Freightcar America Outperforms Earnings and Revenue Expectations in Q2

Freightcar America (RAIL) exceeded expectations in its latest quarterly earnings report, posting a profit of $0.11 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.06. This marks a significant improvement compared to the previous year's earnings of $0.05 per share, with adjustments made for non-recurring items. The company also reported revenues of $118.62 million for the quarter ending June 2025, exceeding analysts' forecasts by 8.74%, though this is lower than last year's $147.42 million. Over the past four quarters, Freightcar America has outperformed earnings estimates three times. Shares of Freightcar America have gained approximately 9.4% since the start of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's 6.1% increase. The stock's near-term trajectory will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings outlooks. Regarding future prospects, the company's earnings estimates for upcoming quarters are mixed, with a current Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), indicating expectations to perform in line with the broader market. The consensus forecast anticipates earnings of $0.23 per share on $197.91 million in revenue for the next quarter, and $0.47 per share...