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FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) swings to Q2 loss as backlog surges 121%

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FreightCar America reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $113.1 million with 927 railcar deliveries, slightly below the prior year. Gross margin declined to 5.5%, including $2.2 million of workforce realignment costs, leading to an operating loss of $4.3 million. A $24.9 million non-cash loss from warrant liability remeasurement drove a net loss of $30.1 million, or $(0.94) per diluted share. Adjusted net loss was $0.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 million, down from $9.3 million in 2025.

Order activity was strong, with backlog rising 121% sequentially to 3,972 units valued at $344 million, and aftermarket revenue growing 13% year over year. Warrant exercises reduced the warrant liability to about $14.0 million and contributed to positive stockholders’ equity of $36.2 million. Second quarter operating cash flow was $12.1 million and free cash flow increased 43% to $11.3 million. Management realigned its Castaños operations, targeting approximately $12 million of annualized structural savings beginning in the third quarter, completed a second aftermarket acquisition after quarter-end, and now expects 2026 deliveries of 3,500–3,900 railcars, revenue of $410–$460 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $36–$44 million, with midpoints below 2025 levels.

Positive

  • Backlog increased 121% sequentially to 3,972 units valued at $344 million, with management citing one of its strongest order quarters and an industry new-railcar order share of roughly 45%.
  • Free cash flow rose 43% year over year in Q2 2026 to $11.3 million, supported by $12.1 million of operating cash flow and contributing to cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $63.0 million.
  • Warrant exercises reduced the warrant liability from $119.4 million at March 31, 2026 to about $14.0 million at June 30, 2026, helping shift stockholders’ equity to a positive $36.2 million from a deficit at year-end 2025.
  • Operational realignment in Castaños is expected to deliver approximately $12 million of annualized structural cost savings, with benefits beginning in the third quarter of 2026, while a second aftermarket acquisition adds to the higher-margin aftermarket platform.

Negative

  • The company posted a Q2 2026 net loss of $30.1 million, or $(0.94) per diluted share, compared with net income of $11.7 million in Q2 2025, largely due to a $24.9 million non-cash warrant liability loss.
  • Profitability compressed significantly, with gross margin falling from 15.0% to 5.5% year over year and Adjusted EBITDA declining from $9.3 million (7.8% margin) to $1.2 million (1.0% margin) in Q2 2026.
  • The updated fiscal 2026 outlook guides to revenue of $410–$460 million and railcar deliveries of 3,500–3,900, with midpoints implying year-over-year declines of 13.2% in revenue and 10.3% in deliveries.
  • For the first six months of 2026, revenue declined from $214.9 million to $177.4 million, and Adjusted net results moved from income of $5.4 million to an Adjusted net loss of $1.3 million.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
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Q2 2026 Revenue $113.1 million Three months ended June 30, 2026 versus $118.6 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Net loss $30.1 million Includes $24.9 million non-cash loss on warrant liability remeasurement
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $1.2 million Adjusted EBITDA margin of 1.0% versus $9.3 million and 7.8% in Q2 2025
Backlog units 3,972 units Valued at $344 million at June 30, 2026; backlog value up 121% sequentially
Q2 2026 Free cash flow $11.3 million Free cash flow of $11.348 million, up 43% year over year in the quarter
Warrant liability $14.0 million Reduced from $119.4 million at March 31, 2026 to June 30, 2026
Stockholders’ equity $36.2 million Total stockholders’ equity at June 30, 2026 versus $(107.4) million at Dec. 31, 2025
Fiscal 2026 revenue outlook $410–$460 million Updated guidance range; midpoint 13.2% below prior year revenue
warrant liability financial
"Recorded a $24.9 million non-cash loss related to share price appreciation accounting on the warrant liability"
Warrant liability is the financial obligation a company records when it grants warrants—special options giving the holder the right to buy company shares at a set price in the future. It matters to investors because changes in this liability can affect a company's reported earnings and overall financial health, similar to how a pending contract can influence a company's future value.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 million, representing a margin of 1.0%"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Free cash flow financial
"Operating cash flow of $12.1 million, and Free Cash Flow of $11.3 million, up 43% year over year"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
valuation allowance financial
"the Company released the majority of the valuation allowance in the United States on federal and state deferred tax assets"
A valuation allowance is a reserve set aside to reduce the value of certain assets on a company's financial records when there is uncertainty about whether they will generate the expected benefits. It acts like a caution sign, indicating that some assets might not be fully recoverable or worth their recorded amount. This matters to investors because it provides a more realistic picture of a company's financial health and potential risks.
Deferred income taxes financial
"Deferred income taxes of 52,053 and 52,970 reported on the balance sheet"
Deferred income taxes are accounting entries that record taxes a company will owe or reclaim in the future because the company's financial accounting and its tax returns recognize income or expenses at different times. They matter to investors because deferred taxes affect future cash flow and can change a company’s real profit picture—think of them as a postponed tax bill or credit that shifts when and how much cash actually leaves or enters the business.
Revenue $113.1 million Compared to $118.6 million in the second quarter of 2025
Net (loss) income $(30.1) million Compared to net income of $11.7 million in the second quarter of 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $1.2 million Compared to $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2025
Gross margin 5.5% Compared to 15.0% in the second quarter of 2025
Guidance

Updated 2026 outlook calls for railcar deliveries of 3,500–3,900, revenue of $410–$460 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $36–$44 million, with midpoints implying year-over-year declines of 10.3% in deliveries, 13.2% in revenue and 2.9% in Adjusted EBITDA.

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How did FreightCar America (RAIL) perform financially in Q2 2026?

FreightCar America reported Q2 2026 revenue of $113.1 million and a net loss of $30.1 million, or $(0.94) per diluted share. Adjusted net loss was $0.8 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 million, compared with $9.3 million a year earlier.

What drove FreightCar America (RAIL)'s Q2 2026 net loss?

The Q2 2026 net loss of $30.1 million was primarily driven by a $24.9 million non-cash loss related to share price appreciation accounting on the warrant liability. Lower gross margin of 5.5%, including $2.2 million of workforce realignment costs, also weighed on profitability.

How strong is FreightCar America (RAIL)'s backlog after Q2 2026?

Backlog increased 121% sequentially to 3,972 units valued at $344 million, including a mix of new builds, conversions and retrofits. Management noted this reflected one of its strongest order quarters and about 45% share of industry new-railcar orders in the period.

What is FreightCar America (RAIL)'s updated fiscal 2026 outlook?

For 2026, the company now expects 3,500–3,900 railcar deliveries, revenue of $410–$460 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $36–$44 million. The midpoints imply year-over-year declines of 10.3% in deliveries, 13.2% in revenue and 2.9% in Adjusted EBITDA.

How did FreightCar America (RAIL)'s cash flow and balance sheet look in Q2 2026?

Q2 2026 operating cash flow was $12.1 million and free cash flow rose 43% year over year to $11.3 million. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $62.98 million, warrant liability fell to about $14.0 million, and stockholders’ equity improved to $36.2 million.

How is FreightCar America (RAIL)'s aftermarket business performing?

Aftermarket revenues grew 13% year over year in Q2 2026, supported by organic growth in parts and components and contributions from a recent acquisition. The company also completed a second aftermarket acquisition after quarter-end, further expanding its railcar lifecycle services presence.

What cost-saving actions did FreightCar America (RAIL) take in Q2 2026?

The company realigned its Castaños manufacturing footprint, incurring $2.2 million of workforce realignment costs in Q2 2026. Management expects approximately $12 million of annualized structural savings from these productivity initiatives, with benefits beginning in the third quarter of 2026.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

_________________

FORM 8-K

_________________

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 3, 2026

_______________________________

FREIGHTCAR AMERICA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Delaware

000-51237

25-1837219

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

125 South 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)

_______________________________

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:

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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

The Nasdaq Global Market

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

N/A

The 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).

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 3, 2026, FreightCar America, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. 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 3, 2026, issued by FreightCar America, Inc.

Exhibit 104

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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 3, 2026

By:

/s/ Michael A. Riordan

Michael A. Riordan

Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 


Exhibit 99.1

 

Press Release

 

FreightCar America, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

 

Exceptional Order Intake and Increasing Market Share Drive Sequential Backlog Growth of 121%


Aftermarket revenue growth of 13% Year over Year; Second Aftermarket acquisition completed following Quarter-End

 

Operating cash flow of $12.1 million, and Free Cash Flow of $11.3 million, up 43% year over year

 

CHICAGO, August 3, 2026 – FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

Revenues of $113.1 million, compared to $118.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, with railcar deliveries of 927 units compared to 939 units in the prior year period
Aftermarket revenues grew 13% year over year, reflecting continued organic growth in parts and components and the contribution from our recent acquisition
Gross margin of 5.5% with gross profit of $6.2 million, inclusive of $2.2 million of workforce realignment costs, compared to gross margin of 15.0% with gross profit of $17.8 million in the second quarter of 2025
Recorded a $24.9 million non-cash loss related to share price appreciation accounting on the warrant liability, resulting in a net loss of $30.1 million, or $(0.94) per diluted share, and adjusted net loss of $0.8 million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of $3.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Holder exercised outstanding warrants during the quarter, reducing the warrant liability to $14.0 million at June 30, 2026 from $119.4 million at March 31, 2026 and resulting in positive stockholders’ equity of $36.2 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 million, representing a margin of 1.0%, compared to $9.3 million and a margin of 7.8% in the second quarter of 2025
Ended the quarter with a backlog of 3,972 units valued at $344 million, reflecting a diversified mix of new railcar builds, conversions and retrofits

 

“Our second-quarter results reflect two different realities,” said Nick Randall, President and Chief Executive Officer of FreightCar America. “Commercially, we delivered one of the strongest order quarters in our recent history, with backlog value increasing 121% sequentially and our share of industry new-railcar orders reaching approximately 45%. Operationally, the production ramp began later than planned due to customer delivery timing, reducing fixed-cost absorption and shifting a portion of expected 2026 deliveries into early 2027.”

 

Randall continued, “We realigned our Castaños operating footprint to the productivity improvements achieved over the past two years, while preserving the installed capacity and critical capabilities required to scale. As a result, we expect to generate approximately $12 million of annualized structural savings, with benefits beginning in the third quarter. Combined with 13% growth in aftermarket revenue and the addition of our second acquisition following quarter-end, we enter the second half with a substantially larger backlog, a lower cost base and a broader presence across the railcar lifecycle.”

 

 


 

 

 

Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook

 

The Company has updated its outlook for fiscal year 2026 as follows:

 

 

Updated Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Year-over-Year Change at Midpoint of Range

Railcar Deliveries

3,500 – 3,900 railcars

(10.3)%

Revenue

$410 - $460 million

(13.2)%

Adjusted EBITDA1

$36 - $44 million

(2.9)%

 

 

1. The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA guidance due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying adjustments necessary to calculate such non-GAAP measure without unreasonable effort. Material changes to such adjustments, including warrant liability and non-core operating items, could affect future GAAP results.

 

Mike Riordan, Chief Financial Officer of FreightCar America, added, “Free cash flow rose 43% year over year to $11.3 million, while maintaining solid balance sheet flexibility. We also closed our second aftermarket acquisition in under a year, an immediately accretive addition to our business as we continue to execute on our capital allocation priorities. While our updated full-year outlook reflects the shift in new railcar delivery timing, our lower cost structure and robust order intake support stronger results in the back half. Our long-term growth trajectory and value we are building for the years ahead remain firmly on track.”

 

Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call & Webcast Information

 

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results. FreightCar America invites shareholders and other interested parties to listen to its financial results conference call. Teleconference details are as follows:

August 4, 2026
11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone: 1-877-407-0789 or 1-201-689-8562
Webcast access: FreightCar America Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call - 1769392

An audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. To access the replay, please dial (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671. The replay passcode is 13761654. An archived version of the webcast will also be available on the FreightCar America Investor Relations website.

 

About FreightCar America

 

FreightCar America, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading designer, producer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts and components. We also specialize in railcar repairs, complete railcar rebody services and railcar conversions that repurpose idled rail assets back into revenue service. Since 1901, our customers have trusted us to build quality railcars that are critical to economic growth and instrumental to the North American supply chain. To learn more about FreightCar America, visit www.freightcaramerica.com.

 

 


 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains statements relating to our expected financial performance, financial condition, and/or future business prospects, events and/or plans that are “forward-looking statements” as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Our actual results may differ materially from the results described in or anticipated by our forward-looking statements due to certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties relate to, among other things, the cyclical nature of our business; adverse geopolitical, economic and market conditions, including inflation; material disruption in the movement of rail traffic for deliveries; fluctuating costs of raw materials, including steel and aluminum; delays in the delivery of raw materials; our ability to maintain relationships with our suppliers of railcar components; our reliance upon a small number of customers that represent a large percentage of our sales; the variable purchase patterns of our customers and the timing of completion; delivery and customer acceptance of orders; the highly competitive nature of our industry; the risk of lack of acceptance of our new railcar offerings; potential unexpected changes in laws, rules, and regulatory requirements, including tariffs and trade barriers (including recent United States tariffs imposed or threatened to be imposed on China, Canada, Mexico and other countries and any retaliatory actions taken by such countries); and other competitive factors. The factors listed above are not exhaustive. New factors emerge from time to time that may cause our business not to develop as we expect, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We expressly disclaim any duty to provide updates to any forward-looking statements made in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release includes measures not derived in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), such as EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted EPS, and Free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with GAAP and may also be inconsistent with similar measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these measures to the applicable most closely comparable GAAP measures, and reasons for the Company’s use of these measures, are presented in the attached pages.

 

 

Investor Contact:

chris@jbgcapadvisory.com

 

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FreightCar America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except for share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

June 30,
2026

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents

 

$

62,978

 

 

$

64,295

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

13,215

 

 

 

12,443

 

VAT receivable

 

 

6,665

 

 

 

6,097

 

Inventories, net

 

 

57,831

 

 

 

68,295

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

10,226

 

 

 

8,875

 

Total current assets

 

 

150,915

 

 

 

160,005

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

28,384

 

 

 

30,969

 

Right of use asset lease

 

 

39,381

 

 

 

40,281

 

Intangibles, net

 

 

4,491

 

 

 

4,877

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

52,053

 

 

 

52,970

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

872

 

 

 

947

 

Total assets

 

$

276,096

 

 

$

290,049

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and contractual payables

 

$

63,177

 

 

$

55,671

 

Accrued payroll and other employee costs

 

 

5,803

 

 

 

9,110

 

Accrued warranty

 

 

1,989

 

 

 

2,050

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

3,046

 

 

 

539

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

2,875

 

 

 

9,728

 

Lease liability, current

 

 

1,990

 

 

 

1,888

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

4,390

 

 

 

6,611

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

83,270

 

 

 

85,597

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

 

97,850

 

 

 

97,514

 

Warrant liability

 

 

13,977

 

 

 

168,529

 

Accrued pension costs

 

 

1,292

 

 

 

1,256

 

Lease liability, long-term

 

 

42,205

 

 

 

43,233

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

1,301

 

 

 

1,333

 

Total liabilities

 

 

239,895

 

 

 

397,462

 

Stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

358

 

 

 

221

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

204,519

 

 

 

72,557

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

2,293

 

 

 

2,324

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(170,969

)

 

 

(182,515

)

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

 

36,201

 

 

 

(107,413

)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

$

276,096

 

 

$

290,049

 

 

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

 

June 30,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

$

113,138

 

 

$

118,623

 

 

$

177,446

 

 

$

214,913

 

Cost of sales

 

 

 

106,967

 

 

 

100,802

 

 

 

160,465

 

 

 

182,698

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

6,171

 

 

 

17,821

 

 

 

16,981

 

 

 

32,215

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

 

10,467

 

 

 

10,114

 

 

 

21,871

 

 

 

20,637

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

 

(4,296

)

 

 

7,707

 

 

 

(4,890

)

 

