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Freightcar America (RAIL)
NASDAQ:RAIL
RAIL Stock Chart & Stats
$9.58
-$0.68(-6.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.58
-$0.68(-6.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.31 - $14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume91.73K
Average Volume (3M)220.21K
Market Cap
$153.73M
Enterprise Value$242.55M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$64.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$152.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta2.62
Next Earnings
May 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.16
Shares Outstanding19,073,475
10 Day Avg. Volume377,951
30 Day Avg. Volume220,210
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 Cap1.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.50Price Target Upside72.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$554.78M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow And LiquidityConsistent positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 and a $64.3M cash balance materially improve the company's ability to fund operations, invest in capex or acquisitions and service debt. Durable cash generation reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic flexibility over the next 2–6 months.
Margin Expansion & ProfitabilitySustained gross margin expansion and higher adjusted EBITDA per unit point to structural improvement from better mix, cost discipline and operating leverage. These margin gains create more resilient earnings and cash conversion potential even if volumes remain muted, supporting medium-term earnings stability.
Aftermarket Diversification & Production FlexibilityExpanding aftermarket revenue and an acquisition broaden recurring revenue streams that are less cyclical than new-builds. Combined with flexible manufacturing (four lines plus quick-activate fifth), this supports steadier utilization, faster scaling when demand returns, and lower reliance on spot new-build cycles.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityPersistent negative equity signals a fragile capital structure that can limit financing options and amplify stress during downturns. Even with debt reduction, negative equity constrains M&A or large capex, could raise covenant or cost-of-capital issues, and remains a multi-quarter overhang on resilience.
Weak Industry New‑build DemandA materially weaker new‑build market reduces addressable demand and increases order timing uncertainty. With industry deliveries and orders down sharply, FreightCar faces sustained top-line pressure and greater execution risk converting pipeline into production over the next several quarters.
GAAP Volatility & Recent Quarterly Margin PressureSignificant noncash items and quarter-to-quarter margin swings introduce earnings volatility and complicate performance comparability. This hampers visibility into recurring profitability, increases perceived execution risk for lenders/investors, and can affect covenant metrics or stakeholder confidence across upcoming quarters.
Freightcar America News
RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $4.31 and its highest was $14.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Freightcar America’s market cap?
Freightcar America’s market cap is $153.73M.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on Mar 09, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.187 by -$0.027.
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 0.07.
How many shares outstanding does Freightcar America have?
Freightcar America has 19,073,475 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freightcar America’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freightcar America reported an EPS of $0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.187. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -21.057%.
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?
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
Freightcar America Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.50 (72.23% Upside)
$16.50 (72.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RAIL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 35.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-40.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
29.36%
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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed resilient operational and financial performance despite a weak industry new-build market. Management emphasized margin expansion (260+ bps), strong cash generation (free cash flow up ~45%), market share gains (~300 bps), and strategic progress including an aftermarket acquisition and tank retrofit readiness. These positives were balanced against continued industry volume weakness (industry deliveries down ~26%), some quarter-over-quarter margin and adjusted EBITDA pressure in Q4, mix-driven revenue declines in the quarter, and timing risks around backlog conversion and infrastructure-driven demand. Overall, the company presented a constructive outlook with disciplined capital allocation and flexibility to capitalize on recovery, while acknowledging near-term industry headwinds and accounting-related earnings volatility.View all RAIL earnings summariesRAIL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.50
▲(72.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
28.87% Insiders
6.61% Mutual Funds
8.06% Other Institutional Investors
52.99% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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