FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2001 to 2025
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RAIL EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
RAIL Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.6% | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 12.0% | 6.7% | -13.6% |
| 2023 | 11.7% | 2.9% | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 7.1% | -4.1% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | -11.2% | -20.4% |
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FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $29M, reflecting +134.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.82 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, RAIL's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $129M in fiscal 2006.
FreightCar America, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 14.6%, operating margin of 6.8%, and net margin of 7.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including TRN ($255M net income, 11.7% margin), GNSS (-$15M net income, -44.4% margin), GBX ($185M net income, 6.3% margin), RAIL has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare RAIL vs TRN →
RAIL Earnings vs Peers
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RAIL Historical Earnings Data (2001–2025)
24 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38M | +150.3% | $34M | $1.09 | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| 2024 | -$76M | -221.4% | $37M | $-3.12 | -13.6% | 6.7% |
| 2023 | -$24M | +39.3% | $10M | $-1.18 | -6.6% | 2.9% |
| 2022 | -$39M | +6.3% | -$15M | $-1.56 | -10.7% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | -$41M | +50.9% | -$23M | $-2.00 | -20.4% | -11.2% |
| 2020 | -$84M | -12.2% | -$81M | $-6.29 | -77.9% | -74.3% |
| 2019 | -$75M | -85.4% | -$76M | $-6.09 | -32.7% | -32.9% |
| 2018 | -$41M | -79.9% | -$32M | $-3.29 | -12.8% | -10.1% |
| 2017 | -$23M | -283.1% | -$32M | $-1.84 | -5.5% | -7.8% |
| 2016 | $12M | -61.3% | $16M | $1.00 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RAIL stock.
Is RAIL growing earnings?
RAIL EPS is $0.82, with earnings growth accelerating to +134.9%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $29M.
What are RAIL's profit margins?
FreightCar America, Inc. net margin is +7.6%, with operating margin at +6.8%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are RAIL's earnings?
RAIL earnings data spans 2001-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +134.9% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.