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Foster (Lb) Co.

FSTR

L.B. Foster Company is a global technology solutions provider that engineers, manufactures, and distributes products and services for critical infrastructure.

Market cap
$392.91M+33.2%
Revenue$558.4M+10.1%
Net income$11.4M-68.9%
Free cash flow$47.1M+104%
EPS (diluted)$1.05-68.6%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Nov 2, 2026 (in a month)
Revenue estimate$152.2M
EPS estimate$0.60

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$138.6M-3.5%
Gross profit$30.9M-0.1%
Operating income$6.2M-19.9%
Net income$3.1M+9.7%
EPS (diluted)$0.29+7.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$5.8M+38.2%
Total debt$71.0M-30.6%
Total equity$178.0M+2.1%
Total assets$334.2M-4.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$17.9M+71.7%
CapEx$3.6M+33.2%
Free cash flow$14.3M+85.0%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$391.86M+33.2%
Enterprise value$457.05M+16.5%
P/E34.4×+26.4×
P/S0.7×+0.1×

Profitability

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Gross margin21.4%-0.8pp
Operating margin4.4%+1.2pp
Net margin2%-5.2pp
FCF margin8.4%+3.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity6.5%-16.3pp
Debt / equity0.4×-0.2×
Current ratio-0.5×

Segments

By segment

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Rail, Technologies, and Services$72.0M-5.2%
Precast Concrete Products$47.1M+2.1%
Steel Products$19.4M-9.3%

By product

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Rail Products$34.6M-27.3%
Technology Services and Solutions$13.3M+66.9%

Competitors

Profile

L.B. Foster Company is a global technology solutions provider that engineers, manufactures, and distributes products and services for critical infrastructure. The company specializes in rail systems, friction management, and infrastructure solutions, serving freight and passenger railroads as well as the civil and energy construction markets. Its core value proposition centers on enhancing the safety, reliability, and performance of infrastructure through innovative engineering and digital monitoring technologies.

Competitive position

A leading high-end supplier of precast buildings and a specialized provider of integrated rail technology and friction management solutions with a global footprint.

GeographiesNorth America, South America, Europe, Asia
Customer segmentsTransportation, Government Agencies, Energy Utilities, Industrial Enterprises
Business modelManufacturing, Distribution, Engineering Services, Aftermarket Services
SuppliersSteel producers, Cement and aggregate suppliers, Electronics and component manufacturers, Epoxy and chemical suppliers
CustomersClass I, II, and III railroads, Transit agencies, Highway and bridge contractors, Pipeline operators, Municipal water departments
Listed1981
Employees1.6K
CEOJohn F. Kasel
IndustryRailroads
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Foster (Lb) Co.'s market cap?
Foster (Lb) Co. (FSTR) has a market capitalization of $392.9M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Foster (Lb) Co.'s revenue and profitability?
Foster (Lb) Co. generated $558.4M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $11.4M, representing a net margin of 2.0%. Gross margin stands at 21.4%, with free cash flow of $47.1M. The latest reported period is Q2 2026.
Who are Foster (Lb) Co.'s competitors?
Foster (Lb) Co.'s key competitors include Oldcastle Infrastructure, Progress Rail, FTAI Infrastructure Inc. Common Stock, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Foster (Lb) Co. partner with?
Foster (Lb) Co.'s notable partners include ABB Ltd, Kennametal, Inc..
What subsidiaries does Foster (Lb) Co. have?
Foster (Lb) Co.'s subsidiaries include CXT Inc., Allegheny Rail Products.
Where is Foster (Lb) Co. headquartered?
Foster (Lb) Co. is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 1,562 people. It has been publicly traded since 1981.