L.B. Foster Overview
- Year Founded
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1902
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,191
- Stock Symbol
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FSTR
- Investments
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13
- Share Price
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$42.27
- (As of Friday Closing)
L.B. Foster General Information
Description
L.B. Foster Co is a technology solutions provider of products and services for the rail and infrastructure markets. The company has two reporting segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services (Rail); and Infrastructure Solutions (Infrastructure). Maximum revenue is generated from the Rail segment, which is comprised of several manufacturing and distribution businesses that provide products and services for freight and passenger railroads and industrial companies throughout the world. The Infrastructure segment offers engineered precast concrete solutions, as well as fabricated bridge, protective pipe coating, and pipe threading offerings across North America. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, the UK, and other markets.
Contact Information
Website
www.lbfoster.comCorporate Office
- 415 Holiday Drive
- Suite 100
- Pittsburgh, PA 15220
- United States
Corporate Office
- 415 Holiday Drive
- Suite 100
- Pittsburgh, PA 15220
- United States
L.B. Foster Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, L.B. Foster’s stock price is $42.27. Its current market cap is $445M with 10.5M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42.27 | $43.13 | $25.66 - $45.81 | $445M | 10.5M | 46.7K | $1.34 |
L.B. Foster Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, L.B. Foster has a trailing 12-month revenue of $588M.
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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 | 444,873 | 361,884 | 367,247 | 318,066 |
| Revenue | 588,063 | 540,009 | 530,765 | 543,744 |
| EBITDA | 37,893 | 34,759 | 33,517 | 21,735 |
| Net Income | 13,792 | 7,545 | 42,946 | 1,464 |
| Total Assets | 322,022 | 330,372 | 334,550 | 312,401 |
| Total Debt | 49,953 | 67,022 | 61,649 | 67,138 |
L.B. Foster Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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L.B. Foster Comparisons
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L.B. Foster Competitors (12)
One of L.B. Foster’s 12 competitors is Caterpillar, a Corporation company based in Irving, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Caterpillar | Corporation | Irving, TX | ||||
| Tenaris | Corporation | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | ||||
| Worthington Enterprises | Formerly PE-Backed | Columbus, OH | ||||
| Enerfab | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Cincinnati, OH | ||||
| POSCO Holdings | Corporation | Pohang, South Korea |
L.B. Foster Patents
L.B. Foster Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20250237020-A1 | High resilient direct fixation fastener in standard footprint | Pending | 23-Jan-2024 | ||
| US-12139857-B2 | Curved insulated rail joint bar and methods for making same | Active | 23-Dec-2020 | ||
| US-20220195673-A1 | Curved insulated rail joint bar and methods for making same | Active | 23-Dec-2020 | ||
| CA-3138148-A1 | High-resilient special trackwork rail fastener | Pending | 02-Nov-2020 | ||
| US-11795627-B2 | High-resilient special trackwork rail fastener | Active | 02-Nov-2020 | E01B9/42 |
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L.B. Foster Investments & Acquisitions (13)
L.B. Foster’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Cougar Mountain Precast for . The deal was made on 17-Nov-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Mountain Precast | 17-Nov-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Building Products | ||
| Intelligent Video | 06-Jul-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | ||
| Skratch Enterprise | 21-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Inspection Oilfield Services | 13-Mar-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| TEW Engineering | 13-Jan-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Machinery (B2B) |
L.B. Foster ESG
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Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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L.B. Foster Exits (4)
L.B. Foster’s most recent exit was on 13-Mar-2015 from Inspection Oilfield Services. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Oilfield Services | 13-Mar-2015 | Completed |
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| Chemtec Energy Services | 05-Jan-2015 | Completed |
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| Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad | 23-Jun-1997 | Completed |
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| Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad | 05-Sep-1986 | PE Growth/Expansion | Completed |
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L.B. Foster Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skratch Enterprise | Telford, United Kingdom | 2004 | |
| Cougar Mountain Precast | Caldwell, ID |
L.B. Foster FAQs
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When was L.B. Foster founded?
L.B. Foster was founded in 1902.
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Where is L.B. Foster headquartered?
L.B. Foster is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.
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What is the size of L.B. Foster?
L.B. Foster has 1,191 total employees.
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What industry is L.B. Foster in?
L.B. Foster’s primary industry is Other Commercial Products.
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Is L.B. Foster a private or public company?
L.B. Foster is a Public company.
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What is L.B. Foster’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for L.B. Foster is FSTR.
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What is the current stock price of L.B. Foster?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of L.B. Foster is $42.27.
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What is the current market cap of L.B. Foster?
The current market capitalization of L.B. Foster is $445M.
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What is L.B. Foster’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for L.B. Foster is $588M.
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Who are L.B. Foster’s competitors?
Caterpillar, Tenaris, Worthington Enterprises, Enerfab, and POSCO Holdings are some of the 12 competitors of L.B. Foster.
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What is L.B. Foster’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
L.B. Foster’s EPS for 12 months was $1.34.
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