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FreightCar America

11.37 USD
+0.33
2.99%
At close Jul 16, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
2.99%
5 days
-1.13%
1 month
29.50%
3 months
101.95%
6 months
-6.80%
Year to date
19.18%
1 year
263.26%
5 years
638.31%
10 years
-45.88%
 

About: FreightCar America Inc is a manufacturer of railcars and components, serving diverse transportation needs in North America. The company designs and produces a wide range of railcar types, including box cars, hoppers, covered hoppers, gondolas, and flat cars for both intermodal and non-intermodal freight. The company has two segments: The Manufacturing segment encompasses new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, leasing, and rebuilds, while the Aftermarket segment includes the selling of forged, cast and fabricated railcar parts and supplies for all railcar types, and provides aftermarket services including safety training, railcar inspections, and preventative maintenance. The company's revenue is predominantly derived from its Manufacturing segment.

Employees: 2,030

0
Funds holding %
of 7,317 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

246% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $353K | Put options by funds: $102K

92% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 12

18% more funds holding

Funds holding: 62 [Q4 2024] → 73 (+11) [Q1 2025]

16% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 22 | Existing positions reduced: 19

0.92% more ownership

Funds ownership: 42.5% [Q4 2024] → 43.42% (+0.92%) [Q1 2025]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]

36% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $71.9M [Q4 2024] → $45.8M (-$26.2M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for RAIL.

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about RAIL published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
FreightCar America: FCF Efficiency Is Off The Charts
FreightCar's mega-factory model and focus on high-quality, low-cost production create a strong moat and superior cash returns on capital. Avoiding the capital-intensive leasing business and continuously improving manufacturing efficiency set RAIL apart from larger competitors like Greenbrier. Despite risks from declining coal transport, RAIL is gaining market share and has significant opportunities to expand its product mix and output.
FreightCar America: FCF Efficiency Is Off The Charts
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Freightcar America (RAIL) Moves 18.6% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Freightcar America (RAIL) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions could translate into further price increase in the near term.
Freightcar America (RAIL) Moves 18.6% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
FreightCar America: Strong Demand For Railcars Plus Margin Gains
FreightCar America has relocated production to a lower-cost region, significantly improving its cost structure. This flexible vertically integrated plant is expected to drive substantial margin expansion and help drive robust EBITDA growth. The current stock price does not reflect these improvements, suggesting the shares are undervalued.
FreightCar America: Strong Demand For Railcars Plus Margin Gains
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
FreightCar America, Inc. to Attend Noble Virtual Equity Conference
CHICAGO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today announced that it will participate in the Noble Capital Markets Virtual Equity Conference on June 4, 2025.
FreightCar America, Inc. to Attend Noble Virtual Equity Conference
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FreightCar America: Pure-Play Railcar Manufacturer Poised For Higher Margin Growth
RAIL is a pure-play railcar manufacturer with strong operating margins from its Mexico plant, benefiting from cost advantages and lower inventory risk. The company boasts a robust $318M backlog and stands to gain from the DOT-117 retrofit mandate, supporting future growth and higher margins. Despite recent share price volatility, RAIL trades at a steep discount to peers, offering a compelling mispricing opportunity for investors.
FreightCar America: Pure-Play Railcar Manufacturer Poised For Higher Margin Growth
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
FreightCar America, Inc. to Attend Wolfe Transportation & Industrials Conference
CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today announced that it will participate in the Wolfe 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20, 2025.
FreightCar America, Inc. to Attend Wolfe Transportation & Industrials Conference
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris O'Dea - Riveron, Investor Relations Nick Randall - President & Chief Executive Officer Matt Tonn - Chief Commercial Officer Mike Riordan - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Reichman - Noble Capital Markets Brendan McCarthy - Sidoti Aaron Reed - Northcoast Research Operator Welcome to FreightCar America's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants' line are in a listen-only mode.
FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Freightcar America (RAIL) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Freightcar America (RAIL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.02 per share a year ago.
Freightcar America (RAIL) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
FreightCar America, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Gross Profit Increased 26% with Gross Margin Expanding 780 Basis Points
FreightCar America, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Freightcar America (RAIL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Freightcar America (RAIL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Freightcar America (RAIL) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
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