Here is how L.B. Foster (FSTR) and Voestalpine AG (VLPNY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
L.B. Foster Company remains a soft Buy after a 107% gain since April 2025, outperforming the S&P 500. FSTR's Q1 2026 saw revenue up 23.8% to $121.1M, with Rail, Technologies, and Services segment driving a 38.4% sales surge. Management guides 2026 revenue of $540–$580M and EBITDA of $41–$46M, with relative valuation still attractive versus peers.
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L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for L.B. Foster (FSTR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
L.B. Foster (FSTR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.22 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.2 per share a year ago.
L.B. Foster Company remains a "Buy" as shares are still attractively valued despite recent appreciation and a minor Q4 earnings miss. 2025 revenue grew 25.1% YoY to $160.4 million, with EBITDA rising to $13.7 million, though profitability was impacted by a 64.8% effective tax rate. Management forecasts 2026 revenue of $540–$580 million and EBITDA of $41–$46 million, with growth driven by infrastructure spending and strategic business segmentation.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The headline numbers for L.B. Foster (FSTR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
L.B. Foster (FSTR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.02 per share a year ago.
L.B. Foster Company remains a "Buy" as strong order flow and attractive valuation support further upside despite mixed recent financials. FSTR's Infrastructure Solutions segment is thriving, offsetting weakness in Rail, Technologies, and Services, with growth driven by steel products and protective coatings. Shares are undervalued both absolutely and relative to peers, with low multiples and ongoing share buybacks enhancing shareholder value.
L.B. Foster Company ( FSTR ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 3, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants John Kasel - President, CEO & Director William Thalman - Executive VP & CFO Lisa Durante Conference Call Participants Julio Romero - Sidoti & Company, LLC Liam Burke - B. Riley Securities, Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator " John Kasel President, CEO & Director " William Thalman Executive VP & CFO " Lisa Durante " Julio Romero Sidoti & Company, LLC " Sidoti & Company, LLC Liam Burke B.