LB Foster Company
$ 31.74
1.37%
06 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 336,370,000 USD
- Current Price $ 31.74
- High / Low $ 32.63 / 31.04
- Stock P/E 70.53
- Book Value 17.06
- EPS 0.45
- Next Earning Report 2026-03-03
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.04 %
- ROE 0.03 %
- 52 Week High 32.63
- 52 Week Low 17.16
About
LB Foster Company (FSTR) is a leading provider of innovative solutions tailored to the rail and infrastructure sectors, with its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company excels in manufacturing high-quality products such as rail fastening systems and concrete ties, which are essential for enhancing the safety and efficiency of transit and freight networks worldwide. With a robust focus on engineering excellence and a diverse portfolio, LB Foster is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in the expanding infrastructure market, effectively responding to the evolving demands of clients and strengthening the resilience of transportation systems globally.
Analyst Target Price
$29.00
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-11-03 | 2025-08-11 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-03-03 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-06 | 2024-05-07 | 2024-03-05 | 2023-11-07 | 2023-08-08 | 2023-05-09 | 2023-03-06 |
| Reported EPS | 0.4 | 0.27 | -0.2002 | -0.02 | 3.27 | 0.26 | 0.4 | -0.04 | 0.05 | 0.32 | -0.2 | -4.09 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.01 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.47 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.25 | 0.27 | -0.15 | 0.03 |
| Surprise | -0.21 | -0.32 | -0.2102 | -0.14 | 2.79 | -0.21 | 0.42 | -0.05 | -0.2 | 0.05 | -0.05 | -4.12 |
| Surprise Percentage | -34.4262% | -54.2373% | -2102% | -116.6667% | 581.25% | -44.6809% | 2100% | -500% | -80% | 18.5185% | -33.3333% | -13733.3333% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-03-03 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.66 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | Jan 1970 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Amount | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: FSTR
2026-02-04 02:59:02
Simply Wall St estimates that L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ:FSTR) is undervalued by 30% based on their discounted cash flow (DCF) model, suggesting its intrinsic value is potentially 43% above its current share price of US$31.09. The analysis uses a two-stage DCF model, projecting future cash flows and discounting them, and highlights that the stock appears attractive at a discount to its estimated fair value of US$44.31. Investors are encouraged to consider the assumptions made in the valuation and examine other factors like risks and future earnings growth.
2026-01-28 11:59:20
L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) recently saw its share price move above its 200-day moving average, reaching $28.72 with a trading volume of 8,854 shares. Analysts have mixed ratings on the company, with a consensus "Hold" and a target price of $25.00, while insider selling has been observed. Institutional investors hold a significant portion of the company's stock.
2026-01-13 18:28:12
The article analyzes LB Foster's investment prospects following its Q3 earnings report, providing insights for investors considering whether to buy, sell, or hold the stock. It likely delves into critical financial metrics and future outlook to guide investment decisions.
2026-01-09 05:27:33
Wall Street Zen upgraded L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) from a "buy" to a "strong-buy," although the MarketBeat consensus remains a "Hold" with a target price of $25.00. The company recently missed quarterly EPS and revenue estimates and currently trades near its 52-week high with a market cap of $295 million. Insiders have been net sellers, while institutional investors hold approximately 80.6% of the stock.
2025-12-30 01:12:26
L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) shares recently rose above their 200-day moving average of $25.42, trading at $27.82 with a volume of 13,097 shares. This comes despite the company missing quarterly EPS and revenue estimates, and significant insider selling amounting to approximately $3.56 million in the last 90 days. Analysts currently have a "Hold" consensus rating with an average target price of $25.00, below the current trading price.
2025-12-23 11:09:46
L.B. Foster Co., a microcap in the automobiles sector, presents an attractive valuation with a P/E ratio of 6 and a Price to Book Value of 1.25, alongside a strong ROE of 21.27%. However, the company faces management efficiency challenges, evidenced by a low ROCE of 5.20%, an inventory turnover ratio of 5.11, and a significant decline in net profit in March 2025. Despite its appealing valuation metrics, L.B. Foster Co.'s stock performance over the past year has underperformed the broader market, returning only 5.45%.
