L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Stock Price & Analysis
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) closed at USD 35.33 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.40% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 35.83; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 34.99–35.57 on volume of 31,499 shares. Market capitalization is $371.66M, with a 52-week range of USD 23.81–45.81 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
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Key facts (FSTR)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $558M, net income $11.4M (2.0% margin), free cash flow $47.1M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 32.7x (avg 70.3x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 11.5x, net debt $42.1M.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts), mean target USD 44 (range 42–46).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +31.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +121.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 0.6, revenue estimate $152M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (FSTR)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $514M | $497M | $544M | $531M | $540M | $558M |
| Gross profit | $86.3M | $89.6M | $112M | $118M | $114M | — |
| Operating income | $4.5M | -$7.2M | $9.1M | $20.5M | $21.9M | $24.3M |
| Net income | $3.6M | -$45.6M | $1.5M | $42.9M | $7.5M | $11.4M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.34 | -$4.25 | $0.13 | $3.89 | $0.69 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$5.4M | -$18.2M | $32.4M | $12.8M | $25.2M | $47.1M |
| Gross margin | 16.8% | 18.0% | 20.6% | 22.2% | 21.1% | — |
| Operating margin | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| Net margin | 0.7% | -9.2% | 0.3% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Revenue growth | +3.3% | -3.1% | +9.3% | -2.4% | +1.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $10.4M | $2.9M | $2.6M | $2.5M | $4.3M | — |
| Total debt | $31.2M | $91.8M | $55.2M | $46.8M | $42.6M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (FSTR)
P/E 32.7x · P/S 0.7x · EV/EBITDA 11.5x · EV/Sales 0.7x · P/FCF 7.9x · P/B 2.1x · FCF yield 12.67% · Earnings yield 3.06% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.33% · Net debt $42.1M · EV $414M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 38.9x, Dec 2024 6.9x, Dec 2023 165.2x.
Analysts (FSTR)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts; mean target USD 44 (low 42, high 46).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FSTR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +31.7% | +121.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +31.9% | +17.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.9% | 43.6% |
| Max drawdown | -24.1% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -46.1% (Nov 2021→Dec 2022) |
FSTR revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail, Technologies, and Services | $72.0M | 52.0% | -5.2% |
| Infrastructure Solutions | $66.5M | 48.0% | -1.5% |
| — Precast Concrete Products (part of Infrastructure Solutions) | $47.1M | 34.0% | +2.1% |
| — Steel Products (part of Infrastructure Solutions) | $19.4M | 14.0% | -9.3% |
| Total revenue | $138.6M | 100% | — |
FSTR revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales of goods | $117.1M | 84.5% | -9.2% |
| Rail Products | $34.6M | 25.0% | -27.3% |
| Global Friction Management | $24.1M | 17.4% | +18.1% |
| Sales of services | $21.4M | 15.5% | +47.8% |
| Technology Services and Solutions | $13.3M | 9.6% | +66.9% |
| Total revenue | $138.6M | 100% | — |
FSTR revenue by region (fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $481.4M | 89.2% | +5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $32.4M | 6.0% | -26.4% |
| Canada | $19.4M | 3.6% | -12.1% |
| Other Geographical Locations | $6.7M | 1.2% | -31.8% |
| Total revenue | $540.0M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
FSTR company outlook (results filed Aug 10, 2026)
- “Financial Guidance • Second quarter gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 22.3% despite 3.5% lower sales from last year • First six months gross margin expanded 60 basis points to 21.8% on 7.6% higher sales over last year • Second quarter net income increased $0.2 million over last year to $3.1 million;”
- “Adjusted EBITDA 1 of $16.8 million increased $2.8 million, or 19.6%, over last year • Generated quarterly operating cash flow of $17.9 million, improving Gross Leverage Ratio 1 to 1.0x • Backlog 1 increased 17.4% during the quarter supporting the Company's reaffirmed 2026 guidance PITTSBURGH, PA, August 10, 2026 – L.B.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
FSTR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.60 | $0.64 | -5.5% | $152.2M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.58 | $0.56 | +5.4% | $150.4M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.62 | $1.74 | -6.9% | $562.4M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.02 | $1.98 | +2.3% | $576.6M | 2 |
FSTR options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.9% (±$4.20) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 2, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±10.6% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 72.8% | ±11.9% |
30-day implied volatility 46.9% vs 21.7% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC)
| Price | USD 35.33 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.40% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 35.83 |
| Open | USD 35.57 |
| Day Range | USD 34.99 – 35.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.81 – 45.81 |
| Volume | 31,499 shares |
| Market Cap | $371.66M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (FSTR)
Nexqual's technical model rates FSTR "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.63 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 36.92) |
| MACD | -0.62 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FSTR)
Wall Street analysts rate FSTR "Hold" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 44 (range USD 42–46), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 44 |
| High Target | USD 46 |
| Low Target | USD 42 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (FSTR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.6 |
| Revenue Estimate | $152.19M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.41 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.14 vs est -0.22 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.67 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.62 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FSTR)
| Total Revenue | $558.35M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -3.50% |
| Gross Margin | +21.91% |
| Operating Margin | +6.29% |
| Profit Margin | +2.04% |
| ROE | +6.38% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.39 |
| Current Ratio | 2 |
| Total Cash | $5.78M |
| Total Debt | $70.32M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $47.08M (8.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FSTR)
Nexqual rates L.B. Foster Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 22%, operating 6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $6M cash and investments vs $48M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $47M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 5.3% |
Ownership (FSTR)
| Insider Ownership | +8.19% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +82.33% |
| Shares Outstanding | 10.52M |
| Float | 9.73M |
| Short % of Float | +4.87% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
Leadership (FSTR)
L.B. Foster Company is led by John F. Kasel, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | John F. Kasel |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & COO | William M. Thalman |
| Senior VP & CFO | Sean M. Reilly |
| Senior Vice President of Human Resources | Jamie F. O'Neill |
| Senior Vice President of Operational Administration | Sara Fay Rolli |
Major Backers & Investors (FSTR)
Notable institutional backers of L.B. Foster Company include Brandes Investment Partners L.P., Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL, EQ Advisors Trust-1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 13.6% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 8.42% |
| EQ Advisors Trust-1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value Portfolio | 5.18% |
| Datum One Series Trust-BRANDES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | 3.96% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 3.39% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 2.55% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.07% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.44% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.02% |
| Geode Capital | 2.34% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:33 UTC.
From L.B. Foster Company's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-05)
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our ability to use our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
- We have certain tax attributes, including US federal, state, and foreign operating loss carryforwards, and federal research and development credits, which may be available to offset future taxable income in certain jurisdictions.
- Compliance with environmental laws and regulations could incur significant costs.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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