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FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) has announced the adoption of a limited duration stockholder rights plan, effective immediately through August 5, 2026. The Rights Plan aims to protect stockholders' interests and ensure fair treatment in potential control situations.
Chairman Jim Meyer emphasized that the company has re-engineered its business and is executing a strategic growth plan. CEO Nick Randall highlighted the company's leading margin profile, growing market share, and focus on expanding into tank car conversions while maintaining their flexible manufacturing model.
The plan was implemented following a review of the company's ownership structure and is designed to prevent control acquisition through open-market accumulation without appropriate premium payment or Board consideration.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL), a manufacturer of railroad freight cars and components, has announced its participation in the upcoming Midwest IDEAS Conference in Chicago on August 26-27, 2025.
CFO Michael Riordan will deliver a presentation on August 27th at 4:50 PM CT and conduct one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day. Investors can access the live presentation webcast through the company's Investor Relations website.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) reported its Q2 2025 results, delivering revenues of $118.6 million with 939 railcar deliveries. The company achieved a gross margin of 15.0%, expanding 250 basis points year-over-year. Net income reached $11.7 million ($0.34 per share), including a $51.9 million benefit from a valuation allowance release.
The company secured new orders for 1,226 railcars valued at $106.9 million and ended Q2 with a strong backlog of 3,624 units worth $316.9 million. FreightCar America reaffirmed its FY2025 guidance, projecting deliveries of 4,500-4,900 railcars and revenue of $530-595 million.
The company maintained positive operating cash flow for the fifth consecutive quarter, generating $8.5 million in operating cash flow and $7.9 million in adjusted free cash flow.FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL), a railroad freight car manufacturer, has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release for August 4, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on August 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EDT. While the webcast will be listen-only, participants can join the Q&A session via phone. An audio replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. EDT on August 5 until August 19, 2025.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL), a manufacturer of railroad freight cars and components, has announced its participation in the upcoming Noble Capital Markets Virtual Equity Conference on June 4, 2025. The company's leadership team, including CEO Nick Randall and CFO Mike Riordan, will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors during the event. Interested investors can schedule meetings by contacting the company's IR team at RAILIR@riveron.com.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL), a manufacturer of railroad freight cars and components, has announced its participation in the upcoming Wolfe 18th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 20, 2025. The company's leadership team, including President and CEO Nick Randall and CFO Mike Riordan, will be available for one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference. Interested investors can schedule meetings through the company's Investor Relations team.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) has secured orders for 1,250 railcars valued at $141 million during Q1 2025. The orders represent 25% of all new railcars ordered in the quarter and 36% of their addressable market, marking their largest market share intake in 15 years.
The company reported strong demand across their product portfolio, particularly in gondolas, open-top hoppers, and covered hopper cars. CEO Nick Randall confirmed that their North American railcar sales are not subject to tariffs due to compliance with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL), a diversified manufacturer of railroad freight cars, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results release for May 5, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results on May 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Investors can access the call via phone (1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562) or through a listen-only webcast at freightcaramerica.com. An audio replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. EDT on May 6 until May 20, 2025, accessible by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671 with passcode 13753235.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Full-year revenue increased 56.2% to $559.4 million, with deliveries up 44.3% to 4,362 railcars. The company achieved a gross margin of 12.0% with gross profit of $67.0 million.
Q4 2024 highlights include revenue of $137.7 million (up 8.8% YoY), with stable railcar deliveries of 1,019 units. Net income was $34.6 million ($1.01 per share), while Adjusted EBITDA reached $13.9 million, up 113.8% YoY.
For 2025, the company projects revenue between $530-595 million, with railcar deliveries of 4,500-4,900 units and Adjusted EBITDA of $43-49 million. The company's backlog stands at 2,797 units valued at $266.5 million.
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