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FSTR
About: L.B. Foster Co is a us-based firm engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution of products and services, especially for the rail, construction, energy, and utility industries. The company operates its business through two segments: Rail Technologies and Services and Infrastructure Solutions. Its principal business activity involves providing new and used rail, trackwork, and accessories, producing concrete railroad ties, insulated rail joints, power rail, track fasteners, cover boards, and sales of sells and rents steel sheet piling, H-bearing pile, and other piling products for foundation and earth retention requirements. It generates the majority of its revenues from the Rail Technologies and Services segment.
Employees: 1,057
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
107% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $126K | Put options by funds: $61K
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0.62% less ownership
Funds ownership: 73.81% [Q4 2024] → 73.19% (-0.62%) [Q1 2025]
4% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 27 | Existing positions reduced: 28
9% less funds holding
Funds holding: 93 [Q4 2024] → 85 (-8) [Q1 2025]
28% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $215M [Q4 2024] → $155M (-$60.2M) [Q1 2025]
38% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 10 | Existing positions closed: 16
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FSTR.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
L.B. Foster Company to Present at Three Part Advisors' East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 12, 2025, in New York, NY
PITTSBURGH, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR, the “Company”), announced today that John Kasel, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Thalman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Three-Part Advisors' East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 12, 2025, beginning at 2:45 PM ET at The Westin Times Square in New York, NY. Presentation materials for the conference will be posted on the Company's Investor Relations website under “Presentations” the morning of the conference.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ:FSTR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Lisa Durante - Investor Relations Manager John Kasel - President & Chief Executive Officer Bill Thalman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Julio Romero - Sidoti Christopher Sakai - Singular Research Justin Bergner - Gabelli Funds Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the L.B.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, L.B. Foster (FSTR) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for L.B. Foster (FSTR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
L.B. Foster (FSTR) Reports Q1 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
L.B. Foster (FSTR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.20 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01. This compares to earnings of $0.08 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
L.B. Foster Announces 2025 First Quarter Results; Maintaining 2025 Full Year Financial Guidance Driven by Strong Order Book Development
Sales and profitability down from last year's exceptionally-strong first quarter due to lower demand in Rail Distribution; Infrastructure sales were up 5.0% year over year driven by Precast Concrete growth. Strong order rates across the portfolio increased backlog 1 $51.3 million, or 27.6% , during the quarter to $237.2 million ; Backlog 1 up $15.0 million , or 6.7% over last year, with improved profitability mix.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
L.B. Foster Company: Shares Are Finally Worth Considering (Rating Upgrade)
L.B. Foster Company has shown revenue growth and improved profitability, transitioning to higher-margin initiatives, despite a slight revenue decline in 2024 due to divestitures. The company's net income surged from a loss in 2022 to significant gains in 2023 and 2024, aided by a substantial income tax benefit. Management's 2025 guidance is optimistic, projecting revenue growth and a notable increase in EBITDA and operating cash flow.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
L.B. Foster Company to Report First Quarter 2025 Results on May 6, 2025
PITTSBURGH, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR, the “Company”), today announced that it will release its first quarter results, pre-market opening on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. L.B. Foster will host a conference call to discuss its operating results, market outlook, and developments in the business later that morning at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time. A presentation will be available on the Company's website under the Investor Relations page immediately after the Company's earnings release.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
L.B. Foster Company to Present Virtually at Sidoti Small Cap Conference on March 20, 2025
PITTSBURGH, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR, the “Company”), announced today that John Kasel, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Thalman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference on March 20, 2025, beginning at 2:30 PM EST. Presentation materials for the conference will be posted on the Company's Investor Relations website under “Presentations” the morning of the conference.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
L.B. Foster's Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates in Q4
FSTR's Q4 sales decline on lower volumes in the Steel Products business unit, including the impact from the discontinued bridge grid deck product line.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ:FSTR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 4, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Lisa Durante - Investor Relations Manager John Kasel - President and Chief Executive Officer William Thalman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Julio Romero - Sidoti & Company Christopher Sakai - Singular Research John Bair - Ascend Wealth Advisors, LLC Justin Bergner - Gabelli Funds Operator Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the L.B.
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