L.B. Foster Company(FSTR)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosL.B. Foster Company (FSTR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the company maintains a manageable 0.48 debt-to-equity ratio, the extreme volatility in operating cash flow and inconsistent net margins suggest that the current 64.88 P/E ratio may not be supported by stable earnings power.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 4, 2026 | $0.14vs $0.22+163.6% | $121Mvs $104M+16.1% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | $0.22vs $0.66-66.7% | $160Mvs $158M+1.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.61-34.4% | $138Mvs $159M-12.9% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $0.27vs $0.52-48.1% | $144Mvs $155M-7.4% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for L.B. Foster Company (FSTR)
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Key metrics vs top competitors for L.B. Foster Company (FSTR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42.25 | $441.88M | 61.23 | 1.74% | 1.4% | 4.25% | — | |
| $55.08 | $1.1B | 18.86 | 6.77% | 16.03% | 27.71% | — | |
| $170.83 | $2.77B | 25.23 | 11.54% | 4.14% | 18.68% | — | |
| $47.86 | $532.97M | 24.29 | -10.03% | 0.73% | 2.39% | — | |
| $221.76 | $31.98B | 27.75 | 3.63% | 7.22% | 15.29% | — | |
| $379.35 | $19.39B | 27.14 | 3.32% | 5.43% | 11.17% | — |
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
May 4, 2026·SEC
Mar 3, 2026·SEC
Dec 15, 2025·SEC
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L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) reported $563.4M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 132% increase from $243.1M in 1996.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) grew revenue by 1.7% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) is profitable, generating $11.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.4% net margin).
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) generated $35.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
