Freightcar America Overview
- Year Founded
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1901
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,986
- Stock Symbol
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RAIL
- Investments
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8
- Share Price
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$4.94
- (As of Friday Closing)
Freightcar America General Information
Description
FreightCar America Inc is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railcars and railcar components. It designs and manufactures a variety of railcar types for transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in North America. The company also provides railcar rebody and repair services, railcar conversion services, and supplies railcar parts. The company has two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Manufacturing segment, which includes new railcar manufacturing, used railcar sales, and various conversions and rebodies. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from the United States.
Contact Information
Website
www.freightcaramerica.comCorporate Office
- 125 South Wacker Drive
- Suite 1500
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
Corporate Office
- 125 South Wacker Drive
- Suite 1500
- Chicago, IL 60606
- United States
Freightcar America Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Freightcar America’s stock price is $4.94. Its current market cap is $162M with 32.8M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.94 | $5.32 | $3.85 - $14.90 | $162M | 32.8M | 294K | -$0.17 |
Freightcar America Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Freightcar America has a trailing 12-month revenue of $380M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 303,283 | 300,773 | 260,294 | 188,475 |
| Revenue | 379,501 | 500,991 | 559,425 | 358,093 |
| EBITDA | 17,720 | 12,897 | (57,366) | (2,451) |
| Net Income | (5,024) | 38,104 | (75,817) | (23,589) |
| Total Assets | 328,988 | 290,049 | 224,216 | 259,459 |
| Total Debt | 144,133 | 152,363 | 159,513 | 75,230 |
Freightcar America Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Freightcar America Competitors (16)
One of Freightcar America’s 16 competitors is The Greenbrier Companies, a Corporation company based in Lake Oswego, OR.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenbrier Companies | Corporation | Lake Oswego, OR | ||||
| Wacker Neuson | Formerly PE-Backed | Munich, Germany | ||||
| Trinity Industries | Corporation | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies | Formerly PE-Backed | Pittsburgh, PA | ||||
| Stadler Rail | Formerly PE-Backed | Bussnang, Switzerland |
Freightcar America Patents
Freightcar America Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-2787778-A1 | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| CA-2787778-C | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| CA-2993403-A1 | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| CA-2993403-C | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Active | 22-Jan-2010 | ||
| WO-2011091384-A2 | Side contoured open top hopper railcar with biased door seal and enlarged contoured end door | Inactive | 22-Jan-2010 | B61D7/02 |
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Freightcar America Investments & Acquisitions (8)
Freightcar America’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Trinity Equipment. The deal was made on 20-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Equipment | 20-Oct-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Rail | ||
| Southern Parts & Equipment | 21-Jul-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Carly Railcar Components | 19-Dec-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Rail | ||
| FreightCar and Fabricaciones (JV) | 16-Oct-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Rail | ||
| FreightCar and Fabricaciones (JV) | 19-Sep-2019 | Joint Venture | Rail |
Freightcar America ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
46.79 | Severe Risk
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A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Freightcar America Exits (2)
Freightcar America’s most recent exit was on 01-Nov-2010 from FreightCar Rail Services. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreightCar Rail Services | 01-Nov-2010 | Completed |
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| Titagarh Freightcar | 01-Jan-2008 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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Freightcar America Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carly Railcar Components | Irwin, PA | 1995 | |
| Freight Car Services | Danville, IL | 1994 | |
| Southern Parts & Equipment | Monroe, GA | 1988 | |
| Trinity Equipment | Norton Shores, MI | 1986 |
Freightcar America FAQs
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When was Freightcar America founded?
Freightcar America was founded in 1901.
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Where is Freightcar America headquartered?
Freightcar America is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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What is the size of Freightcar America?
Freightcar America has 1,986 total employees.
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What industry is Freightcar America in?
Freightcar America’s primary industry is Rail.
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Is Freightcar America a private or public company?
Freightcar America is a Public company.
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What is Freightcar America’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Freightcar America is RAIL.
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What is the current stock price of Freightcar America?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Freightcar America is $4.94.
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What is the current market cap of Freightcar America?
The current market capitalization of Freightcar America is $162M.
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What is Freightcar America’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Freightcar America is $380M.
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Who are Freightcar America’s competitors?
The Greenbrier Companies, Wacker Neuson, Trinity Industries, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies, and Stadler Rail are some of the 16 competitors of Freightcar America.
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What is Freightcar America’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Freightcar America’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.17.
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