Is L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
L.B. Foster Company
NASDAQ:FSTR
$41.83 USD
$0.49 (1.19%)
- Volume
- 56.48K
- Average Volume
- 120.38K
- Market Capitalization
- $437.49M
- P/E Ratio
- 38.38
- Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Price Target
- $21.00
- Year High
- $45.81
- Year Low
- $21.67
- Day High
- —
- Day Low
- —
- Payout Ratio
- $0.00
- Current Ratio
- $2.22
Industry, Sector & symbol
| Stock Exchange | NASDAQ |
| CEO | John F. Kasel |
| Industry | Railroads |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Current Symbol | FSTR |
| CUSIP | 350060109 |
| CIK | 0000352825 |
| Web | https://www.lbfoster.com |
| Phone | 412 928 3400 |
| Currency | USD |
| Employees | 1191 |
| Country | US |
Liquidity
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 0.48 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00 |
| Current Ratio | 2.22 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.28 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 |
Sales & Book Value
| Annual Sales | $540.01M |
| Price / Sales | 0.78 |
| Cash Flow | 3.44 |
| Price / Cash Flow | 12.48 |
| Price / Book | 2.46 |
Price Target and Rating
| Average Stock Price Forecast | $21.00 |
| High Stock Price Forecast | $21.00 |
| Low Stock Price Forecast | $21.00 |
| Forecast Upside/Downside | 99.19% |
| Consensus Rating | Neutral |
| Rating Score(0-5) | 3 |
| Research Coverage | 7 Analysts |
Profitability
| EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year) | $0.69 |
| Trailing P/E Ratio | 38.38 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.57 |
| P/E Growth | -0.57 |
| Net Income | $7.54M |
| Net Margin | 1.98% |
| Pretax Margin | 3.83% |
| Return on Equity | 6.39% |
| Return on Assets | 3.34% |
Financials Score
| AltmanZ Score | 4.66 |
| Piotroski Score | 8.00 |
| Working Capital | 89.26M |
| Total Assets | 333.78M |
| Ebit | 26.17M |
| Market Cap | 437.49M |
| Total Liabilities | 159.29M |
Poll Results
About L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ:FSTR) Stock
L.B. Foster Company is a global provider of specialized, engineered, and manufactured solutions tailored for building and infrastructure development. Its "Rail, Technologies, and Services" division supplies new and used rail to diverse clients, including passenger and short-line freight railroads, industrial enterprises, and rail construction contractors. This segment also delivers a comprehensive array of rail accessories, such as track spikes, anchors, bolts, angle bars, and tie plates. Furthermore, it offers specialized items like power rail, direct fixation fasteners, coverboards, and trackwork components, alongside the design and production of insulated rail joints and related parts. The division's portfolio extends to advanced solutions for friction management, railway condition moni ... toring, wheel impact detection, wayside data collection, and engineered concrete ties, complemented by ongoing aftermarket support. The "Precast Concrete Products" segment manufactures a variety of custom precast concrete items. These include sound barriers, burial vaults, bridge beams, box culverts, septic tanks, and other pre-stressed products designed for the transportation and broader infrastructure sectors. This segment also constructs prefabricated concrete buildings, used as public restrooms, concession kiosks, and protective storage units, primarily for national, state, and municipal parks. Meanwhile, the "Steel Products and Measurement" segment focuses on highway construction and repair, offering bridge decking, railings, fabricated structural steel, expansion joints, and bridge forms. Additionally, this division produces threaded pipe products essential for industrial water wells, irrigation systems, and the oil and gas industry. It also provides protective pipe coatings for energy pipelines and utility applications, as well as precise measurement systems specifically for the petroleum market. The company reaches its customers through both direct sales and an extensive network of agents. Established in 1902, L.B. Foster Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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PITTSBURGH, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR, the “Company”), announced today that Bill Thalman, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Sean Reilly, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Three-Part Advisors' East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 11, 2026, beginning at 8:35 AM EDT at The Westin New York at Times Square in New York, New York. Presentation materials for the conference will be posted on the Company's Investor Relations website under “Presentations” the morning of the conference.
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L.B. Foster Company Announces the Appointment of Executive Officers
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PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR), a global technology solutions provider of products and services for the Rail and Infrastructure markets, announced today that, effective June 1, 2026, its Board of Directors has promoted certain executive officers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the current L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) stock price?
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L.B. Foster Company(NASDAQ:FSTR) stock price is $41.83 in the last trading session. During the trading session, FSTR stock reached the peak price of $45.81 while $21.67 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in FSTR stock occurred in the recent session was 1.19% while the dollar amount for the price change in FSTR stock was $0.49.
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FSTR's industry and sector of operation?
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The NASDAQ listed FSTR is part of Railroads industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector.
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Who are the executives of FSTR?
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Gregory W. Lippard | Senior Vice President of Rail, Technologies & Services
John F. Kasel | President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Patrick J. Guinee | Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Sean Reilly | Senior VP & CFO
Timothy J. Curran | Controller & Principal Accounting Officer -
How many employees does FSTR have?
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Number of FSTR employees currently stands at 1191. FSTR operates from 415 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, US.
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Link for FSTR official website?
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Official Website of FSTR is: https://www.lbfoster.com
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How do I contact FSTR?
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FSTR could be contacted at phone #412 928 3400 and can also be accessed through its website. FSTR operates from 415 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, US.
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How many shares of FSTR are traded daily?
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The average number of FSTR shares traded daily for last 3 months was 120.38K.
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What is the market cap of FSTR currently?
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The market value of FSTR currently stands at $437.49M with its latest stock price at $41.83