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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) reported Q4 2025 and full-year results on March 9, 2026. Fiscal 2025 revenue was $501.0M with gross profit of $73.2M and gross margin of 14.6%. Full-year net income was $38.1M ($1.09/sh), adjusted net income $18.1M ($0.50/sh). Operating cash flow was $34.8M and adjusted free cash flow $31.4M (up 44.8% YoY). Q4 revenue was $125.6M, gross margin 13.4%, adjusted EBITDA $10.4M. Backlog ended at 1,926 units valued at $137.5M. Company completed acquisition of Carly Railcar Components and issued 2026 outlook: 4,000–4,500 railcars, revenue $500–$550M, adjusted EBITDA $41–$50M.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at 10:00 AM CT on April 10, 2026 in a virtual-only format via live webcast. The record date to determine shareholders entitled to vote is the close of business on February 10, 2026.
No in-person meeting will be held; shareholders should use the webcast and follow the company’s voting instructions.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on March 9, 2026 after market close and will host a teleconference on March 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Webcast is listen-only; dial-in numbers, replay phone numbers, replay passcode, and an archived webcast will be available on the company investor relations website.
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.