$0.09(-0.21%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Recent Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow have materially improved versus the prior down-cycle, with Q2 OCF the strongest since 2017 and TTM free cash flow near $48M. Durable cash generation supports capital spending, debt paydown, buybacks and working capital needs, improving financial flexibility over the next several quarters even if revenue remains lumpy.
Material Leverage Reduction And LiquidityLeverage has come down meaningfully from 2022 peaks, leaving the company with a conservative capital structure and capacity to fund operations or opportunistic capital allocation. Lower gross leverage and available buyback capacity enhance resilience to cyclical demand swings and support multi-quarter execution and reinvestment plans.
Strength In Growth Platforms And Improving BacklogHigher-growth, engineered offerings and meaningful project wins (including a multi-year UK order) diversify revenue mix toward higher-value services. Sequential backlog gains and management's 80% conversion target provide durable near-term revenue visibility and reduce reliance on commodity product cycles across the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Earnings And Margin VolatilityReported profitability has been inconsistent, with an unusually low TTM net margin and past years showing wide swings. Such volatility undermines predictability of cash conversion and investment returns, complicating multi-quarter budgeting and making sustainable margin expansion difficult without consistent demand and execution.
Backlog And Book-to-bill WeaknessYear-over-year backlog declines and a book-to-bill below 1 signal that new orders have not fully replaced shipments, reducing revenue visibility beyond the near term. Infrastructure backlog weakness (including a canceled order) raises the risk that anticipated H2 conversion and growth may underperform if bidding or project starts cool.
Project Timing And Execution Risk (lumpiness)A project-driven model with material order timing variability and occasional cancellations produces quarter-to-quarter swings in revenue and margins. This lumpiness creates execution risk for staffing, working capital and manufacturing plans, and can depress near-term profitability even when backlog or bids appear healthy.

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FSTR FAQ

What was L. B. Foster Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
L. B. Foster Company lowest stock price was $22.32 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 $399.12M.
      When is L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
      L. B. Foster Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 88 days.
        How were L. B. Foster Company’s earnings last quarter?
        L. B. Foster Company released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.405 by -$0.115.
          Is L. B. Foster Company overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts L. B. Foster Company’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 0.6.
                How many shares outstanding does L. B. Foster Company have?
                L. B. Foster Company has 10,519,763 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 $0.29 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.405. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.095%.
                    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

                      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.

                      L. B. Foster Company (FSTR) Earnings & Revenues

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                      FSTR Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                      The call emphasized strong balance sheet improvement, exceptional Q2 cash generation, meaningful year-to-date revenue and EBITDA growth, and margin expansion, offset by short-term quarterly revenue softness, higher SG&A/incentive costs, exit-related charges, and lumpiness in backlog driven by a canceled large order and softer Precast activity. Overall, management maintained guidance, highlighted liquidity and buyback optionality, and pointed to solid demand in several growth platforms (Global Friction Management, TS&S, Precast) and a sizable multi-year U.K. order that supports near-term execution.View all FSTR earnings summaries
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