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FSTR
Stock ticker: NASDAQ
AS OF
Dec 18, 03:29 PM (EDT)
Price
$28.02
Change
-$0.53 (-1.86%)
Capitalization
309.2M

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Dec 17, 2024

FSTR in downward trend: price expected to drop as it breaks its higher Bollinger Band on November 15, 2024

FSTR broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 15, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 43 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for FSTR moved out of overbought territory on December 12, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 32 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 32 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 69 cases where FSTR's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 13, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FSTR as a result. In of 96 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for FSTR turned negative on December 09, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 37 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 37 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FSTR declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The 50-day moving average for FSTR moved above the 200-day moving average on December 12, 2024. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FSTR advanced for three days, in of 283 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 199 cases where FSTR Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. FSTR’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.700) is normal, around the industry mean (1.819). P/E Ratio (7.377) is within average values for comparable stocks, (19.763). FSTR's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (3.893). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.039) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.591) is also within normal values, averaging (3.289).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

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FSTR paid dividends on September 23, 2016

L.B. Foster Company FSTR Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.04 per share was paid with a record date of September 23, 2016, and an ex-dividend date of September 07, 2016. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP), CSX Corp (NASDAQ:CSX), Norfolk Southern Corp (NYSE:NSC).

Industry description

The Railroad industry includes passenger and freight transportation services along rail lines. This also includes companies that provide maintenance and switching duties as part of rail services. Within North America, the industry is largely dominated by some large operators. Several short-line railroads serve regional and local routes. Union Pacific Corporation, Canadian National Railway Company, and CSX Corporation are some of the prominent names in the business. The railroad business is relatively cyclical; economic expansion boost the freight services in particular, while economic stagnation often dampens transportation demand.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Railroads Industry is 15.56B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 320 to 139.37B. UNP holds the highest valuation in this group at 139.37B. The lowest valued company is URAL at 320.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Railroads Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 0%, and the average quarterly price growth was 3%. QRNNF experienced the highest price growth at 24%, while USDP experienced the biggest fall at -24%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Railroads Industry was 16%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 11% and the average quarterly volume growth was 2%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 56
P/E Growth Rating: 66
Price Growth Rating: 56
SMR Rating: 74
Profit Risk Rating: 78
Seasonality Score: 33 (-100 ... +100)
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a manufacturer of transportation and construction materials

Industry Railroads

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Industry
Trucks Or Construction Or Farm Machinery
Address
415 Holiday Drive
Phone
+1 412 928-3400
Employees
1065
Web
https://www.lbfoster.com