Freightcar America Inc (RAIL)

Currency in USD
7.320
-0.090(-1.21%)
Closed·
7.250-0.070(-0.96%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
7.2807.500
52 wk Range
7.27014.900
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
7.41
Open
7.37
Day's Range
7.28-7.5
52 wk Range
7.27-14.9
Volume
168.9K
Average Volume (3m)
236.01K
1-Year Change
-14.6853%
Book Value / Share
1.89
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Price Target
14.667
Upside
+100.36%
Members' Sentiments
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Freightcar America Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 14.667
(+100.36% Upside)

Freightcar America Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • FreightCar America posted Q2 2026 adjusted loss of $0.94/share vs. expected $0.01 profit; revenue beat at $113.1M drove shares up 6.4% to $8.77.
  • Backlog surged to 3,972 units worth $344M with ~3,000 Q2 orders, capturing 45% of industry new railcar orders and providing visibility through 2028.
  • Full-year delivery guidance cut to 3,500-3,900 railcars from higher outlook as orders shift to early 2027; EBITDA expected $36M-$44M with H2 improvement.
  • Gross margin compressed to 5.5% from 15% year-over-year due to lower volumes and $2.2M Castaños restructuring costs; $12M annual savings expected Q3 onward.
  • Market share expanded from 5% in 2022 to 27% YTD 2026 through engineering focus; management expects Q2 marked low point for margins with production rising H2.
Last Updated: 04-08-2026, 09:44 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
03-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.94 / 0.01
Revenue / Forecast
113.1M / 110.31M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

RAIL Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−20.3x12.0x12.2x
PEG Ratio
−0.40−2.750.03
Price/Book
6.6x0.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x0.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
104.9%0.0%25.2%
Fair Value Upside
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FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. It offers a range of railcars, including boxcars, covered and open-top hopper cars, intermodal and non-intermodal flat cars, mill gondola cars, coil steel cars, coal cars, dynastack series, steel products, boxcars, aluminum coal cars, stainless steel and hybrid stainless steel cars, and other railcar types, as well as other supplies for all railcar types, and provides aftermarket services including safety training, railcar inspections, and preventative maintenance. The company also sells used railcars; rebuilds, converts, and leases railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. It serves shippers, railroads, and financial institutions. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
2.27M6.92%16.60M
Other Institutional Investors
22.26M67.89%162.97M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
8.26M25.19%60.46M
Total
32.79M100.00%240.03M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC46.25%1,51,66,6431,11,020
BlackRock, Inc.2.92%9,58,7357,018

FAQ

What Is the Freightcar (RAIL) Share Price Today?

The Freightcar share price today is 7.320.

What is the current Freightcar (RAIL) share price and day range?

As of 15-08-2026, the Freightcar share price is 7.320, with a previous close of 7.410. The share price has ranged from 7.280 to 7.500 today, while the 52-week range spans from 7.270 to 14.900.

What Is the Freightcar Market Cap?

As of today, Freightcar market cap is 242.980M.

What Is the Freightcar (RAIL) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Freightcar is 14.667, with a high estimate of 16 and a low estimate of 13. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Strong Buy and +100.36% Upside potential.

What Is Freightcar's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Freightcar EPS (TTM) is -0.371.

When Is the Next Freightcar Earnings Date?

Freightcar will release its next earnings report on 16-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is RAIL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Freightcar Trade On?

Freightcar is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Freightcar?

The stock symbol for Freightcar is "RAIL."

How Many Times Has Freightcar Stock Split?

Freightcar has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Freightcar Have?

Freightcar has 1986 employees.

What Is the RAIL Premarket Price?

RAIL's last pre-market stock price is 7.600. The pre-market share volume is 250.000, and the stock has changed by 0.190, or 2.560%.

What Is the RAIL After Hours Price?

RAIL's last after hours stock price is 7.250, the stock has changed by -0.070, or -0.960%.
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