Freightcar America Inc (RAIL)

Currency in USD
8.540
+0.300(+3.64%)
Closed·
8.5400.000(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
7.3108.770
52 wk Range
7.27014.900
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
8.24
Open
7.505
Day's Range
7.31-8.77
52 wk Range
7.27-14.9
Volume
412.47K
Average Volume (3m)
232.75K
1-Year Change
-17.8846%
Book Value / Share
-3.42
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Company’s Health
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Upside
Price Target
14.667
Upside
+71.74%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a low earnings multiple

Freightcar America Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 14.667
(+71.74% 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: 2026-08-04, 12:14 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 03, 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
−23.7x12.3x12.2x
PEG Ratio
−0.47−2.910.03
Price/Book
7.7x0.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x0.6x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
75.6%0.0%25.9%
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
2.13M6.51%17.58M
Other Institutional Investors
21.44M65.42%176.68M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.20M28.07%75.81M
Total
32.78M100.00%270.07M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC46.27%15,166,643124,973
BlackRock, Inc.2.93%958,7357,900

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FAQ

What Is the Freightcar (RAIL) Stock Price Today?

The Freightcar stock price today is 8.540 USD.

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."

What Is the Freightcar Market Cap?

As of today, Freightcar market cap is 279.710M USD.

When Is the Next Freightcar Earnings Date?

Freightcar will release its next earnings report on Nov 16, 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 Buy.

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 current trading status of Freightcar (RAIL)?

As of Aug 05, 2026, Freightcar (RAIL) is trading at a price of 8.540 USD, with a previous close of 8.240 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 7.310 USD to 8.770 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.270 USD to 14.900 USD.

What Is Freightcar (RAIL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Freightcar is 14.667 USD, with a high estimate of 16 USD and a low estimate of 13 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +71.74% Upside potential.

What Is the RAIL Premarket Price?

RAIL's last pre-market stock price is 7.450 USD. The pre-market share volume is 3,890.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.790, or -9.590%.
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