 

11,578

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

(3,045

)

 

 

(4,382

)

 

 

(6,421

)

 

 

(8,718

)

(Loss) gain in fair market value of warrant liability

 

 

 

(24,889

)

 

 

(47,630

)

 

 

24,215

 

 

 

5,258

 

Other (expense) income

 

 

 

(218

)

 

 

3,296

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

3,157

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

 

 

(32,448

)

 

 

(41,009

)

 

 

12,880

 

 

 

11,275

 

Income tax (benefit) provision

 

 

 

(2,345

)

 

 

(52,688

)

 

 

1,334

 

 

 

(50,852

)

Net (loss) income

 

 

$

(30,103

)

 

$

11,679

 

 

$

11,546

 

 

$

62,127

 

Net (loss) earnings per common share - basic

 

 

$

(0.94

)

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

1.89

 

Net (loss) earnings per common share - diluted

 

 

$

(0.94

)

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

1.79

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic

 

 

 

31,939,312

 

 

 

31,793,746

 

 

 

31,933,492

 

 

 

31,727,903

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

 

 

 

31,939,312

 

 

 

33,398,330

 

 

 

35,549,254

 

 

 

33,603,627

 

 

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Segment Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

Aftermarket

 

 

Total

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

Aftermarket

 

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

$

104,282

 

 

$

8,856

 

 

$

113,138

 

 

$

110,757

 

 

$

7,866

 

 

$

118,623

 

Cost of sales

 

 

101,000

 

 

 

5,967

 

 

 

 

 

 

95,831

 

 

 

4,971

 

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

 

$

3,282

 

 

$

2,889

 

 

$

6,171

 

 

$

14,926

 

 

$

2,895

 

 

$

17,821

 

Other segment items (1)

 

 

599

 

 

 

946

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

510

 

 

 

 

Segment income

 

$

2,683

 

 

$

1,943

 

 

$

4,626

 

 

$

14,524

 

 

$

2,385

 

 

$

16,909

 

 

(1) Other segment items in Manufacturing and Aftermarket segments include selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

June 30, 2025

 

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

Aftermarket

 

 

Total

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

Aftermarket

 

 

Total

 

Revenues

 

$

157,238

 

 

$

20,208

 

 

$

177,446

 

 

$

200,932

 

 

$

13,981

 

 

$

214,913

 

Cost of sales

 

 

146,637

 

 

 

13,828

 

 

 

 

 

 

173,896

 

 

 

8,802

 

 

 

 

Segment gross profit

 

$

10,601

 

 

$

6,380

 

 

$

16,981

 

 

$

27,036

 

 

$

5,179

 

 

$

32,215

 

Other segment items (1)

 

 

963

 

 

 

1,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

759

 

 

 

1,076

 

 

 

 

Segment income

 

$

9,638

 

 

$

4,485

 

 

$

14,123

 

 

$

26,277

 

 

$

4,103

 

 

$

30,380

 

 

(1) Other segment items in Manufacturing and Aftermarket segments include selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

 

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

11,546

 

 

$

62,127

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,709

 

 

 

3,046

 

Non-cash lease expense on right of use assets

 

 

900

 

 

 

1,572

 

(Gain) on change in fair market value for Warrant liability

 

 

(24,215

)

 

 

(5,258

)

Stock-based compensation recognized

 

 

2,072

 

 

 

2,701

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

917

 

 

 

(52,647

)

Other non-cash items, net

 

 

865

 

 

 

5,690

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(773

)

 

 

(3,698

)

VAT receivable

 

 

(550

)

 

 

(2,397

)

Inventories

 

 

10,333

 

 

 

(32,807

)

Accounts and contractual payables

 

 

8,326

 

 

 

41,164

 

Income taxes payable, net

 

 

(1,286

)

 

 

(665

)

Customer deposits

 

 

 

 

 

17,611

 

Other assets and liabilities

 

 

(4,078

)

 

 

(15,117

)

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

 

 

7,766

 

 

 

21,322

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisitions

 

 

(434

)

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(883

)

 

 

(938

)

Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale, net of selling costs

 

