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RAILFreightCar America, Inc.
$8.08$257M
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RAIL logoFreightCar America, Inc.(RAIL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

RAIL•NASDAQ
$8.08
7.4× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorIndustrialsIndustryRailroadsSub-IndustryFreight railcar manufacturing and leasing
AboutFreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products primarily in North America. It operates in two segments, Manufacturing and Parts. The company offers a range of freight cars, including open top hoppers; covered hopper cars; gondolas; triple hoppers and hybrid aluminum/stainless steel railcars; ore hopper and gondola railcars; ballast hopper cars; aggregate hopper cars; intermodal flats; and non-intermodal flat cars. It also provides railcars, including coal cars, bulk commodity cars, coil steel cars, and boxcars; and woodchip hoppers, aluminum vehicle carriers, and articulated bulk container railcars. In addition, the company sells used railcars; leases, rebuilds, and converts railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. It also exports its manufactured railcars to Latin America and the Middle East. The company's customers primarily include financial institutions, railroads, and shippers. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.Show more
  • Revenue$501M-10.4%
  • EBITDA$40M-6.9%
  • Net Income$38M+150.3%
  • EPS (Diluted)1.09+134.9%
  • Gross Margin14.61%+21.9%
  • EBITDA Margin8.01%+4.0%
  • Operating Margin6.77%+1.4%
  • Net Margin7.61%+156.1%

RAIL Price & Volume

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Revenue Volatility Masks Structural Solvency Risks

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical Manufacturing Demand Volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • FreightCar America faces significant fundamental headwinds characterized by persistent negative equity, which reached -$65.3 million in 2026Q1, and extreme revenue sensitivity to railcar demand cycles.
  • While the company has attempted to deleverage by reducing total debt to $47.5 million in 2026Q1, the lack of consistent operating leverage and reliance on non-operating items to bolster net income suggest a precarious long-term outlook.
  • Investors should monitor the company's ability to sustain positive operating cash flow, which was negative $4.3 million in 2026Q1, against the backdrop of its highly volatile, project-based manufacturing model.

Verdict Logic

Negative: The company's fundamental health is undermined by a negative equity position of -$65.3 million and a volatile operating cash flow profile that frequently fails to convert reported net income into actual liquidity.

RAIL Growth Metrics

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-4.24%
5 Years35.81%
3 Years11.16%
TTM-5.18%

Profit CAGR

10 Years1.82%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM312.39%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-8.26%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM170.37%

Return on Capital

10 Years-8.28%
5 Years5.05%
3 Years19.12%
Last Year19.5%

RAIL Recent Earnings

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 2/12 qtrs (17%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 4, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04-20.0%
$0.03
Rev
$64M-13.8%
$75M
Q2 2026
Mar 9, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.16-11.1%
$0.18
Rev
$126M-13.4%
$145M
Q4 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.24+50.0%
$0.16
Rev
$161M-0.0%
$161M
Q3 2025
Aug 4, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.11+83.3%
$0.06
Rev
$119M-24.6%
$157M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 4, 2026
$0.04vs $0.03-20.0%
$64Mvs $75M-13.8%
Q2 2026Mar 9, 2026
$0.16vs $0.18-11.1%
$126Mvs $145M-13.4%
Q4 2025Nov 10, 2025
$0.24vs $0.16+50.0%
$161Mvs $161M-0.0%
Q3 2025Aug 4, 2025
$0.11vs $0.06+83.3%
$119Mvs $157M-24.6%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest RAIL News

Recent stock market news and headlines for FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL)

GlobeNewsWire·1 day ago
FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Milestone Multi-Year Order for 1,900 Railcars; Second Quarter Orders for Approximately 3,000 Railcars Represent a Commercial Inflection Point

FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Milestone Multi-Year Order for 1,900 Railcars; Second Quarter Orders for ~3,000 Railcars Represent Inflection Point

Newsfile Corp·Jun 30, 2026
Railtown AI Technologies Announces Exercise of Warrants and Receipt of Gross Proceeds of C$2,951,252.57

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 30, 2026) - Railtown AI Technologies Inc. (CSE: RAIL) (OTCQB: RLAIF) ("Railtown" or the "Company"), a Canadian-based AI developer tools and agentic orchestration company, is pleased to announce that, since January 1, 2026, and as of the last warrant expiry on June 27, 2026, the Company has received gross proceeds of C$2,951,252.57 from the exercise of 11,580,432 Common Share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). "We are very pleased with the strong support shown by our warrant holders," said Cory Brandolini, CEO of Railtown AI.

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 29, 2026
FreightCar America, Inc. Joins Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes

CHICAGO, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced today that it has been added to the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® indexes, effective June 29, 2026. "We are pleased to be recognized through the inclusion in the Russell indexes, which we view as a reflection of FreightCar America's growth trajectory and the progress we have made strengthening our business," said Nick Randall, President and Chief Executive Officer.

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 16, 2026
FreightCar America Appoints Bradley J. Pickard to Board of Directors

CHICAGO, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today announced the appointment of Bradley J. Pickard to its Board of Directors, effective as of June 10, 2026.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
RAIL logoRAILFreightCar America, Inc.Current
$8.08$257M7.41-10.45%7.61%——
TRN logoTRNTrinity Industries, Inc.
$33.93$2.71B11.12-29.95%12.37%21.27%—
GNSS logoGNSSGenasys Inc.
$1.67$76.06M-4.1869.76%-13.44%-314.53%—
GBX logoGBXThe Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
$45.78$1.42B7.21-8.66%3.89%5.93%—
WAB logoWABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
$259.19$43.98B37.957.51%10.52%10.9%—
TTE logoTTETotalEnergies SE
$77.96$173.62B13.49-6.78%8.19%12.56%—

Compare RAIL vs Peers

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs TRN

Most directly comparable listed peer for RAIL.

Scale Benchmark

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Larger-name benchmark to compare RAIL against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs TRN, GNSS, GBX, WAB

RAIL SEC Filings & Documents

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 15, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 9, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 9, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 12, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 18, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 10, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 4, 2025·SEC

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RAIL Frequently Asked Questions

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is FreightCar America, Inc.'s revenue?

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) reported $469.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 123% increase from $210.3M in 2001.

How fast is FreightCar America, Inc. growing?

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) saw revenue decline by 10.4% over the past year.

Is RAIL profitable?

Yes, FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) is profitable, generating $29.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (7.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is FreightCar America, Inc.'s free cash flow?

FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) generated $14.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in RAIL back in 2001?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 25+ years of data

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