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FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) is a designer, producer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. This news page aggregates company announcements and third-party coverage related to RAIL, giving readers a focused view of developments affecting the business and its stock.
Recent company communications describe FreightCar America as a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars with a growing emphasis on railcar repairs, complete rebody services and conversions that return idled rail assets to revenue service. News items often highlight the company’s operating performance, order activity, backlog, and commentary from management on manufacturing flexibility and commercial strategy.
Investors following RAIL can expect news about quarterly financial results and outlook, including revenue trends, margins, cash flow and guidance updates, which are typically accompanied by conference call details and subsequent Form 8-K filings. Coverage also includes corporate actions and governance updates, such as the adoption of a limited duration stockholder rights plan and amendments to executive employment arrangements related to change-in-control severance benefits.
Another area of focus is strategic transactions and growth initiatives. For example, FreightCar America has reported the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, LLC, a distributor of OEM railcar components intended to strengthen its aftermarket distribution business and expand its catalog of running-repair components. Readers can also find announcements about the company’s participation in investor conferences and virtual events, where management presents its strategy and meets with investors.
By reviewing the RAIL news feed on this page, users can track how FreightCar America communicates its performance, strategy and capital allocation decisions over time, and see how these disclosures relate to the company’s role in the North American freight rail market.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) completed the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, LLC on December 22, 2025, adding a family-owned distributor that expands its aftermarket distribution of running-repair components.
The acquisition adds an established regional footprint, including a Houston-area facility in Orange, Texas, and is intended to reduce lead times and enlarge the ready-to-ship components catalog. Management said the deal aligns with its disciplined capital allocation framework and is expected to be immediately accretive as the company scales its aftermarket business and seeks operational improvements across the combined network.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) said CEO Nick Randall and CFO Michael Riordan will hold one-on-one investor meetings at Sidoti's Year End Virtual Investor Conference on December 11, 2025. The participation offers direct investor access to senior management to discuss strategy and financials. For meeting requests or more information, contact the company's investor relations at RAILIR@riveron.com.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced that CEO Nick Randall and CFO Michael Riordan will present and hold one-on-one investor meetings at Noble Capital Markets' Emerging Growth Equity Conference on December 3, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida.
Investors seeking meetings or additional information were directed to contact the company's investor relations team at RAILIR@riveron.com.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) reported third quarter 2025 results showing stronger production and profitability. Revenues were $160.5M (Q3 2024: $113.3M) with railcar deliveries of 1,304 units (prior: 961). Gross margin improved to 15.1% (+80 bps) with gross profit of $24.2M. Adjusted EBITDA was $17.0M (margin 10.6%) and adjusted net income was $7.8M ($0.24 per share). Reported GAAP net loss was $7.4M after a $17.6M non-cash share-price adjustment. Quarter-end backlog was 2,750 units valued at $222.0M. Cash was $62.7M with no revolver borrowings. Fiscal 2025 outlook: deliveries 4,500–4,900; revenue $500–530M; Adjusted EBITDA $43–49M.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Monday, November 10, 2025, before the market opens. The company will host a teleconference the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.
Dial-in numbers: 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562. Webcast (listen-only): https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1738819&tp_key=ac6dd57ff0. Participants should dial in ~10–15 minutes early.
An audio replay will be available from 3:00 p.m. ET on Nov 10, 2025 until 11:59 p.m. ET on Nov 24, 2025 at (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671 (replay passcode 13756539). An archived webcast will be posted on the FreightCar America investor relations website.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL), a manufacturer of railroad freight cars and components, announced its participation in the upcoming Noble Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference. CEO Nick Randall and CFO Michael Riordan will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors on October 8, 2025.
Interested investors can request meetings through the company's Investor Relations team at RAILIR@riveron.com.
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.