NYSE:FSS

Federal Signal (FSS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$80.28
-1.02 (-1.25%)
(As of 05/1/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$80.28
$82.42
50-Day Range
$77.81
$86.51
52-Week Range
$50.71
$88.47
Volume
506,730 shs
Average Volume
352,587 shs
Market Capitalization
$4.90 billion
P/E Ratio
31.24
Dividend Yield
0.60%
Price Target
$70.50

Federal Signal MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
12.2% Downside
$70.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.96% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.38mentions of Federal Signal in the last 14 days
Based on 21 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.37%
From $2.99 to $3.30 Per Share

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.

2.28 out of 5 stars

Multi-Sector Conglomerates Sector

11th out of 18 stocks

Motor Vehicles & Car Bodies Industry

13th out of 28 stocks

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About Federal Signal Stock (NYSE:FSS)

Federal Signal Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. It operates through the Environmental Solutions Group and Safety and Security Systems Group segments. The Environment Solutions Group segment is involved in the manufacture and supply of street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaners, vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, and water blasting equipment. The Safety and Security Systems Group segment offers comprehensive systems and products that law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical services, campuses, military facilities, and industrial sites use to protect people and property. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

FSS Stock Price History

FSS Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/14/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Last Earnings
4/30/2024
Today
5/01/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/31 Dividend
5/16/2024
Dividend Payable
5/31/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Motor vehicles & car bodies
Sub-Industry
Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks
CUSIP
31385510
Employees
4,500
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$70.50
High Stock Price Target
$75.00
Low Stock Price Target
$66.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-13.3%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$157.40 million
Pretax Margin
11.78%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.72 billion
Cash Flow
$3.40 per share
Book Value
$16.44 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
59,130,000
Market Cap
$4.96 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.03
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FSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Federal Signal stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Federal Signal in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FSS shares.
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What is Federal Signal's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Federal Signal's stock. Their FSS share price targets range from $66.00 to $75.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $70.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 12.2%.
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How have FSS shares performed in 2024?

Federal Signal's stock was trading at $76.74 at the start of the year. Since then, FSS stock has increased by 4.7% and is now trading at $80.34.
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Are investors shorting Federal Signal?

Federal Signal saw a decrease in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 572,400 shares, a decrease of 15.9% from the March 31st total of 680,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 360,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.6 days. Approximately 1.0% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Federal Signal's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 25th 2024.
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How were Federal Signal's earnings last quarter?

Federal Signal Co. (NYSE:FSS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The conglomerate reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.09. The conglomerate earned $424.90 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $425.58 million. Federal Signal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.88% and a net margin of 9.14%. The company's revenue was up 10.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.46 EPS.

How often does Federal Signal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Federal Signal?

Federal Signal declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Friday, May 31st. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.60%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 16th.
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Is Federal Signal a good dividend stock?

Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.56%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 18.68%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FSS will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.55% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Federal Signal issued on next quarter's earnings?

Federal Signal updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.950-3.150 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.000. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.9 billion-$1.9 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.9 billion.

What is Dennis J. Martin's approval rating as Federal Signal's CEO?

33 employees have rated Federal Signal Chief Executive Officer Dennis J. Martin on Glassdoor.com. Dennis J. Martin has an approval rating of 65% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Federal Signal own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Federal Signal investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Ford Motor (F), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Pfizer (PFE), Weyerhaeuser (WY), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) and D.R. Horton (DHI).

Who are Federal Signal's major shareholders?

Federal Signal's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (2.22%), Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P. (0.64%), Robeco Schweiz AG (0.56%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.55%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.53%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.19%). Insiders that own company stock include Dennis J Martin, Ian A Hudson, Jennifer L Sherman, Lauren B Elting and Mark Weber.
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How do I buy shares of Federal Signal?

Shares of FSS 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.
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This page (NYSE:FSS) was last updated on 5/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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