FreightCar AmericaRAIL
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
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]
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