L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure41 years of earnings data (1985–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $11M, reflecting -82.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.05 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, FSTR's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -0.6%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $111M in fiscal 2007.
L.B. Foster Company maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 21.1%, operating margin of 4.1%, and net margin of 1.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including ITRN ($60M net income, 16.1% margin), KALU ($153M net income, 3.3% margin), ZEUS ($14M net income, 1.2% margin), FSTR has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare FSTR vs ITRN →
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FSTR Historical Earnings Data (1985–2025)
40 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8M | -82.4% | $22M | $0.69 | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $43M | +2833.5% | $21M | $3.89 | 8.1% | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $1M | +103.2% | $9M | $0.13 | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2022 | -$46M | -1356.6% | -$7M | $-4.25 | -9.2% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | $4M | -52.2% | $4M | $0.34 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| 2020 | $8M | -82.2% | $16M | $0.71 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| 2019 | $43M | +236.6% | $34M | $4.09 | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| 2018 | -$31M | -857.8% | -$21M | $-3.01 | -5.0% | -3.3% |
| 2017 | $4M | +102.9% | $16M | $0.39 | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| 2016 | -$142M | -218.7% | -$5M | $-13.79 | -29.3% | -1.1% |
| 2015 | -$44M | -273.2% | $29M | $-4.33 | -7.1% | 4.6% |
| 2014 | $26M | -12.4% | $37M | $2.48 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2013 | $29M | +80.9% | $42M | $2.85 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| 2012 | $16M | -29.3% | $23M | $1.58 | 2.8% | 4.0% |
| 2011 | $23M | +11.7% | $31M | $2.22 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| 2010 | $20M | +30.3% | $32M | $1.98 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 2009 | $16M | -43.3% | $27M | $1.53 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| 2008 | $28M | -74.9% | $39M | $2.57 | 5.4% | 7.7% |
| 2007 | $111M | +718.1% | $39M | $10.09 | 21.7% | 7.7% |
| 2006 | $14M | +149.0% | $18M | $1.25 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 2005 | $5M | +267.2% | $9M | $0.52 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| 2004 | $1M | -57.0% | $3M | $0.14 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| 2003 | $3M | +130.1% | $5M | $0.35 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2002 | -$11M | -1893.4% | $3M | $-1.20 | -4.4% | 1.2% |
| 2001 | $637,000 | -81.7% | $4M | $0.07 | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| 2000 | $3M | +39.4% | $7M | $0.37 | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 1999 | $3M | -43.1% | $9M | $0.25 | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| 1998 | $4M | +33.3% | $7M | $0.43 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 1997 | $3M | -15.4% | $7M | $0.32 | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| 1996 | $4M | -18.8% | $8M | $0.39 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 1995 | $5M | -11.1% | $7M | $0.49 | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| 1994 | $5M | +237.5% | $6M | $0.55 | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| 1993 | $2M | +300.0% | $3M | $0.16 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| 1992 | $400,000 | -33.3% | $1M | $0.04 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| 1991 | $600,000 | -80.0% | $4M | $0.06 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 1990 | $3M | +130.8% | $4M | $0.31 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| 1989 | $1M | -84.3% | $3M | $0.13 | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| 1988 | $8M | +115.0% | $10M | $0.81 | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| 1986 | -$55M | -1631.3% | -$13M | $-5.74 | -10.4% | -2.4% |
| 1985 | -$3M | - | -$5M | $-0.34 | -0.9% | -1.3% |
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FSTR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FSTR stock.
What is FSTR earnings per share (EPS)?
FSTR trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.05, reflecting -82.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -0.6%. Complete EPS history from 1985 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is L.B. Foster Company's net income?
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) trailing twelve-month net income is $11M as of 2025. Earnings declined -82.3% year-over-year. L.B. Foster Company has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is FSTR profitable?
Yes, FSTR is profitable with a TTM net income of $11M and a net profit margin of +1.4%. L.B. Foster Company has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is FSTR's earnings growth rate?
FSTR compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -82.3%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: -0.6%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1985 to 2025.
What are FSTR's profit margins?
L.B. Foster Company net profit margin is +1.4%, operating margin is +4.1%, and gross margin is +21.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +4.3%.
Is FSTR growing earnings?
FSTR earnings are declining — EPS fell -82.3% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $11M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -0.6%.
What was FSTR's best earnings year?
L.B. Foster Company's highest annual net income on record is $111M, achieved in fiscal year 2007. Earnings history on this page spans 1985 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were FSTR's earnings last quarter?
FSTR's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $2M with diluted EPS of $0.14. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.