Federal Signal Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:FSS) $68.28 -0.17 (-0.25%) (As of 11/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$68.23▼$69.4050-Day Range$57.15▼$70.3352-Week Range$43.44▼$70.38Volume220,804 shsAverage Volume268,488 shsMarket Capitalization$4.16 billionP/E Ratio28.57Dividend Yield0.59%Price Target$63.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Federal Signal MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.8% Downside$63.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.15% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.14Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.68 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.53%From $2.51 to $2.95 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.2.05 out of 5 starsMulti-Sector Conglomerates Sector14th out of 19 stocksMotor Vehicles & Car Bodies Industry12th out of 29 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFederal Signal has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $63.67, Federal Signal has a forecasted downside of 6.8% from its current price of $68.28.Amount of Analyst CoverageFederal Signal has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.15% of the float of Federal Signal has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFederal Signal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Federal Signal has recently increased by 18.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFederal Signal has a dividend yield of 0.58%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFederal Signal has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Federal Signal is 16.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Federal Signal will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.56% next year. This indicates that Federal Signal will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FSS. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFederal Signal has a news sentiment score of 0.14. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Multi-Sector Conglomerates companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Federal Signal this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for FSS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Federal Signal to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Federal Signal insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,682,568.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% of the stock of Federal Signal is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.87% of the stock of Federal Signal is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Federal Signal are expected to grow by 17.53% in the coming year, from $2.51 to $2.95 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Federal Signal is 28.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.30.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Federal Signal is 28.57, 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 6.36.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFederal Signal has a P/B Ratio of 4.35. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Federal Signal Stock (NYSE:FSS)Federal Signal Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. It operates through the Environmental Solutions Group and Safety and Security Systems Group segments. The Environment Solutions Group segment is involved in the manufacture and supply of street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaners, vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, and water blasting equipment. The Safety and Security Systems Group segment offers comprehensive systems and products that law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency medical services, campuses, military facilities, and industrial sites use to protect people and property. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.Read More FSS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FSS Stock News HeadlinesNovember 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFederal Signal: Solid Quarterly Results And A Positive OutlookNovember 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comReturns On Capital At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Have Hit The BrakesNovember 30, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 17, 2023 | msn.comFederal Signal (FSS) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons WhyNovember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 3, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFederal Signal Corporation 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Federal Signal Corp Earnings CallNovember 2, 2023 | msn.comBank of America rewards Family Support Services for community workNovember 30, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. 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Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Signal Reports Third Quarter Results with 29% Net Sales Growth and 58% Increase in Operating Income; Raises Full-Year Outlook and EBITDA Margin TargetsOctober 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Signal to Present at Baird's 2023 Global Industrials ConferenceOctober 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Investigate Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) At US$57.27?October 26, 2023 | msn.comFederal Signal declares $0.10 dividendOctober 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Signal to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on November 2, 2023October 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Signal (NYSE:FSS) shareholders have earned a 22% CAGR over the last five yearsOctober 11, 2023 | chron.comBusiness Highlights: Fed minutes signal caution on rates; Former FTX exec accuses founder at trialOctober 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDeclining Stock and Decent Financials: Is The Market Wrong About Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFederal Signal Corporation Appoints Felix Boeschen as Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor RelationsAugust 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDown -6.07% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Federal Signal (FSS) Looks Ripe for a TurnaroundAugust 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFederal Signal: Strong SignalsAugust 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Has Caught The Eye Of InvestorsAugust 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Federal Signal Corp. (FSS) an Attractive Investment?August 4, 2023 | benzinga.comFederal Signal Recent Insider ActivityAugust 2, 2023 | msn.comFederal Signal (FSS) Price Target Increased by 5.52% to 66.30July 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3 Momentum Stocks Backed by Driehaus Strategy to Buy NowJuly 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.comFederal Signal Corporation 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationJuly 27, 2023 | msn.comFederal Signal (FSS) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesSee More Headlines Receive FSS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Federal Signal and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend8/17/2023Dividend Payable9/01/2023Last Earnings11/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/1 Dividend11/16/2023Today11/30/2023Dividend Payable12/01/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/06/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Motor vehicles & car bodies Sub-IndustryConstruction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks SectorMulti-Sector Conglomerates Current SymbolNYSE:FSS CUSIP31385510 CIK277509 Webwww.federalsignal.com Phone(630) 954-2000Fax630-954-2030Employees4,100Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$63.67 High Stock Price Target$75.00 Low Stock Price Target$50.00 Potential Upside/Downside-6.