The earnings call presented a mixed picture with significant growth in infrastructure sales, backlog, and orders, while also highlighting challenges in the Rail segment and increased net debt. The sentiment reflects optimism for future quarters based on improved backlog and order rates, but also acknowledges the current financial pressures from the Rail segment's performance.

Company Guidance -

Q2 2025

During L.B. Foster's first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance indicating that despite a challenging start to the year—with first quarter sales down 21.3% driven by a 34.6% decline in the Rail segment—they remain optimistic about the rest of 2025. The decline in the Rail segment was offset by a 5% increase in Infrastructure sales, primarily due to a 33.7% rise in Precast Concrete sales. The company reported a 46.9% increase in rail backlog during the quarter. Order rates improved by 39.1% sequentially and 12.6% over last year, resulting in a backlog at quarter-end of $237.2 million, up $51.3 million during the quarter and $15 million year-over-year. Despite the first quarter's softness, L.B. Foster is maintaining its full-year guidance, citing strong backlog growth and favorable demand drivers. The company's net debt increased to $79.9 million, with a gross leverage ratio of 2.5 times. They expect improved sales volumes and profitability in the second quarter, aligning with typical seasonal patterns.

Infrastructure Sales Growth

Infrastructure sales grew 5% over last year, driven by a 33.7% increase in Precast Concrete sales.

Rail Backlog Increase

Rail backlog increased by 46.9% during the quarter, indicating improved project funding and bidding levels.

Order and Backlog Growth

Order rates increased 39.1% sequentially and 12.6% over last year, translating into a backlog increase of $51.3 million during the quarter.

Share Buyback Program

A new three-year, $40 million stock buyback program was authorized, with approximately 1.5% of shares repurchased in the first quarter.

Improved Infrastructure Orders

Infrastructure orders were up 35.3% over the prior year quarter, with a $12 million backlog increase in Protective Coatings.

L. B. Foster Company (FSTR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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FSTR Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 12, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.53 / -	0.26	―	―	―
May 06, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.09 / -0.20	0.4	-150.00% (-0.60)
Mar 04, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.28 / -0.02	-0.04	50.00% (+0.02)
Nov 07, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.49 / 3.27	0.05	6440.00% (+3.22)
Aug 06, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.47 / 0.26	0.32	-18.75% (-0.06)
May 07, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.03 / 0.40	-0.2	300.00% (+0.60)
Mar 05, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.01 / -0.04	-4.09	99.02% (+4.05)
Nov 07, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.25 / 0.05	-0.2	125.00% (+0.25)
Aug 08, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.27 / 0.32	0.18	77.78% (+0.14)
May 09, 2023	2023 (Q1)	-0.15 / -0.20	-0.15	-33.33% (-0.05)

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FSTR Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 06, 2025	$20.48	$19.66	-4.00%
Mar 04, 2025	$25.76	$22.59	-12.31%
Nov 07, 2024	$21.21	$20.42	-3.72%
Aug 06, 2024	$20.59	$16.53	-19.72%

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L. B. Foster Company (FSTR) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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FSTR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 0.53.

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