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CHICAGO - FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) saw its stock surge 18% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the railcar manufacturer reported mixed fourth quarter results, with earnings that beat analyst expectations, and provided an upbeat outlook for 2025.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.21 for the fourth quarter, significantly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $0.07. Revenue came in at $137.7 million, up 8.8% YoY but slightly below the $143.61 million analysts were expecting.
For the full year 2024, FreightCar America delivered 4,362 railcars, up 44.3% from 2023. Revenue jumped 56.2% to $559.4 million, while adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $43 million.
Looking ahead, the company provided guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting revenue of $530-595 million. The midpoint of this range is slightly below the analyst consensus of $589.7 million. FreightCar America expects adjusted EBITDA of $43-49 million for 2025.
"This was a year of strong operational performance as we executed our strategic initiatives to drive substantial profitable growth," said CEO Nick Randall. "We delivered $43 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year, representing a 114% increase versus the prior year."
The company’s backlog stood at 2,797 units valued at $266.5 million at the end of Q4.
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