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FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:RAIL - US3570231007 - Common Stock

8.17 USD
+0.16 (+2%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 12:44:07 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

0

We assign a technical rating of 0 out of 10 to RAIL. RAIL scores bad on all fronts: it is a bad performer in the overall market and both the medium and short term pictures are negative.

Both the long and short term trends are negative. It is better to avoid buying stocks with negative trends.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, RAIL is a bad performer in the overall market: 78% of all stocks are doing better.
In the last month RAIL has a been trading in the 7.27 - 10.20 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
RAIL is an average performer in the Machinery industry, it outperforms 42% of 130 stocks in the same industry.
RAIL is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so RAIL is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL Weekly stock chart
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

5

Although the technical rating is bad, RAIL does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. We notice that large players showed an interest for RAIL in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.

  • Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
Support and Resistance Analysis

6.01

10.13

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 8.02 to 8.02. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 7.74 to 7.81. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 7.40 to 7.50. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Support @6.07 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

4 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 9.05 to 9.08. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @9.23 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @9.78 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 9.94 to 10.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe long term trend for RAIL is down.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for RAIL is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength22.38NEGATIVERAIL has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 77.62% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of RAIL is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of RAIL is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of RAIL is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)43.75NEUTRALThe RSI value for RAIL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.01NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests RAIL has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)20.85NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for RAIL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)6.73HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for RAIL suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)16.85NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for RAIL suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL Daily stock chart

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC

NASDAQ:RAIL (11/28/2025, 12:44:07 PM)

8.17

+0.16 (+2%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryMachinery
Performance
% Chg2%
1 Week8.1%
2 Weeks-7.4%
1 Month-12.65%
3 Month-6.21%
6 Month1.26%
12 Month-18.27%
2 Year242.31%
3 Year106.98%
5 Year202.26%
10 Year-66.97%
15 Year-67.75%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.55
ATR(20)%6.73%
ATR Inc-51.02%
Range Today0.21
ADR(20)0.51
ADR(20)%6.29%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS22.38
3 months CRS26.42
6 months CRS34.43
Mansfield-1.75
10 Day High8.71
10 Day Low7.27
20 Day High10.2
20 Day Low7.27
52 Week High13.64
52 Week Low4.31
CS1 End7.81
CR1 Start8.02
Volume & EV
DER(3)5.77%
DER(5)5.12%
Volume26.17K
Volume Incr-23.69%
Vol(5)131.94K
Vol(50)152.46K

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC / RAIL FAQ

What is the technical rating for RAIL stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to RAIL.


What is the trend direction for RAIL stock?

The current trend direction for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for RAIL stock?

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) has an RSI value of 43.7487. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) stock?

The short term momentum for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is negative.


What is the buy/sell signal for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) stock?

The buy/sell signal for FREIGHTCAR AMERICA INC (RAIL) is sell as both the short term and long term trends are negative.