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RAIL sentiment intelligence

Freightcar America Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 55 Balanced news tone 43 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Railroads Read-through group
Latest close 7.99 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 55/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update

80/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 43

directly relevant articles

Source quality 0

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

-10.9% over one week, -1.7% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Short Interest in Freightcar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) Grows By 235.8%

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

64/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update 80/100 classification
One-week reaction -10.9% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend inactive -1.7% over four weeks
Fair value 12.5% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 11
Neutral 27
Negative 5

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 43
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 8
Market source 4
MarketBeat 3
Investing.com 3
TradingView 3
www.marketscreener.com 3
Quiver Quantitative 2
GlobeNewswire 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 24
Earnings 13
Analyst action 2
Deals and strategy 2
Macro sensitivity 1
Regulatory and legal 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

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News Tape

Relevant headlines

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MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Short Interest in Freightcar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) Grows By 235.8%

Short interest in FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) surged by 235.8% in June, reaching 753,303 shares, representing 5.6% of its float. This increase in bearish bets occurred despite the company securing a significant multi-year order for 1,900 railcars and reporting strong Q2 orde

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 10:11
Source
MarketBeat
Market source Direct company coverage

How FreightCar America (RAIL) Is Building Multi-Year Revenue Visibility With $300 Million in New Railcar Orders

FreightCar America (RAIL) has secured significant new railcar orders, totaling approximately $300 million and 3,000 railcars, including a multi-year order for 1,900 railcars with deliveries through 2028. This development provides multi-year revenue visibility, strengthens backlog

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jul 2026 17:11
Source
Market source
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Q2 Earnings Forecast for RAIL Issued By Noble Financial

Noble Financial has issued its Q2 2027 earnings per share estimate for FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) at $0.18. The firm also projected $0.18 EPS for Q4 2027 and $0.70 EPS for the full fiscal year 2027. This comes after FreightCar America missed analyst expectations in its most

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 11:09
Source
MarketBeat
Market source Direct company coverage

FreightCar America announces new order for 1,900 cars

FreightCar America has secured a new order for 1,900 railcars, with deliveries scheduled through 2028. This order adds to the approximately 3,000 cars valued at $300 million that the company received orders for in the second quarter of 2026. CEO Nick Randall highlighted the compa

Tone
Positive 85/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 10:07
Source
Market source
Progressive Railroading Direct company coverage

Rail News - Rail supplier news from Vossloh, Stadler and FreightCar America. For Railroad Career Professionals

Vossloh has secured two major contracts totaling approximately 60 million euros to supply fastening systems for new high-speed rail lines in China's Shandong Province, with production starting in 2027. Stadler has expanded its Salt Lake City manufacturing plant to 475,000 square

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
07 Jul 2026 15:40
Source
Progressive Railroading
Investing.com South Africa Direct company coverage

FreightCar America secures 1,900 railcar multi-year order By Investing.com

FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) has secured a multi-year order for 1,900 railcars, with deliveries extending through 2028. This new commitment, along with approximately 3,000 railcar orders valued at $300 million in Q2, highlights strong customer confidence and the company's so

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
07 Jul 2026 08:11
Source
Investing.com South Africa
Investing.com Direct company coverage

FreightCar America secures 1,900 railcar multi-year order

FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) has secured a multi-year order for 1,900 railcars, with deliveries extending through 2028. This significant order follows a strong second quarter, where the company received orders for approximately 3,000 railcars valued at $300 million, indicatin

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 07:36
Source
Investing.com
Market source Direct company coverage

FreightCar America, Inc. Announces Milestone Multi-Year Order for 1,900 Railcars; Second Quarter Orders for Approximately 3,000 Railcars Represent a Commercial Inflection Point

FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) has secured a multi-year order for 1,900 railcars, with deliveries extending through 2028, signaling strong customer confidence and extended backlog visibility. Additionally, the company announced total second-quarter orders of approximatel

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
06 Jul 2026 11:39
Source
Market source
Finviz Direct company coverage

RAIL - FreightCar America Inc Options

This article provides comprehensive financial data for FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL), including its last closing price, market capitalization, income, sales, various financial ratios, and performance metrics. It also lists insider and institutional ownership, analyst recommendat

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
04 Jul 2026 10:39
Source
Finviz
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

PIMCO now holds 48.8% of FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL)

PIMCO has increased its beneficial ownership in FreightCar America (RAIL) to 48.8% of outstanding shares, totaling 16,815,361 shares, as of June 30, 2026. This significant stake, detailed in a SCHEDULE 13D/A filing, includes common shares and warrants, with a partial exercise of

Tone
Positive 61/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
02 Jul 2026 21:40
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Canada Direct company coverage

Form 13D/A FreightCar America For: 2 July By Investing.com

This article announces the filing of Form 13D/A for FreightCar America on July 2nd. It is a brief news item from Investing.com, typical of regulatory filing announcements. The article primarily functions as a pointer to the regulatory document for interested investors.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
02 Jul 2026 21:40
Source
Investing.com Canada
TradingView Direct company coverage

FreightCar America issues 13.6M shares after warrant exercise; outstanding shares rise to 32.78M

FreightCar America (RAIL) has issued 13,619,377 new shares following a warrant exercise by OC III LFE II, increasing its total outstanding common stock to 32,775,760 shares. This transaction, completed on June 30, 2026, results in dilution for existing shareholders. The informati

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:40
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

FreightCar America (RAIL) issues 13.6M shares after major warrant exercise

FreightCar America (RAIL) announced that OC III LFE II, LP exercised warrants to purchase 13.6 million shares of its common stock. This exercise, completed on June 30, 2026, significantly increased the total shares outstanding to 32.7 million and will dilute existing shareholders

Tone
Negative 35/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:40
Source
Stock Titan
TradingView Direct company coverage

FreightCar America, Inc. Financial Disclosures & Filings

This page provides access to FreightCar America, Inc.'s financial disclosures and regulatory filings, including earnings reports, quarterly and annual reports, and investor presentations. The documents offer insights into the company's performance, strategy, and financial health,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
01 Jul 2026 11:10
Source
TradingView
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

FreightCar America, Inc.(NasdaqGS:RAIL) added to Russell Microcap Value Benchmark Index

FreightCar America, Inc. (NasdaqGS:RAIL) has been added to the Russell Microcap Value Benchmark Index. This announcement follows several other recent additions to various Russell indices on June 29th and 28th, highlighting the company's notable presence in different market capita

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Market update
Published
30 Jun 2026 05:09
Source
www.marketscreener.com
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

What Is FreightCar America, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RAIL) Share Price Doing?

FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIL) has seen a significant price hike recently and appears to be trading at a cheap price relative to its industry, with a P/E ratio of 6.74x against the industry average of 28.22x. The company has a bright future outlook with profit expected to

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Jun 2026 05:09
Source
Simply Wall Street
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

FreightCar America, Inc.(NasdaqGS: RAIL) added to Russell 2500 Growth Benchmark

FreightCar America, Inc. (NasdaqGS: RAIL) has been added to the Russell 2500 Growth Benchmark as of June 29, 2026. This inclusion reflects the company's position as a designer, producer, and supplier of railroad freight cars and related components, affirming its growth potential

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 19:39
Source
www.marketscreener.com
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

FreightCar America, Inc.(NasdaqGS: RAIL) added to Russell 3000E Index

FreightCar America, Inc. (NasdaqGS:RAIL) has been added to the Russell 3000E Index, among other Russell indices, effective June 29, 2026. This inclusion highlights the company's market presence within the heavy machinery and vehicles sector. FreightCar America designs, produces,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 17:10
Source
www.marketscreener.com
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

FreightCar America (RAIL) Joins Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes

FreightCar America Inc (RAIL) has been added to the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes, which could boost its visibility among institutional investors and potentially increase shareholder value. While its growth potential is high, the company's financial strength and profitabi

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 12:39
Source
GuruFocus
Investing.com Direct company coverage

FreightCar America added to Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes

FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) has been included in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes, effective Monday. This inclusion follows a strong performance with shares up nearly 11% over the past week and a market capitalization of $195 million. Despite recent Q1 2026 earnings

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jun 2026 12:39
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

FreightCar America lands in Russell indexes, widening Wall Street visibility

FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) announced its inclusion in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes, effective June 29, 2026. This addition is seen by management as recognition of the company's growth and business strengthening, expected to enhance visibility among institution

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 11:39
Source
Stock Titan
TradingView Direct company coverage

Freightcar America, Inc. Joins Russell 2000® And Russell 3000® Indexes

Freightcar America, Inc. has been added to both the Russell 2000® