Freightcar America (RAIL)
NASDAQ:RAIL
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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$6.02 - $14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume91.73K
Average Volume (3M)223.88K
Market Cap
$153.73M
Enterprise Value$142.72M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$64.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$152.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)1.5
Beta2.46
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.17
Shares Outstanding19,073,475
10 Day Avg. Volume149,967
30 Day Avg. Volume223,883
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 Cap0.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda32.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.00Price Target Upside67.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$518.61M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowSustained positive free cash flow in 2024–2025 and FCF near reported earnings indicate improving earnings quality and internal funding capacity. Over the next several quarters this supports disciplined capex, continued debt reduction, and lowers refinancing risk, strengthening financial resilience.
Productivity And Manufacturing Capacity GainsA ~50% productivity improvement, expanded operational lines and build‑visibility tools meaningfully reduce unit costs and shorten lead times. Structurally this enhances margin sustainability, supports scalable output without large incremental capex, and improves ability to meet larger, diversified orders.
Aftermarket And Retrofit Revenue DiversificationRapid aftermarket growth and a multi‑year retrofit program diversify revenue away from volatile new‑build cycles. Durable services and conversions create recurring, often higher‑margin revenue streams and reduce sensitivity to new‑car order cyclicality across the medium term.
Bears Say
Persistently Negative Shareholders' EquityOngoing negative equity signals a fragile capital structure that limits financial flexibility and can impair access to capital. Even with reduced debt, negative equity raises refinancing, covenant and solvency concerns and amplifies downside risk if industry demand weakens in coming quarters.
Declining Near‑term Deliveries And RevenueSharp year‑over‑year declines in revenue and unit deliveries reflect timing and conversion volatility. Lower volumes pressure fixed cost absorption, compress margins and raise SG&A as a percent of revenue, making near‑term profitability and cash conversion more dependent on restoring stable order flow.
Back‑half Weighted Execution And Retrofit Timing RiskMaterial reliance on H2 deliveries and retrofit program timing concentrates execution risk: slippage in conversions or order timing would delay expected revenue and margin improvements. This dependence increases uncertainty around meeting full‑year targets and near‑term cash flow projections.
Freightcar America News
RAIL FAQ
What was Freightcar America’s price range in the past 12 months?
Freightcar America lowest stock price was $6.02 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 Aug 17, 2026 which is in 103 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 0.02.
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 -$0.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.033. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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 (67.01% Upside)
$16.00 (67.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RAIL Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 35.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-33.78%
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
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
▲(67.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
28.97% Insiders
6.86% Mutual Funds
1.71% Other Institutional Investors
58.75% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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