Federal Signal (FSS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) is a global manufacturer and marketer of safety and productivity solutions for public and private sector markets. Founded in 1901, the company designs, engineers and produces a broad range of equipment and systems used by municipalities, government agencies, industrial facilities and commercial enterprises. Its product portfolio includes surface preparation and cleaning equipment, sewer and catch basin cleaner trucks, hydro excavation systems, street sweepers, water blasting units and industrial vacuum loaders.

In addition to municipal and industrial cleaning solutions, Federal Signal operates a leading emergency preparedness and response segment. This division provides public safety warning systems, sirens, emergency mass notification systems and related software and services designed to alert communities in the event of natural disasters, industrial incidents or other critical situations. The company also offers customized design, installation and maintenance services to ensure that customers maintain peak operational readiness.

Federal Signal serves a diverse customer base across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Its global network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and authorized distributors enables the company to support urban infrastructure projects, environmental remediation efforts and public safety initiatives in more than 100 countries. Recent expansions in Europe and Asia reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to driving growth through innovation and localized support.

Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, Federal Signal is guided by an experienced leadership team focused on operational excellence, continuous product development and strategic acquisitions. The company maintains a strong emphasis on research and development, safety compliance and customer service, positioning it as a trusted partner for municipalities, utilities and industrial customers seeking reliable, high-performance solutions for complex challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $109.56 to $110.79
• 50-Day Range: $75.06 to $109.37
• 52-Week Range: $66.47 to $115.13
• Volume: 276,161 shs
• Average Volume: 457,873 shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.02 billion
• P/E Ratio: 33.66
• Dividend Yield: 0.49%
• Price Target: $108.67
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Federal Signal Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Federal Signal scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 37th out of 60 stocks in the multi-sector conglomerates sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Federal Signal has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Federal Signal has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.57%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Federal Signal are expected to grow by 12.57% in the coming year, from $3.34 to $3.76 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Federal Signal is 33.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Federal Signal is 33.66, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Multi-Sector Conglomerates sector average P/E ratio of about 7.36.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Federal Signal has a PEG Ratio of 2.04. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Federal Signal has a P/B Ratio of 5.93. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.65% of the float of Federal Signal has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Federal Signal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Federal Signal has recently increased by 1.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Federal Signal has a dividend yield of 0.51%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Federal Signal has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Federal Signal is 16.37%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Federal Signal will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.89% next year. This indicates that Federal Signal will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.65% of the float of Federal Signal has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Federal Signal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Federal Signal has recently increased by 1.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.79

News Sentiment

Federal Signal has a news sentiment score of 0.79. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Multi-Sector Conglomerates companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Federal Signal this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Federal Signal insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.30% of the stock of Federal Signal is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.73% of the stock of Federal Signal is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FSS shares performed this year?

Federal Signal's stock was trading at $92.39 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FSS shares have increased by 24.6% and is now trading at $115.13.

How were Federal Signal's earnings last quarter?

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The conglomerate reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.73 by $0.03. Federal Signal's quarterly revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Federal Signal buying back stock?

Federal Signal's Board of Directors initiated a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025, which allows the company to repurchase $150,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 3.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are Federal Signal's major shareholders?

Federal Signal's top institutional shareholders include Harbor Investment Advisory LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Jennifer L Sherman, Dennis J Martin, Ian A Hudson, Brenda Reichelderfer, Mark Weber and Lauren B Elting.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Federal Signal?

Shares of FSS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Federal Signal own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Federal Signal investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 5/30 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/30 Dividend: 5/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/30/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Multi-Sector Conglomerates
• Industry: DIVERSIFIED OPS
• Sub-Industry: Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FSS
• CIK: 277509
• Web: www.federalsignal.com
• Phone: (630) 954-2000
• Fax: 630-954-2030
• Employees: 4,700
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $108.67
• High Stock Price Target: $120.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $96.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -5.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.42
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 33.66
• Forward P/E Ratio: 34.47
• P/E Growth: 2.04
• Net Income: $216.30 million
• Net Margins: 11.10%
• Pretax Margin: 14.47%
• Return on Equity: 18.44%
• Return on Assets: 12.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.22
• Current Ratio: 2.39
• Quick Ratio: 1.09

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.86 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.77
• Cash Flow: $4.66 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 24.73
• Book Value: $19.41 per share
• Price / Book: 5.93

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 60,970,000
• Free Float: 58,957,000
• Market Cap: $7.02 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.27