NASDAQ:RAIL FreightCar America (RAIL) Stock Price, News & Analysis $5.69 -0.32 (-5.32%) (As of 10:47 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.52▼$6.0150-Day Range$3.07▼$6.0152-Week Range$2.25▼$6.05Volume64,427 shsAverage Volume50,431 shsMarket Capitalization$107.37 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get FreightCar America alerts: Email Address FreightCar America MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.62% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.09Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth115.00%From $0.20 to $0.43 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.2.06 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector89th out of 126 stocksRailroad Equipment Industry4th out of 4 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for FreightCar America.Read more about FreightCar America's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.62% 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 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in FreightCar America has recently decreased by 7.14%, 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 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFreightCar America has a news sentiment score of 0.09. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score 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.Search Interest10 people have searched for RAIL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. 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.Read more about FreightCar America's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for FreightCar America are expected to grow by 115.00% in the coming year, from $0.20 to $0.43 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of FreightCar America is -3.73, 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 -3.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Read more about FreightCar America's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DarwinTop Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.Get Your Free Report 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 HeadlinesAugust 19 at 2:14 AM | americanbankingnews.comFreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comAugust 18, 2024 | msn.comFirst-of-its-kind zero-emissions train rolls into San BernardinoAugust 22, 2024 | Insiders Exposed (Ad)Has Trump Finally Gone Too Far?Lately, there's been a lot of buzz around a secret loophole executive insiders are using to make millions buying and selling their own stocks. It's so powerful ... so profitable ... that most people immediately assume this is just another example of Trump doing what's best for business executives. But surprisingly, this loophole has been on the books for many years and executives have been using it to make HUNDREDS of millions of dollars. And here's the good news.August 16, 2024 | investing.comEarnings call: FreightCar America posts strong Q2 results, raises full-year outlookAugust 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comFreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Meets ExpectationsAugust 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) Now Covered by StockNews.comAugust 12, 2024 | investorplace.comRAIL Stock Earnings: FreightCar America Meets EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024August 22, 2024 | Insiders Exposed (Ad)Has Trump Finally Gone Too Far?Lately, there's been a lot of buzz around a secret loophole executive insiders are using to make millions buying and selling their own stocks. It's so powerful ... so profitable ... that most people immediately assume this is just another example of Trump doing what's best for business executives. But surprisingly, this loophole has been on the books for many years and executives have been using it to make HUNDREDS of millions of dollars. And here's the good news.August 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreightCar America, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 12, 2024 | msn.comU.S. Futures Steady as Markets Await Key Inflation Data, Oil Prices ClimbAugust 12, 2024 | msn.comCalifornia Republican Wants to End to High-Speed Rail: 'Expensive Mess'August 12, 2024 | msn.comFreightCar America Q2 2024 Earnings PreviewAugust 7, 2024 | msn.comRailway manufacturer announces new factory to support US high-speed train projects: 'We want to be in this region for as long as possible'August 1, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreightCar America, Inc. Announces Expansion into Tank Cars Securing Multi-Year OrderJuly 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comFreightCar America, Inc. To Release Second Quarter Results On August 12, 2024July 21, 2024 | msn.comUS High-Speed Rail Maps Show 4 Proposed PhasesJuly 21, 2024 | msn.comFreight train derailed in Fredericksburg, officials saySee 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 Earnings8/12/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2024Fiscal 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 Founded1901Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.54) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio28.75 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-23,590,000.00 Net Margins-0.62% Pretax Margin-0.46% Return on Equity-28.11% Return on Assets5.84% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.87 Quick Ratio0.92 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$358.09 million Price / Sales0.30 Cash Flow$0.23 per share Price / Cash Flow25.30 Book Value($2.58) per share Price / Book-2.23Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares18,870,000Free Float13,472,000Market Cap$108.50 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.97 Social Links 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James R. Meyer (Age 62)Executive Chairman of the Board 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)President, CEO & Director 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 CompetitorsManitowocNYSE:MTWTwin DiscNASDAQ:TWINCommercial Vehicle GroupNASDAQ:CVGICaterpillarNYSE:CATDeere & CompanyNYSE:DEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRenaissance Technologies LLCBought 35,387 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 0.625%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPBought 5,880 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 0.160%Benavides Alejandro GilBought 21,400 shares on 12/14/2023Total: $52,216.00 ($2.44/share)Benavides Alejandro GilBought 12,000 shares on 9/15/2023Total: $58,440.00 ($4.87/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions RAIL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have RAIL shares performed this year? FreightCar America's stock was trading at $2.70 at the beginning of the year. Since then, RAIL stock has increased by 113.0% and is now trading at $5.75. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were FreightCar America's earnings last quarter? FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) announced its earnings results on Monday, August, 12th. The transportation company reported $0.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05. The transportation company earned $147.42 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $127.09 million. FreightCar America had a negative net margin of 0.62% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.11%. 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. Who are FreightCar America's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of FreightCar America include Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.62%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Benavides Alejandro Gil, W Matthew Tonn, Michael Anthony Riordan, Nigris Felan Jose De and James R Meyer. View institutional ownership trends. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of FreightCar America own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that FreightCar America investors own include BMO Capital Markets (), Stifel Nicolaus (), Wunderlich (), Standpoint Research (), Duncan Williams (), Soleil Securities () and Sterne Agee CRT (). This page (NASDAQ:RAIL) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredAir Force quietly working with sub $10 stock on new techThere is a little-known energy technology stock that has made an incredible breakthrough… Which could becom...DTI | SponsoredTrump is sounding the alarmEurope is one of the latest to release a central bank digital currency and along with it, new cash rules. Chri...Preserve Gold | SponsoredUS developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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