L.B. Foster Company reported strong fourth quarter 2025 results with net sales of $160.4 million, up 25.1% year-over-year. Both Rail and Infrastructure segments showed significant growth of 23.7% and 27.3% respectively, driven by strong North American demand. The company will present at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference on March 19, 2026.
Foster (Lb) Co (FSTR)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNAS
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.
Company Info
SIC5051
Composite FIGIBBG000D5LK23
CIK0000352825
IPOJun 9, 1981
Sectorwholesale-metals service centers & offices
Highlights
Market Cap$288.50M
EPS$1.68
P/E Ratio16.68
Revenue$563.69M
Gross Profit$124.26M
Net Income$17.30M
Employees1,191
WSO10,307,374
Phone(412) 928-3431
Websitehttps://www.lbfoster.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Foster (Lb) Co, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Foster (Lb) Co (FSTR) has returned 4.71% so far this year and 55.76% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FSTR has achieved an annualized return of 4.64%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
FSTR
1M-9.97%
6M4.71%
YTD4.71%
1Y55.76%
5Y9.48%
10Y4.64%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Foster (Lb) Co (FSTR) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12.42% | 2.60% | -9.15% | -0.64% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.07% | 1.89% | -28.36% | 2.41% | -5.23% | 14.20% | 6.94% | 14.87% | 5.73% | 2.32% | 1.62% | 1.47% |
| 2024 | 4.03% | 3.35% | 15.09% | -14.11% | 18.33% | -21.43% | 11.16% | -16.47% | 3.39% | -6.91% | 51.77% | -6.50% |
| 2023 | 21.96% | 7.71% | -8.16% | -3.25% | 16.23% | 7.69% | -0.78% | 25.79% | 7.38% | 4.08% | 2.99% | 10.78% |
| 2022 | 8.15% | 3.63% | 0.72% | -7.73% | -8.66% | -1.30% | 13.86% | -10.40% | -23.15% | 3.84% | -5.80% | 1.89% |
| 2021 | 0.33% | 11.29% | 2.52% | -9.73% | 10.84% | 5.64% | -3.35% | -6.83% | -9.73% | 2.44% | -5.67% | -10.83% |
| 2020 | -11.99% | -8.16% | -22.80% | 17.95% | -12.28% | 2.98% | 10.97% | 4.25% | -9.75% | 5.81% | 2.17% | |
| 2019 | 13.39% | -4.63% | 8.16% | 13.11% | 11.79% | 13.12% | -11.79% | -17.83% | 9.89% | -16.36% | 3.67% | 1.73% |
| 2018 | -0.37% | -3.33% | -10.80% | 0.43% | 2.80% | -1.71% | 7.91% | -7.52% | -9.27% | -12.39% | 6.09% | -18.67% |
| 2017 | 8.30% | -7.00% | -11.35% | 9.65% | 26.86% | 19.50% | -18.89% | 4.80% | 19.74% | 9.69% | -8.33% | 17.53% |
| 2016 | 9.27% | -42.47% | -4.64% | -3.50% | 14.38% | 0.25% | 3.16% | -2.39% | 11.02% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Foster (Lb) Co (FSTR) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of FSTR compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Foster (Lb) Co volatility is 1.59%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 330.37M | 334.55M | 313.21M | 365.31M | 342.60M | 370.40M | 405.17M | 383.25M | 396.56M | 393.02M | 566.66M | 495.12M | 413.65M | 406.12M | 379.89M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 175.28M | 178.32M | 142.11M | 137.18M | 183.09M | 176.83M | 169.86M | 122.12M | 146.48M | 133.25M | 282.83M | 335.89M | 316.40M | 287.58M | 269.82M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 722.00K | 698.00K | 724.00K | 420.00K | 518.00K | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 176.00M | 179.01M | 142.84M | 137.60M | 183.61M | 176.83M | 169.86M | 122.12M | 146.48M | 133.25M | 282.83M | 335.89M | 316.40M | 287.58M | 269.82M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 70.45M | 67.24M | 75.07M | 124.60M | 72.79M | 98.26M | 118.57M | 136.94M | 156.55M | 177.44M | 192.18M | 50.46M | 21.78M | 26.58M | 25.35M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 20.06M | 22.82M | 38.02M | 43.77M | 35.27M | 31.33M | 36.29M | 32.93M | 29.24M | 37.09M | 25.59M | 28.19M | 19.94M | 31.91M | 24.78M |
