NASDAQ:RAIL FreightCar America (RAIL) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Secret Bull Market Starts in This Unusual Sector (From Altimetry) (Ad) Free RAIL Stock Alerts $3.59 +0.01 (+0.28%) (As of 04/19/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.55▼$3.7050-Day Range$2.94▼$4.0052-Week Range$2.25▼$4.09Volume25,820 shsAverage Volume41,565 shsMarket Capitalization$65.84 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$3.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get FreightCar America alerts: Email Address FreightCar America MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.5% Downside$3.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.48Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth95.00%From $0.20 to $0.39 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.87 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector100th out of 111 stocksRailroad Equipment Industry4th out of 4 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFreightCar America has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFreightCar America has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.51% of the float of FreightCar America has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFreightCar America has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FreightCar America has recently decreased by 18.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFreightCar America does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthFreightCar America does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for RAIL. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFreightCar America has a news sentiment score of 0.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for FreightCar America this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, FreightCar America insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders28.00% of the stock of FreightCar America is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 31.96% of the stock of FreightCar America is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for FreightCar America are expected to grow by 95.00% in the coming year, from $0.20 to $0.39 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of FreightCar America is -3.02, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of FreightCar America is -3.02, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaSHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. About FreightCar America Stock (NASDAQ:RAIL)FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in design, manufacture, and sale of railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico. It operates in two segments, Manufacturing and Parts. The company offers a range of railcars, including open top hoppers, mill gondola cars, intermodal and non-intermodal flat cars, coal cars; bulk commodity cars covered hopper cars, coil steel cars, boxcars, woodchip hoppers, aluminum vehicle carriers, and articulated bulk container railcars. It also sells used railcars; rebuilds, converts, and leases railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. The company's customers primarily include shippers, railroads, and financial institutions. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.Read More RAIL Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart RAIL Stock News HeadlinesApril 15, 2024 | cbsnews.comSEPTA hits the brakes on double-decker train cars for regional rail systemApril 15, 2024 | msn.comTransport for Wales changing its timetable to reflect post-Covid worldApril 20, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) Declines By 18.4%April 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) have unfortunately lost 45% over the last five yearsApril 9, 2024 | msn.comSan Francisco-to-L.A. overnight train inches closer to realityApril 4, 2024 | msn.comSQ, OPP seize 598 stolen cars, a drop in the bucket for organized crimeApril 2, 2024 | abcnews.go.comMexican government blames contractor for loose clamps that caused Maya Train derailmentApril 20, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)SHOCKING Crypto Leak…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. April 2, 2024 | msn.comNew rule requires 2-person train crewsApril 1, 2024 | msn.comWe Dined For 35 Hours On Amtrak's Coast Starlight Train. Here's What You Should KnowMarch 21, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) Price Target To US$4.00March 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreightCar America Full Year 2023 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 FreightCar America Inc Earnings CallMarch 19, 2024 | bizjournals.comFreightCar America appoints Nicholas Randall as president and CEOMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreightCar America Names New CEOMarch 18, 2024 | investorplace.comRAIL Stock Earnings: FreightCar America Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q4 2023March 18, 2024 | washingtonpost.comFreightcar America: Q4 Earnings SnapshotMarch 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreightCar America, Inc. Announces CEO TransitionMarch 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreightCar America, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comPfizer to trim Haleon stake in ~£2B share saleMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comFreightCar America Q4 2023 Earnings PreviewMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comBreaking down banks’ exposure to troubled commercial property marketMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFreight Railcar Parts Market Worth $7.27 Billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by CoherentMIMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comFire forces Metrolink train to evacuate in Santa ClaritaSee More Headlines Receive RAIL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for FreightCar America and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/18/2024Today4/20/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Railroad equipment Sub-IndustryConstruction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks Current SymbolNASDAQ:RAIL CUSIP35702310 CIK1320854 Webwww.freightcaramerica.com Phone(312) 458-2235Fax312-928-0890Employees2,023Year Founded1901Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$3.50 High Stock Price Target$3.50 Low Stock Price Target$3.50 Potential Upside/Downside-2.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.19) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio17.95 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-23,590,000.00 Net Margins-6.59% Pretax Margin-6.17% Return on EquityN/A Return on Assets-0.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.31 Quick Ratio0.40 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$358.09 million Price / Sales0.18 Cash Flow$0.20 per share Price / Cash Flow17.86 Book Value($2.58) per share Price / Book-1.39Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares18,340,000Free Float13,208,000Market Cap$65.84 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.95 Social Links The Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth InvestorsWondering what the next stocks will be that hit it big, with solid fundamentals? Click the link below to learn more about how your portfolio could bloom.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James R. Meyer (Age 62)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.27MMr. Michael Anthony Riordan (Age 39)VP of Finance, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $534.72kMr. W. Matthew Tonn (Age 58)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $576.06kMr. Nicholas J. Randall (Age 50)Chief Operating Officer Mr. Juan Carlos Fuentes Sierra (Age 47)Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Ms. Celia R. Perez J.D. (Age 36)VP of Human Resources, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Steve CianciSenior Vice President of Railcar Sales & MarketingMr. Jesus Salvador Gil Benavides (Age 60)Director Ms. Lisa FortunaInvestorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAqua MetalsNASDAQ:AQMSShengfeng DevelopmentNASDAQ:SFWLDIRTT Environmental SolutionsNASDAQ:DRTTShimmickNASDAQ:SHIMTechPrecisionNASDAQ:TPCSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCitadel Advisors LLCSold 4,200 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Wittenberg Investment Management Inc.Sold 48,139 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 1.215%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBought 12,759 shares on 2/7/2024Ownership: 0.134%Simplex Trading LLCBought 1,500 shares on 2/2/2024Ownership: 0.000%Benavides Alejandro GilBought 21,400 shares on 12/14/2023Total: $52,216.00 ($2.44/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions RAIL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell FreightCar America stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for FreightCar America in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" RAIL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in RAIL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View RAIL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is FreightCar America's stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for FreightCar America's stock. Their RAIL share price targets range from $3.50 to $3.50. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $3.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.5%. View analysts price targets for RAIL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have RAIL shares performed in 2024? FreightCar America's stock was trading at $2.70 at the start of the year. Since then, RAIL stock has increased by 33.0% and is now trading at $3.59. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting FreightCar America? FreightCar America saw a decrease in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 204,200 shares, a decrease of 18.4% from the March 15th total of 250,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 41,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.9 days. Approximately 1.5% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View FreightCar America's Short Interest. When is FreightCar America's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024. View our RAIL earnings forecast. How were FreightCar America's earnings last quarter? FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, March, 18th. The transportation company reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.08. The transportation company earned $126.60 million during the quarter. What guidance has FreightCar America issued on next quarter's earnings? FreightCar America issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Monday, March, 18th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $520.0 million-$572.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $483.8 million. What is Edward J. Whalen's approval rating as FreightCar America's CEO? 19 employees have rated FreightCar America Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Whalen on Glassdoor.com. Edward J. Whalen has an approval rating of 42% among the company's employees. This puts Edward J. Whalen in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of FreightCar America own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other FreightCar America investors own include BMO Capital Markets (), Stifel Nicolaus (), Wunderlich (), Standpoint Research (), Duncan Williams (), Soleil Securities (), Sterne Agee CRT (), Robert W. Baird (), Wellington Shields () and Macquarie (). How do I buy shares of FreightCar America? Shares of RAIL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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