FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:RAIL • US3570231007
13.15 USD
-0.33 (-2.45%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
13.15 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/5/2026, 5:29:20 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$15.64
+ 18.94% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMar 9, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Estimate$0.19
Revenue Estimate147.66M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
85.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$15.64
Upside
+ 18.94%
From current price of $13.15 to mean target of $15.64, Based on 8 analyst forecasts
Low
$13.13
Median
$15.30
High
$18.90
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
0.00%
3 Months
2.22%
Price Target Summary
8 analysts have analysed RAIL and the average price target is 15.64 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.94% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 13.15.
The average price target has been revised upward by 2.22% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
85.00%
RAIL was analyzed by 8 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 85. So analysts seem to be very confident about RAIL.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
RAIL was analyzed by 8 analysts. More opinions would make the average more meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-08 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterate | Equal-Weight -> Equal-Weight |
| 2023-04-10 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Market Perform |
| 2023-03-28 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterate | Equal-Weight |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMar 9, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Estimate$0.19
Revenue Estimate147.66M
Revenue Q2Q7.24%
EPS Q2Q-9.33%
Number of Analysts5
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.00%
Revenue (3 Months)
-15.44%
EPS (1 Month)
13.13%
EPS (3 Months)
0.90%
Next Earnings Summary
RAIL is expected to report earnings on 3/9/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 0.19 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 147.66M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 15.44% in the past 3 months. Downward revisions are a negative sign and indicate that analysts are more pessimistic about the next earnings compared to 3 months ago.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 364.8M 79.62% | 358.093M -1.84% | 559.425M 56.22% | 530.58M -5.16% | 627.89M 18.34% | 711.1M 13.25% | 796.55M 12.02% | 870.2M 9.25% | 925.36M 6.34% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.7M 114.53% | 18.88M 1,010.59% | 39.89M 111.28% | 47.862M 19.98% | 59.169M 23.62% | 68.006M 14.94% | 68.721M 1.05% | 79.979M 16.38% | 85.257M 6.60% | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | -2.4M 85.00% | 14.274M 694.75% | 34.127M 139.09% | 38.531M 12.90% | 50.297M 30.54% | 61.987M 23.24% | 61.732M -0.41% | 72.763M 17.87% | 77.824M 6.96% | |
| Operating Margin | -0.66% | 3.99% | 6.10% | 7.26% | 8.01% | 8.72% | 7.75% | 8.36% | 8.41% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | -0.84 35.88% | -0.40 52.38% | 0.36 190.00% | 0.56 55.83% | 0.74 32.73% | 0.94 26.03% | 0.92 -2.17% | 1.13 23.33% | 1.22 8.11% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q4 / 25 | Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 0.19 -9.33% | 0.14 178.81% | 0.18 66.91% | 0.22 -6.50% | 0.21 9.82% | 0.18 31.70% | 0.24 33.33% | 0.27 18.18% | 0.26 21.95% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 147.66M 7.24% | 135.12M 40.33% | 157.38M 32.67% | 170.79M 6.40% | 173.98M 17.82% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 12.83M -26.27% | 12.771M 137.95% | 14.541M 35.23% | 15.965M -16.66% | 15.566M 21.33% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 13.924M 19.63% | 11.191M 189.10% | 12.312M 59.75% | 12.586M -13.55% | 14.183M 1.86% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
37.62%
EPS Next 5 Year
25.75%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
6.71%
Revenue Next 5 Year
8.26%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
25.77%
EBIT Next 5 Year
18.53%
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL Forecast FAQ
What is the price target for RAIL stock?
8 analysts have analysed RAIL and the average price target is 15.64 USD. This implies a price increase of 18.94% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 13.15.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC?
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) will report earnings on 2026-03-09, after the market close.
What are the consensus estimates for RAIL stock next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is 0.19 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 147.66M USD.
How do analysts rate FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL)?
The consensus rating for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is 85 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.