| Wages (USD) | 11.35M | 15.39M | 16.98M | 10.56M | 9.52M | 9.18M | 14.10M | 12.99M | 11.89M | 7.50M | 10.26M | 13.42M | 8.93M | 9.60M | 9.68M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 52.52M | 50.08M | 40.31M | 48.78M | 41.41M | 54.79M | 66.36M | 78.27M | 52.40M | 37.74M | 55.80M | 67.17M | 46.62M | 50.45M | 50.28M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 83.92M | 88.30M | 95.31M | 103.11M | 86.19M | 95.30M | 116.74M | 124.19M | 93.53M | 82.33M | 91.65M | 108.77M | 75.48M | 91.97M | 84.73M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 154.37M | 155.54M | 170.37M | 227.71M | 158.99M | 193.57M | 235.31M | 261.13M | 250.08M | 259.77M | 283.83M | 159.23M | 97.26M | 118.55M | 110.08M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 106.19M | 69.72M | 79.35M | 89.45M | 225.44M | 172.64M | 116.18M | 87.40M | 91.78M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 82.31M | 86.86M | 96.10M | 103.97M | 126.75M | 74.80M | 50.11M | 42.33M | 48.12M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 173.50M | 172.95M | 145.22M | 159.58M | 163.12M | 175.08M | 188.51M | 156.58M | 175.45M | 193.42M | 352.19M | 247.44M | 166.29M | 129.73M | 139.90M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 96.65M | 91.10M | 94.49M | 130.01M | 116.61M | 78.86M | 97.36M | 102.17M | 123.57M | 116.36M | 118.08M | 152.59M | 170.41M | 169.28M | - |
| Inventory (USD) | 60.22M | 70.51M | 73.50M | 75.72M | 62.87M | 116.46M | 119.30M | 124.50M | 97.54M | 83.24M | 96.40M | 95.09M | 76.96M | 107.11M | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 156.87M | 161.61M | 167.99M | 205.73M | 179.48M | 195.32M | 216.66M | 226.67M | 221.11M | 199.60M | 214.47M | 247.68M | 247.37M | 276.39M | 239.99M |
| Assets (USD) | 330.37M | 334.55M | 313.21M | 365.31M | 342.60M | 370.40M | 405.17M | 383.25M | 396.56M | 393.02M | 566.66M | 495.12M | 413.65M | 406.12M | 379.89M |
News and Insights
L.B. Foster Company announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating results on March 3, 2026, pre-market opening, followed by a conference call at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time to discuss results, market outlook, and business developments. The webcast will be available live and on replay through March 10, 2026.
L.B. Foster Company will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 3, 2025, with a conference call at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss operating results and business developments.
L.B. Foster Company to Present Virtually at Sidoti Small Cap Conference on September 18, 2025neutral
L.B. Foster Company executives John Kasel and Bill Thalman will present virtually at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual Conference on September 18, 2025, sharing presentation materials online.
L.B. Foster Company executives will present at the Three Part Advisors' Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 27, 2025, in Chicago, sharing company insights and presentation materials.
L.B. Foster Company expanded its credit facility from $130 million to $150 million, extended facility maturity to June 2030, and improved financing terms to support growth initiatives in Rail Technologies and Precast Concrete markets.
L.B. Foster Company, a global technology solutions provider, announced that its President, CEO, and CFO will present at the Singular Research Autumn Equinox 2024 Webinar on September 11, 2024.
PITTSBURGH, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR), a global technology solutions provider of products and services for the rail and infrastructure markets (the “Company”), announced today the publication of its first Sustainability Report. The Report reinforces the Company’s commitment to sustainable practices with a lens towards creating value across various areas, such as manufacturing, natural, human, intellectual and social & relationship.
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