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.39 Trailing P/E Ratio28.57 Forward P/E Ratio27.20 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$120.40 million Net Margins8.74% Pretax Margin11.20% Return on Equity16.35% Return on Assets9.22% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.38 Current Ratio2.98 Quick Ratio1.35 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.43 billion Price / Sales2.90 Cash Flow$2.88 per share Price / Cash Flow23.69 Book Value$15.69 per share Price / Book4.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares60,930,000Free Float59,040,000Market Cap$4.16 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.04 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesJennifer L. ShermanPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMark D. WeberChief Operating Officer & Senior Vice PresidentIan A. HudsonChief Financial Officer & Senior Vice PresidentLauren B. EltingChief Accounting Officer & Vice PresidentDiane I. BoninaSecretary, VP & General CounselKey CompetitorsIACNASDAQ:IACAtlanta BravesNASDAQ:BATRAGriffonNYSE:GFFAtlanta BravesNASDAQ:BATRKVector GroupNYSE:VGRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDeutsche Bank AGBought 3,584 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.053%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardSold 32,690 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.124%Graham Capital Management L.P.Bought 10,008 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.016%Comerica BankBought 78,757 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.219%Diversified Trust CoBought 901 shares on 11/17/2023Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions FSS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Federal Signal stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Federal Signal in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FSS shares. View FSS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Federal Signal's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Federal Signal's shares. Their FSS share price targets range from $50.00 to $75.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $63.67 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.8%. View analysts price targets for FSS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have FSS shares performed in 2023? Federal Signal's stock was trading at $46.47 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, FSS shares have increased by 46.9% and is now trading at $68.28. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Federal Signal? Federal Signal saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 682,600 shares, an increase of 18.1% from the October 31st total of 578,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 297,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days. Currently, 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Federal Signal's Short Interest. When is Federal Signal's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 6th 2024. View our FSS earnings forecast. How were Federal Signal's earnings last quarter? Federal Signal Co. (NYSE:FSS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 2nd. The conglomerate reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.06. The conglomerate earned $446.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $434.57 million. Federal Signal had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.35% and a net margin of 8.74%. How often does Federal Signal pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Federal Signal? Federal Signal declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 24th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, December 1st. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.59%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 16th. Read our dividend analysis for FSS. Is Federal Signal a good dividend stock? Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.58%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 16.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FSS will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.56% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FSS. What ETFs hold Federal Signal's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) stock in their portfolio include First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF (AIRR), Tema American Reshoring ETF (RSHO), Putnam Sustainable Future ETF (PFUT), Invesco S&P SmallCap Industrials ETF (PSCI), Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO), Fidelity Women's Leadership ETF (FDWM), Hypatia Women CEO ETF (WCEO) and Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF (XSLV). What guidance has Federal Signal issued on next quarter's earnings? Federal Signal issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.44-2.52 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.42. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.68-1.72 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.69 billion. What is Dennis J. Martin's approval rating as Federal Signal's CEO? 33 employees have rated Federal Signal Chief Executive Officer Dennis J. Martin on Glassdoor.com. Dennis J. Martin has an approval rating of 65% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Federal Signal own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Federal Signal investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Ford Motor (F), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Pfizer (PFE), Weyerhaeuser (WY), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) and D.R. Horton (DHI). Who are Federal Signal's major shareholders? Federal Signal's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FMR LLC (4.85%), Van Berkom & Associates Inc. (2.54%), Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (2.16%), Invesco Ltd. (1.55%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.49%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Dennis J Martin, Ian A Hudson, Jennifer L Sherman, Jennifer L Sherman, Lauren B Elting and Mark Weber. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:FSS) was last updated on 11/30/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Federal Signal Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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