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FreightCar America(NASDAQ) RAIL

Market Cap$279.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2005)-54%
5 Year+60%
1 Year-20%
1 Month-16%
$8.00
-6.21%
-0.53Today
FreightCar America last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 8.532026-07-28
FreightCar America stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+9.22%USD 7.812026-07-21
1 month-16.37%USD 10.202026-06-26
3 month+4.92%USD 8.132026-04-29
Year to date-22.94%USD 11.072025-12-31
1 year-19.83%USD 10.642025-07-28
3 year+194.14%USD 2.902023-07-28
5 year+59.74%USD 5.342021-07-29
Since inception-54.27%USD 18.652005-04-06

FreightCar America Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$279.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$469.01M

Net Income (TTM)

$29.31M

EPS (TTM)

$0.75

P/E Ratio

11.36

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.20 (Average)

Price

$8.00

Volume

189,769.365

Open

$8.43

Previous Close

$8.01

Daily Range

$7.99 - $8.45

52-Week Range

$7.27 - $14.90

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 3, 2026

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About FreightCar America

FreightCar America, Inc. operates within the railcar manufacturing industry, focusing on innovation, quality, and customer solutions. The company designs and builds various railcars tailored to customer needs, emphasizing lightweight, cost-efficient, and sustainable materials. FreightCar America aims to expand its market presence both domestically and internationally through strategic partnerships and product innovation.

Products and Services

Design and build diverse railcar types

Utilization of lightweight materials for railcars

Adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing processes

What Makes FreightCar America, Inc. Special

FreightCar America differentiates itself through its commitment to sustainability, adaptability to environmental standards, and innovative use of lightweight materials. This aligns the company with industry demands for green solutions, enhancing client relationships and positioning it favorably in the market.

Five Things You Need to Know

Strategically positioned in the railcar manufacturing industry

Innovative use of lightweight materials for efficiency and sustainability

Proactive in aligning products with evolving environmental standards

A strong leadership team focuses on strategic expansion and operational improvements

Growth strategy involves market penetration through partnerships and innovation

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Machinery

Sector

Industrials

Employees

1,986

CEO

Nicholas J. Randall

Website

www.freightcaramerica.com

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60606, US

RAIL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

14.84%

Operating Margin

6.28%

Net Income Margin

6.25%

Return on Equity

-33.78%

Return on Capital

75.46%

Return on Assets

10.18%

Earnings Yield

8.80%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$279.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

32.78M

Volume

189.77K

Avg. Volume

228.15K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$69.61M

Operating Income

$29.46M

EBITDA

$49.66M

Operating Cash Flow

$17.66M

Capital Expenditure

-$3.19M

Free Cash Flow

$14.47M

Cash & ST Invst.

$52.78M

Total Debt

$145.70M

FreightCar America Performance Analysis

FreightCar America annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 364,754,00079.6%
20232023-12-31USD 358,093,000-1.8%
20242024-12-31USD 558,039,00055.8%
20252025-12-31USD 500,991,000-10.2%
FreightCar America sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3023.2%
Q32025-09-3035.3%
Q42025-12-31-21.8%
Q12026-03-31-48.8%
FreightCar America annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -1.56-21.6%
20232023-12-31USD -1.18-24.3%
20242024-12-31USD -3.12164.0%
20252025-12-31USD 1.09N/A
FreightCar America sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-77.6%
Q32025-09-30-167.6%
Q42025-12-31-117.4%
Q12026-03-31330.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$64.31M

-33.2%

Gross Profit

$10.81M

-24.9%

Gross Margin

16.81%

N/A

Market Cap

$279.58MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$140.77K

N/A

Employees

1,986

N/A

Net Income

$41.65M

-17.4%

EBITDA

$50.57M

+847.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$52.78M

-2.4%

Total Debt

$145.70M

-8.0%

Accounts Receivable

$18.82M

-30.6%

Inventory

$80.06M

+1.2%

Long Term Debt

$140.89M

-8.6%

Short Term Debt

$4.81M

+13.7%

Return on Assets

10.18%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.90%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$4.47M

-135.8%

Operating Cash Flow

-$4.32M

-133.8%

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Questions About RAIL

What is the current price of FreightCar America?

FreightCar America is trading at $8.01 per share.

What is the 52-week range for FreightCar America?

Over the past 52 weeks, FreightCar America has traded between $7.27 and $14.90.

How much debt does FreightCar America have?

As of the most recent reporting period, FreightCar America reported total debt of $145.70M.

How much cash does FreightCar America have on hand?

FreightCar America reported $52.78M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is FreightCar America’s dividend yield?

FreightCar America does not currently have a dividend yield.

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