Freightcar America (RAIL)
NASDAQ:RAIL
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RAIL Stock Chart & Stats
$7.94
-$0.68(-6.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7.94
-$0.68(-6.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.27 - $14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume91.73K
Average Volume (3M)153.54K
Market Cap
$144.87M
Enterprise Value$239.01M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$52.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$145.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.3
Beta2.43
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
<0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.90
Shares Outstanding19,137,209
10 Day Avg. Volume127,614
30 Day Avg. Volume153,537
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)-3.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio11.21
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside101.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$515.94M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftermarket Revenue AccelerationA large 86% YoY increase in aftermarket sales reflects durable diversification beyond new-build cycles. Expanding retrofit/conversion and service offerings creates higher-margin, repeatable revenue streams that reduce top-line cyclicality and support steadier cash generation over the next 2–6 months.
Productivity And Margin ImprovementAbout a 50% productivity gain, four fully operational lines, and TrueTrack implementation indicate sustainable capacity and quality improvements. These structural efficiency gains support higher gross margins, lower unit costs, and better scalability as volumes recover, improving margin durability.
Growing, Diversified BacklogA larger, diversified backlog across new builds, conversions and retrofit work provides multi-quarter revenue visibility and reduces single-segment concentration. Sequential backlog growth underpins back-half execution and supports predictable production planning and revenue realization over the medium term.
Bears Say
Negative Equity And LeveragePersistently negative equity and meaningful debt materially constrain financial flexibility. This capital-structure weakness raises refinancing, covenant, and rating risks, limiting the company’s ability to absorb shocks or invest opportunistically without addressing leverage over coming quarters.
Significant Revenue And Delivery DeclinesSteep near-term declines in revenue and unit deliveries reduce fixed-cost absorption and press margins. Recovery depends on converting a back‑loaded pipeline and retrofit timing, creating execution risk that could compress profitability and cash flow if order flow or retrofit starts slip.
Weakening Free Cash Flow MomentumAlthough FCF remains positive, a sharp ~54% decline versus the prior period signals weakening cash generation. Lower FCF momentum reduces the cushion for debt reduction, working capital swings, or opportunistic investments, increasing vulnerability if volumes remain soft.
Freightcar America News
RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $7.27 and its highest was $14.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Freightcar America’s market cap?
Freightcar America’s market cap is $144.87M.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on May 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.033 by -$0.007.
Is Freightcar America overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Freightcar America’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Freightcar America pay dividends?
Freightcar America pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.09 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Freightcar America dividends here
What is Freightcar America’s EPS estimate?
Freightcar America’s EPS estimate is <0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Freightcar America have?
Freightcar America has 19,137,209 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freightcar America’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freightcar America reported an EPS of -$0.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.033. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.218%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Freightcar America?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RAIL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Freightcar America Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.00 (101.51% Upside)
$16.00 (101.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RAIL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 14.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-33.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Freightcar America
FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products primarily in North America. It operates in two segments, Manufacturing and Parts. The company offers a range of freight cars, including open top hoppers; covered hopper cars; gondolas; triple hoppers and hybrid aluminum/stainless steel railcars; ore hopper and gondola railcars; ballast hopper cars; aggregate hopper cars; intermodal flats; and non-intermodal flat cars. It also provides railcars, including coal cars, bulk commodity cars, coil steel cars, and boxcars; and woodchip hoppers, aluminum vehicle carriers, and articulated bulk container railcars. In addition, the company sells used railcars; leases, rebuilds, and converts railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. It also exports its manufactured railcars to Latin America and the Middle East. The company's customers primarily include financial institutions, railroads, and shippers. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
RAIL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presents a mixed but fundamentally stable picture: operational and strategic progress (strong aftermarket growth, ~50% productivity improvement, higher gross margins, a larger and diversified backlog, and a solid cash position) are clear positives. These are offset by meaningful near-term declines in revenue, unit deliveries, and adjusted profitability (adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income), and by reliance on second-half order conversions and retrofit program timing to meet full-year expectations. Management reaffirmed guidance and emphasized agility, backlog strength, and a growing pipeline as mitigating factors.View all RAIL earnings summariesRAIL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.00
▲(101.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
18.00% Insiders
7.01% Mutual Funds
9.65% Other Institutional Investors
61.56% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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