RAIL - NASDAQ
FreightCar America, Inc.
$7.35
-0.47%FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products primarily in North America. It operates in two segments, Manufacturing and Parts. The company offers a range of freight cars, including open top hoppers; covered hopper cars; gondolas; triple hoppers and hybrid aluminum/stainless steel railcars; ore hopper and gondola railcars; ballast hopper cars; aggregate hopper cars; intermodal flats; and non-intermodal flat cars. It also provides railcars, including coal cars, bulk commodity cars, coil steel cars, and boxcars; and woodchip hoppers, aluminum vehicle carriers, and articulated bulk container railcars. In addition, the company sells used railcars; leases, rebuilds, and converts railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars. It also exports its manufactured railcars to Latin America and the Middle East. The company's customers primarily include financial institutions, railroads, and shippers. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotFreightCar America, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.
FreightCar America, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
RAIL • NASDAQ
| FreightCar America, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
38.1M | -75.8M | -23.6M | -38.8M | -41.4M | -86.1M | -75.2M | -40.6M | -22.6M | 12.3M | 31.8M | 5.9M | -19.3M | 19.1M | 4.9M | -12.9M | 4.8M | 4.6M | 26.5M | 128.7M | |
6.2M | 5.8M | 4.6M | 4.1M | 4.3M | 9.2M | 22.9M | 12M | 9.4M | 9.7M | 10M | 10.1M | 10.1M | 8.4M | 8.8M | 7M | 5.7M | 4.4M | 3.9M | 5.4M | |
-51.9M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.9M | 136K | 176K | 10M | -6.4M | 22.7M | -2.7M | 2M | -5.7M | 10.4M | -682K | -7.7M | 11.8M | -1.1M | -11.9M | 2.6M | |
3.6M | 3.1M | 1.2M | 2.1M | 3M | 1M | 1.2M | 3.2M | 1.2M | 1.1M | 2.2M | 2.1M | 2.3M | 1.7M | 2.2M | 1.7M | 1.8M | 2.9M | 2.8M | 2.1M | |
37.3M | 103.1M | 34.5M | 35.7M | 11.8M | 50.9M | 19.7M | 131K | -262K | -47.6M | -5.7M | -1.5M | 16.1M | -11M | -2.2M | -1.8M | 3.4M | 20.6M | 33M | 259K | |
(0.0) | (5.9M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (5K) | (938K) | (978K) | (5K) | (104K) | (4.7M) | (13.4M) | (220K) | (581K) | (4.2M) | (0.0) | (136K) | (175K) | (9.7M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
1.4M | 8.8M | -12M | 8.4M | -38M | -34M | 12.2M | -16.4M | 59.1M | 1.8M | -101.3M | -24.6M | 28.7M | 24.4M | 16.9M | -28.4M | -4.7M | -54.2M | -12.9M | 15M | |
34.8M | 44.9M | 4.8M | 11.5M | -55.4M | -58.9M | -19M | -31.6M | 40.3M | 215K | -65.7M | -6M | 32.2M | 53M | 30M | -42.1M | 22.9M | -22.8M | 41.4M | 154.2M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-3.4M | -5M | -12.7M | -7.8M | -2.3M | -9.8M | -5.6M | -39.5M | -967K | -13.8M | -25.4M | -11.8M | -17.3M | -9.1M | -1.8M | -1.4M | -4.3M | -7M | -6.1M | -6.9M | |
-6.3M | (0.0) | (8.4M) | (0.0) | (433K) | (0.0) | (17.3M) | (2.5M) | (119K) | (2K) | (25.2M) | (15.8M) | (6.7M) | (0.0) | -166K | -23.3M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -2M | -111.4M | -85.8M | (0.0) | -32.9M | -69M | -60M | -42M | -30M | -30M | -49.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 20M | 136.7M | 43.1M | 27M | 54M | 60M | 63M | 0.0 | 60M | 60M | 20M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
585K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 182K | 3.8M | 1.2M | 768K | 1.7M | 928K | 14.9M | 1.8M | 6.9M | -2.4M | -17.8M | 1.6M | -17M | -35.4M | 11K | 1.1M | |
-9.1M | -5M | -4.4M | -7.8M | -1.7M | -6.1M | (31M) | -10.9M | -41.9M | (14.1M) | (35.7M) | -3.2M | -619K | -53.4M | (10.2M) | (6.9M) | -51.3M | -42.4M | -6.1M | -5.8M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
0.0 | 0.0 | 13.3M | -57K | -12K | -9K | -59K | -118K | -23K | -78K | -1.1M | -225K | -98K | -63K | -88K | -240K | 0.0 | 1M | -47.9M | 2.1M | |
-5.3M | 83.4M | -10.9M | 8.1M | 31M | 56.8M | 10.2M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -28K | -65K | -60K | -71K | |
(0.0) | -27.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -3.4M | -4.5M | -4.4M | -2.9M | -2.9M | -2.9M | -716K | -716K | -2.9M | -2.9M | -2.9M | -1.9M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -57K | -12K | -9K | -59K | -118K | -23K | -78K | -1.1M | -225K | -98K | -63K | -88K | -240K | (0.0) | (0.0) | -50M | (0.0) | |
-487K | -6.2M | -112K | -20K | -1.7M | -4M | -929K | -10K | 0.0 | -83K | 5M | -19.6M | 18.4M | 0.0 | 16K | -116K | 137K | -737K | 589K | 1.8M | |
-5.8M | -36M | 2.2M | 8M | 29.3M | 52.8M | 9.2M | -128K | -3.4M | -4.6M | -511K | -22.7M | 15.4M | -2.9M | -72K | -1.1M | -2.8M | -2.6M | -50.3M | 2M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
19.8M | 3.9M | 2.6M | 11.7M | -27.8M | -12.2M | 21.2M | -42.7M | -5M | 9.7M | -30.5M | -32M | 47M | -3.4M | 40.1M | -36.2M | -31.2M | -67.9M | -15M | 150.3M | |
44.5M | 40.6M | 37.9M | 26.2M | 54M | 66.3M | 45.1M | 87.8M | 92.8M | 83.1M | 113.5M | 145.5M | 98.5M | 101.9M | 61.8M | 98M | 129.2M | 197M | 212M | 61.7M | |
64.3M | 44.5M | 40.6M | 37.9M | 26.2M | 54M | 66.3M | 45.1M | 87.8M | 92.8M | 83.1M | 113.5M | 145.5M | 98.5M | 101.9M | 61.8M | 98M | 129.2M | 197M | 212M | |
31.4M | 39.9M | -8M | 3.7M | -57.7M | -68.8M | -24.6M | -71.2M | 39.4M | -13.6M | -91.1M | -17.8M | 14.9M | 43.9M | 28.1M | -43.5M | 18.6M | -29.8M | 35.3M | 147.3M |
SEC Filings
RAIL - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 04, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 04, 2026 | May 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 15, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 19, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | March 09, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 09, 2026 | March 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 04, 2026 | March 04, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 10, 2025 | November 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | November 10, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | September 16, 2025 | September 11, 2025 | 2025 |
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