RAILWAY AGE, MARCH 2026 ISSUE: Improved carbody materials and innovative designs are transforming these long-lived warhorses into state-of-the-art railcars. The general-purpose, open-top gondola has been a part of freight railroading since its
Chicago, Ill.-based FreightCar America, Inc. on Dec. 22 reported completing the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, a move that will strengthen its “aftermarket distribution business with a focus on running-repair components” and
FreightCar America, Inc. on Nov. 10 reported third-quarter 2025 results that include 42% year-over-year revenue growth and “strong” gross margins of 15.1%—expansion of 80 basis points—while reaffirming adjusted EBITDA guidance for full-year 2025. 3Q25 Highlights “Our third quarter results
FreightCar America in the second quarter of 2025 reported a 15% gross margin, $17.8 million gross profit, expansion of 250 basis points, operating cash flow of $8.5 million and adjusted free cash flow of $7.9 million, based on “a strong order intake driven by operational flexibility. The company also reaffirmed
FreightCar America, Inc. on May 5 reported first-quarter 2025 results that included gross profit up 26% and gross margin expanding 780 basis points. The company generated operating cash flow of $12.8 million
FreightCar America (FCA) on April 24 reported receiving orders totaling 1,250 freight railcars, valued at approximately $141 million, during first-quarter 2025.
FreightCar America, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2024 that included full year revenue and gross profit up 56% and 60%, respectively. The company generated
RAILWAY AGE, MARCH 2025 ISSUE: In terms of freight car types, the North American covered hopper car interchange fleet, at 570,000 units, is the largest. Within the next eight years, approximately 53,000
FreightCar America, Inc. (FreightCar America) recently announced that it has completed, on Dec. 31, 2024, a new $115 million, four-year term loan facility.
“Our pipeline is invigorated, with consistent demand across a broad range of railcar types,” FreightCar America (FCA) President and CEO Nick Randall said during a third-quarter 2024 financial presentation. “As we head into the fourth quarter, we are well positioned to sustain this momentum.” The designer, producer, and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts, and components updated its full-year 2024 guidance.
