[8-K] FreightCar America, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

FreightCar America, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAIL) submitted a Form 8-K on 4 Aug 2025 to furnish, under Item 2.02, a press release containing its Q2 2025 financial results and a reaffirmation of full-year 2025 guidance. The earnings release is provided as Exhibit 99.1, but detailed metrics are not included in the body of the filing. Because the information is "furnished" rather than "filed," it is excluded from Exchange Act Section 18 liability and is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. No other material events or transactions were reported.

Positive

• Reaffirmation of full-year 2025 guidance indicates management’s outlook remains unchanged.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K furnishes Q2 results; guidance reiterated, no new material events disclosed.

This 8-K is largely procedural. Management issued its Q2 2025 earnings release and confirmed previously issued full-year guidance, signalling steady expectations. However, without the underlying numbers, investors cannot assess performance, margin trends or backlog. The use of Item 2.02 limits legal exposure and indicates no surprise adjustments requiring formal filing. Overall impact on valuation is minimal until the press release details are reviewed.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2025

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FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	000-51237	25-1837219
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

125 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1500

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(800) 458-2235

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	RAIL	Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 4, 2025, FreightCar America, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, as well as reaffirming guidance for 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1		Earnings release dated August 4, 2025, issued by FreightCar America, Inc.
Exhibit 104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.
Date: August 4, 2025	By:	/s/ Michael A. Riordan
		Michael A. Riordan
		Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did FreightCar America (RAIL) disclose in its 8-K dated August 4 2025?

The company furnished its Q2 2025 earnings press release and reiterated full-year 2025 guidance.

Does the 8-K include FreightCar America's Q2 2025 financial numbers?

No. The detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which was not reproduced in the filing text.

Is the information in Item 2.02 considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. It is furnished, meaning it is not subject to Section 18 liability or automatic incorporation into other filings.

Were any other material events reported by FreightCar America?

No additional transactions, leadership changes or strategic actions were disclosed.