 

 

 

 

585

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

 

 

(1,317

)

 

 

(353

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred financing costs

 

 

 

 

 

(1,336

)

Borrowings on revolving line of credit

 

 

8,000

 

 

 

 

Repayments on revolving line of credit

 

 

(8,000

)

 

 

 

Repayments on term loan

 

 

(7,330

)

 

 

(1,438

)

Employee stock settlement

 

 

(436

)

 

 

(487

)

Financing lease payments

 

 

 

 

 

(805

)

Net cash flows used in financing activities

 

 

(7,766

)

 

 

(4,066

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(1,317

)

 

 

16,903

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

64,295

 

 

 

44,450

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

62,978

 

 

$

61,353

 

Supplemental cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

5,729

 

 

$

4,047

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

1,381

 

 

$

3,018

 

Change in unpaid construction in process

 

$

(120

)

 

$

295

 

Exercise of warrants

 

$

130,337

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.

Reconciliation of (Loss) income before taxes to EBITDA(1) and Adjusted EBITDA(2)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

 

$

(32,448

)

 

$

(41,009

)

 

$

12,880

 

 

$

11,275

 

Depreciation & Amortization

 

 

 

1,845

 

 

 

1,550

 

 

 

3,709

 

 

 

3,046

 

Interest Expense, net

 

 

 

3,045

 

 

 

4,382

 

 

 

6,421

 

 

 

8,718

 

EBITDA

 

 

 

(27,558

)

 

 

(35,077

)

 

 

23,010

 

 

 

23,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in Fair Value of Warrant (a)

 

 

 

24,889

 

 

 

47,630

 

 

$

(24,215

)

 

 

(5,258

)

Productivity Initiatives (b)

 

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

-

 

Professional Services (c)

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

872

 

 

 

-

 

Acquisition & Integration Costs (d)

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

-

 

Lease payments in Interest (e)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(768

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,639

)

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

 

991

 

 

 

761

 

 

 

2,073

 

 

 

2,701

 

Other, net

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

(3,296

)

 

 

24

 

 

 

(3,157

)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

$

1,165

 

 

$

9,250

 

 

$

4,327

 

 

$

15,686

 

 

(1) EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry. In addition, our management uses EBITDA to evaluate our operating performance. The calculation of EBITDA eliminates the effects of financing, income taxes and the accounting effects of capital spending. These items may vary for different companies for reasons unrelated to the overall performance of the company’s business. EBITDA is not a financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, when analyzing our operating performance, investors should not consider EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other statements of operations or statements of cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to that of other similar titled measures reported by other companies.

 

(2) Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA before the following charges:

(a)
This adjustment removes the non-cash (income) expense associated with the change in fair market value of the Company’s warrant liability.
(b)
During the second quarter of 2026, the Company incurred workforce realignment costs as a result of sustained productivity gains in its Manufacturing segment.
(c)
During 2026, the Company incurred certain professional services expenses associated with governance items.
(d)
During 2026, the Company incurred costs related to the acquisition and integration of businesses in its Aftermarket segment.
(e)
Represents lease payments recorded within Interest expense due to certain leases previously classified as financing prior to December 2025.

 

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash charges and other special items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters. Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, when analyzing our operating performance, investors should not consider Adjusted EBITDA in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other statements of operations or statements of cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to that of other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net (Loss) income and Adjusted net income (loss)(1)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

 

$

(30,103

)

 

$

11,679

 

 

$

11,546

 

 

$

62,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in Fair Value of Warrant (a)

 

 

 

24,889

 

 

 

47,630

 

 

 

(24,215

)

 

 

(5,258

)

Productivity Initiatives (b)

 

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

-

 

Professional Services (c)

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

872

 

 

 

-

 

Acquisition & Integration Costs (d)

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

-

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

 

991

 

 

 

761

 

 

 

2,073

 

 

 

2,701

 

Release of Valuation Allowance (e)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(51,872

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(51,872

)

Other, net

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

(3,296

)

 

 

24

 

 

 

(3,157

)

Total non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

 

28,723

 

 

 

(6,777

)

 

 

(18,683

)

 

 

(57,586

)

Income tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments (f)

 

 

 

559

 

 

 

(1,060

)

 

 

5,839

 

 

 

905

 

Adjusted net (loss) income

 

 

$

(821

)

 

$

3,842

 

 

$

(1,298

)

 

$

5,446

 

 

(1) Adjusted net (loss) income represents net (loss) income before the following charges:

(a)
This adjustment removes the non-cash (income) expense associated with the change in fair market value of the Company’s warrant liability.
(b)
During the second quarter of 2026, the Company incurred workforce realignment costs as a result of sustained productivity gains in its Manufacturing segment.
(c)
During 2026, the Company incurred certain professional services expenses associated with governance items.
(d)
During 2026, the Company incurred costs related to the acquisition and integration of businesses in its Aftermarket segment.
(e)
During the second quarter of 2025, the Company released the majority of the valuation allowance in the United States on federal and state deferred tax assets.
(f)
Income tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments represents the tax impact of the presented adjustments on the Company’s income tax provision calculation.

 

We believe that Adjusted net income is useful to investors evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash charges and other special items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters. Adjusted net income is not a financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, when analyzing our operating performance, investors should not consider Adjusted net income in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other statements of operations or statements of cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of Adjusted net income is not necessarily comparable to that of other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.

Reconciliation of Diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS(1)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

 

$

(0.94

)

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

$

1.79

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change in Fair Value of Warrant (a)

 

 

$

0.78

 

 

$

1.43

 

 

$

(0.68

)

 

$

(0.16

)

Productivity Initiatives (b)

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

-

 

Professional Services (c)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

-

 

Acquisition & Integration Costs (d)

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

-

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

0.08

 

Release of Valuation Allowance (e)

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1.55

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1.54

)

Other, net

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

(0.10

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.09

)

Total non-GAAP adjustments pre-tax per-share

 

 

 

0.90

 

 

 

(0.20

)

 

 

(0.53

)

 

 

(1.71

)

Income tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments per share (f)

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

0.16

 

 

 

0.03

 

Adjusted EPS

 

 

$

(0.02

)

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

0.11

 

 

(1) Adjusted EPS represents diluted EPS before the following charges:

(a)
This adjustment removes the non-cash (income) expense associated with the change in fair market value of the Company’s warrant liability.
(b)
During the second quarter of 2026, the Company incurred workforce realignment costs as a result of sustained productivity gains in its Manufacturing segment.
(c)
During 2026, the Company incurred certain professional services expenses associated with governance items.
(d)
During 2026, the Company incurred costs related to the acquisition and integration of businesses in its Aftermarket segment.
(e)
During the second quarter of 2025, the Company released the majority of the valuation allowance in the United States on federal and state deferred tax assets.
(f)
Income tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments per share represents the tax impact of the presented adjustments on the Company’s income tax provision calculation.

 

We believe that Adjusted EPS is useful to investors evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because it eliminates the impact of certain non-cash charges and other special items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters. Adjusted EPS is not a financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, when analyzing our operating performance, investors should not consider Adjusted EPS in isolation or as a substitute for net income or other statements of operations or statements of cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of Adjusted EPS is not necessarily comparable to that of other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

FreightCar America, Inc.
Reconciliation of Cash flows provided by operating activities and Free cash flow(1)
(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

2026

2025

 

2026

2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

 $ 12,084

 $ 8,528

 

 $ 7,766

 $ 21,322

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

         (736)

       (608)

 

         (883)

       (938)

Free cash flow

      11,348

       7,920

 

      6,883

       20,384

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Free cash flow represents the amount of Cash flows provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

We believe that Free cash flow is useful to investors evaluating our operating performance compared to that of other companies in our industry because these metrics provide key insights into the potential for growth and ability to generate returns for investors. Free cash flow is not a financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, when analyzing our operating performance, investors should not consider Free cash flow in isolation or as a substitute for Cash flows from operating activities or other statements of operations or statements of cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of Free cash flow is not necessarily comparable to that of other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

 

 

 


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