Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) Stock Price & Analysis
Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) closed at USD 41.26 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 1.69% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 41.97; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 40.84–42.3 on volume of 45,578 shares. Market capitalization is $297.60M, with a 52-week range of USD 16.55–48.77 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (FRD)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +106.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +238.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate null.
Analysts (FRD)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FRD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +106.3% | +238.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +106.8% | +27.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.8% | 53.2% |
| Max drawdown | -24.6% (Nov 2025→Mar 2026) | -49.5% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 41.26 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.69% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 41.97 |
| Open | USD 42.11 |
| Day Range | USD 40.84 – 42.3 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.55 – 48.77 |
| Volume | 45,578 shares |
| Market Cap | $297.60M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (FRD)
Nexqual's technical model rates FRD "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.94 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 42.49) |
| MACD | 0.18 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (FRD)
Wall Street analysts rate FRD "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (FRD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FRD)
| Total Revenue | $752.11M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +78.10% |
| Gross Margin | +14.50% |
| Operating Margin | +8.77% |
| Profit Margin | +3.63% |
| ROE | +18.11% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.62 |
| Current Ratio | 2.9 |
| Total Cash | $5.03M |
| Total Debt | $101.32M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FRD)
Nexqual rates Friedman Industries, Incorporated's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +78% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 15%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $5M cash vs $101M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $365K (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 8.6% |
Ownership (FRD)
| Insider Ownership | +6.60% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +54.79% |
| Shares Outstanding | 7.21M |
| Float | 6.74M |
| Short % of Float | +2.35% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (FRD)
Friedman Industries, Incorporated is led by Michael J. Taylor (age 66), Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Chairman of the Board, President & CEO | Michael J. Taylor (age 66) |
|---|---|
| CFO, Secretary & Treasurer | Alex LaRue (age 39) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Gaurav Chhibbar (age 38) |
| Vice President of Sales and Purchasing | Jonathan Holcomb |
| Director of Human Resources | Kimberly Thomas |
Major Backers & Investors (FRD)
Notable institutional backers of Friedman Industries, Incorporated include De Lisle Partners LLP, Gendell, Jeffrey L., DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| De Lisle Partners LLP | 5.61% |
| Gendell, Jeffrey L. | 4.92% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 4.9% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 4.13% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 1.94% |
| Truffle Hound Capital, LLC | 1.62% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.73% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.39% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 7.54% |
| Geode Capital | 2.4% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTL | Algoma Steel Group Inc. | USD 4.1 | ▼ 4.43% |
| MTUS | Metallus Inc. | USD 20.42 | ▼ 0.68% |
| NWPX | NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. | USD 98.15 | ▼ 1.29% |
| SID | Companhia Siderurgica Nacional | USD 1.15 | ▼ 7.26% |
| WS | Worthington Steel, Inc. | USD 39.3 | ▲ 0.26% |
| SIM | Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. | USD 27.95 | ▲ 1.67% |
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