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RAIL Stock Chart & Stats
$8.40
$0.04(0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$8.40
$0.04(0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.27 - $14.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume84.23K
Average Volume (3M)298.88K
Market Cap
$259.38M
Enterprise Value$393.03
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$62.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$144.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.30
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding32,791,280
10 Day Avg. Volume182,349
30 Day Avg. Volume298,883
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside78.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$461.30M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation & LiquidityConsistent positive operating and free cash flow, plus $63M cash and recent debt reduction, provide durable liquidity to fund working capital, modest capex and restructuring costs. Strong cash flow improves resilience through cycles and supports margin recovery as backlog converts to deliveries.
Large, Multi-quarter Backlog And Order ShareA nearly $344M backlog and exceptional order intake give multi-quarter revenue visibility and de-risk near-term demand. High recent market share indicates competitive strength, enabling better capacity planning and improving fixed-cost absorption as production ramps, supporting sustainable margins.
Aftermarket Expansion And Manufacturing ProductivityGrowing aftermarket sales and bolt-on acquisitions diversify revenue toward higher-margin, less-cyclical services. Combined with ~50% manufacturing productivity gains and announced ~$12M annualized savings, these structural initiatives strengthen margin durability and reduce exposure to new-build cyclicality.
Bears Say
Profitability Volatility And Recent Net LossReturn to a TTM net loss after 2025 profitability underscores earnings volatility. Material margin compression and accounting-driven non-cash items obscure operating performance, restricting internal cash generation for growth and making sustained profitability dependent on flawless ramp and cost realization.
Historically Weak Capitalization And LeverageA history of negative equity and still-elevated leverage leaves the capital structure fragile. While improved, remaining debt levels and prior capitalization weaknesses limit financial flexibility, raise refinancing or covenant risk, and constrain capacity to pursue opportunistic investments or absorb demand shocks.
Cyclical Industry Demand Below Replacement LevelsThe railcar market remains in a structural trough with deliveries below replacement needs, constraining secular new-build demand. This cyclical backdrop limits upside for sustained volume growth, leaving the company reliant on backlog conversion and aftermarket expansion to offset a prolonged low new-build environment.
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 $259.38M.
When is Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date?
Freightcar America’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Freightcar America’s earnings last quarter?
Freightcar America released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.003 by -$0.017.
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 0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Freightcar America have?
Freightcar America has 32,791,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Freightcar America’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Freightcar America reported an EPS of -$0.02 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.003. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.641%.
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:
$15.00 (78.57% Upside)
$15.00 (78.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RAIL Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 14.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Freightcar America
Operating through its subsidiaries, FreightCar America, Inc. specializes in the design, production, and sale of railcars and their associated components, primarily for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight across North America. The company's operations are organized into two main divisions: Manufacturing and Parts. Its diverse product offerings include a wide array of freight cars such as open-top and covered hoppers, gondolas, triple hoppers, and innovative hybrid aluminum/stainless steel railcars. They also manufacture specialized vehicles like ore hoppers, ballast hoppers, aggregate hoppers, intermodal flats, and non-intermodal flat cars. Further expanding its portfolio, FreightCar America provides coal cars, general bulk commodity cars, coil steel cars, boxcars, woodchip hoppers, aluminum vehicle carriers, and articulated bulk container railcars. In addition to manufacturing new railcars, the company engages in selling used railcars, offering leasing options, and performing railcar rebuilding and conversion services. It also supplies various forged, cast, and fabricated parts for railcar applications. FreightCar America's manufactured railcars are exported to international markets, including Latin America and the Middle East. Its primary customer base comprises financial institutions, major railroads, and various shipping companies. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and its corporate headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.
RAIL Company Deck
RAIL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely positive strategic and commercial picture despite near‑term operational and accounting headwinds. Highlights include exceptional order intake and market share gains, a large, diversified backlog, meaningful aftermarket growth and acquisitions, a 50% productivity improvement, $12M of expected annualized structural savings, strong cash generation (+43% free cash flow YoY), and an improved balance sheet following a significant warrant exercise. Lowlights center on near‑term timing of deliveries that reduced Q2 revenue and margins (gross margin fell from 15.0% to 5.5%), adjusted EBITDA compression (from $9.3M to $1.2M), a reported net loss driven by a $24.9M non‑cash warrant remeasurement, $2.2M of realignment costs, and an industry demand environment still below replacement levels. Management attributes many negatives to timing rather than loss of commercial traction and expects sequential improvement as the second‑half ramp and cost savings take hold.View all RAIL earnings summariesRAIL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(78.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
10.38% Insiders
3.88% Mutual Funds
5.06% Other Institutional Investors
76.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors