NASDAQ:FSTR L.B. Foster (FSTR) Stock Forecast, Price & News $13.29 +0.29 (+2.23%) (As of 05/26/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$13.00▼$13.2950-Day Range$10.43▼$13.2952-Week Range$9.00▼$15.96Volume18,610 shsAverage Volume35,920 shsMarket Capitalization$147.39 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability L.B. Foster MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.3% Upside$14.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.27% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-2.57Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.92Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$241,258 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth54.41%From $0.68 to $1.05 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.90 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector120th out of 161 stocksMetals Service Centers & Offices Industry4th out of 4 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingL.B. Foster has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $14.00, L.B. Foster has a forecasted upside of 5.3% from its current price of $13.29.Amount of Analyst CoverageL.B. Foster has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.27% of the float of L.B. Foster has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverL.B. Foster has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in L.B. Foster has recently increased by 4.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldL.B. Foster does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthL.B. Foster does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreL.B. Foster has received a 33.36% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Railway installation services", "Railway construction engineering services", and "Construction of railways" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for L.B. Foster is -2.57. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentL.B. Foster has a news sentiment score of 0.92. 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 0.30 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for L.B. Foster this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, L.B. Foster insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $241,258.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.90% of the stock of L.B. Foster is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions68.30% of the stock of L.B. Foster is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for L.B. Foster are expected to grow by 54.41% in the coming year, from $0.68 to $1.05 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of L.B. Foster is -3.08, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of L.B. Foster is -3.08, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioL.B. Foster has a P/B Ratio of 1.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) StockL.B. Foster Co. engages in providing products and services for the rail industry and solutions to support infrastructure projects. It operates through the following segments: Rail Technologies & Services, Precast and Steel Products & Measurement. The Rail Technologies & Services segment consists of manufacturing and distribution businesses that provide products and services for freight and passenger railroads and industrial companies. The Precast Concrete Products segment involves manufacturing, distribution, and service businesses that provide products and services for the transportation, energy, and general infrastructure markets in North America. The Steel Products and Measurement segment designs, manufactures, and supplies steel bridge products to contractors performing installation and repair work to North American transportation infrastructure network. The company was founded by Lee B. Foster in 1902 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.Read More Receive FSTR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for L.B. Foster and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FSTR Stock News HeadlinesMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReliance Steel (RS) Up 16% in 6 Months: What's Driving It?May 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comU.S. Steel (X) Closes Financing of $240M for Big River 2May 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The 4th Military Revolution is Happening. There have been 3 military revolutions in the past 100 years. The first was when the tank was invented in 1915. The second was the nuclear bomb in 1945. The third was the "smart bomb" in 1991. Amid the turmoil, there will be many losers. Click here to see how to win instead >>>May 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Buying: L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) Major Shareholder Acquires $238,893.52 in StockMay 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comL.B. Foster Expected to Earn Q2 2023 Earnings of $0.28 Per Share (NASDAQ:FSTR)May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comL.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) Upgraded by StockNews.com to "Buy"May 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Company to Present at the Lytham Partners Spring 2023 Virtual Investor Conference on May 18, 2023May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2023 L B Foster Co Earnings CallMay 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)The 4th Military Revolution is Happening. There have been 3 military revolutions in the past 100 years. The first was when the tank was invented in 1915. The second was the nuclear bomb in 1945. The third was the "smart bomb" in 1991. Amid the turmoil, there will be many losers. Click here to see how to win instead >>>May 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrategic Transformation Initiatives at L.B. Foster Drive Improved First Quarter Operating Results; Company Reaffirms 2023 Financial GuidanceMay 8, 2023 | benzinga.comPreview: L.B. Foster's EarningsMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comL.B. Foster (FSTR) Set to Announce Earnings on TuesdayMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2023 Earnings Estimate for L.B. Foster Issued By B. Riley (NASDAQ:FSTR)May 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comB. Riley Analysts Raise Earnings Estimates for L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR)May 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Company to Report First Quarter 2023 Operating Results on May 9, 2023April 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comL.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) Downgraded to Hold at StockNews.comApril 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Reaches Agreement With 22NW, LP Invites Alexander B. Jones to Serve as a Board ObserverApril 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Reaches Agreement With 22NW, LP Invites Alexander B. Jones to Serve as a Board ObserverApril 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster (FSTR) Sells Chemtec Assets, Updates FY23 OutlookApril 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comL.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) Rating Increased to Buy at StockNews.comApril 3, 2023 | marketwatch.comL.B. Foster Divests Chemtec Energy Services Assets for $6.6 MillionApril 3, 2023 | msn.comL.B. Foster disposes precision measurement business for $6.6M, cuts 2023 sales guidanceApril 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Company Announces Precision Measurement Products and Systems Divestiture and Updated 2023 Financial GuidanceMarch 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ:FSTR) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2022 L B Foster Co Earnings CallMarch 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comL.B. Foster Reports Fourth Quarter / Full Year 2022 Results, Full Year Financial Guidance for 2023, and $15 Million Stock Buyback AuthorizationMarch 1, 2023 | dailymail.co.ukITV announcer Charles Foster has diedSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive FSTR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for L.B. Foster and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address FSTR Company Calendar Last Earnings3/06/2023Today5/27/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/08/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Metals service centers & offices Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery SectorBasic Materials Current SymbolNASDAQ:FSTR CUSIP35006010 CIK352825 Webwww.lbfoster.com Phone(412) 928-3400Fax412-928-7891Employees1,131Year Founded1902Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$14.00 High Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+5.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($4.31) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio19.54 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-45,560,000.00 Net Margins-8.98% Pretax Margin-1.87% Return on Equity1.78% Return on Assets0.76% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.58 Current Ratio2.09 Quick Ratio1.14 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$497.50 million Price / Sales0.30 Cash Flow$1.55 per share Price / Cash Flow8.57 Book Value$12.36 per share Price / Book1.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares11,090,000Free Float10,542,000Market Cap$147.39 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.98 Social Links Key ExecutivesJohn Francis KaselPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorWilliam M. ThalmanChief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentPeter David Vaughan JonesVice President-Technology Services & SolutionsPatrick J. GuineeSecretary, Senior Vice President & General CounselWilliam F. TreacyChief Growth Officer & Senior Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsOlympic SteelNASDAQ:ZEUSVox RoyaltyNASDAQ:VOXR5E Advanced MaterialsNASDAQ:FEAMAmerican ResourcesNASDAQ:ARECPlatinum Group MetalsNYSE:PLGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAlexander B JonesBought 200 shares on 5/18/2023Total: $2,364.00 ($11.82/share)Aron R EnglishBought 22,202 shares on 5/17/2023Total: $238,893.52 ($10.76/share)CM Wealth Advisors LLCBought 97,938 shares on 5/1/2023Ownership: 0.884%William M ThalmanBought 2,000 shares on 12/12/2022Total: $18,420.00 ($9.21/share)Sean M ReillyBought 600 shares on 12/12/2022Total: $5,460.00 ($9.10/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FSTR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell L.B. Foster stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for L.B. Foster in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" FSTR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FSTR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FSTR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is L.B. Foster's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for L.B. Foster's stock. Their FSTR share price forecasts range from $14.00 to $14.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $14.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FSTR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FSTR shares performed in 2023? L.B. Foster's stock was trading at $9.68 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FSTR shares have increased by 37.3% and is now trading at $13.29. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is L.B. Foster's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 8th 2023. View our FSTR earnings forecast. How were L.B. Foster's earnings last quarter? L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) released its earnings results on Monday, March, 6th. The basic materials company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.01) by $0.04. The basic materials company had revenue of $137.17 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $128.09 million. L.B. Foster had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.78% and a negative net margin of 8.98%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($0.03) EPS. What ETF holds L.B. Foster's stock ? Gabelli Automation ETF holds 6,750 shares of FSTR stock, representing 2.00% of its portfolio. What guidance has L.B. Foster issued on next quarter's earnings? L.B. Foster updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, May, 9th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $520.00 million-$550.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $533.56 million. What is Robert P. Bauer's approval rating as L.B. Foster's CEO? 7 employees have rated L.B. Foster Chief Executive Officer Robert P. Bauer on Glassdoor.com. Robert P. Bauer has an approval rating of 61% among the company's employees. This puts Robert P. Bauer in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of L.B. Foster own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other L.B. Foster investors own include Salesforce (CRM), SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), BlackBerry (BB), AT&T (T), 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (FLWS), Pfizer (PFE), Snap (SNAP), Wix.com (WIX), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and American Airlines Group (AAL). What is L.B. Foster's stock symbol? L.B. Foster trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FSTR." Who are L.B. Foster's major shareholders? L.B. Foster's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include CM Wealth Advisors LLC (0.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander B Jones, Aron R English, John F Kasel, Sean M Reilly and William M Thalman. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of L.B. Foster? Shares of FSTR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is L.B. Foster's stock price today? One share of FSTR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $13.29. How much money does L.B. Foster make? L.B. Foster (NASDAQ:FSTR) has a market capitalization of $147.39 million and generates $497.50 million in revenue each year. The basic materials company earns $-45,560,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($4.31) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does L.B. Foster have? The company employs 1,131 workers across the globe. How can I contact L.B. Foster? L.B. Foster's mailing address is 415 HOLIDAY DR SUITE 100, PITTSBURGH PA, 15220. The official website for the company is www.lbfoster.com. The basic materials company can be reached via phone at (412) 928-3400, via email at investors@lbfoster.com, or via fax at 412-928-7891. This page (NASDAQ:FSTR) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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