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L.B. Foster Company (FSTR)
$44.94+0.17 (+0.38%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
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The Narrative
L.B. Foster Company in the Industrials sector is trading at $44.94 with a market capitalization of $470M. Wall Street consensus targets $40.00 (2 analysts), implying a -11.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $45.81, remaining 45.5% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -11.0% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $121.14M↓ | $160.37M↑ | $138.29M↓ | $143.56M↑ | $97.79M |
| Gross Profit | $25.70M↓ | $31.64M↑ | $31.07M↑ | $30.90M↑ | $20.15M |
| Operating Income | $2.04M↓ | $7.83M↓ | $8.29M↑ | $7.68M↑ | -$1.92M |
| Net Income | $1.50M↓ | $2.42M↓ | $4.35M↑ | $2.88M↑ | -$2.11M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
L.B. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Serv...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$470.01M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
43.63
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.16
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
6.42%
Volume
Today's trading volume
106,805
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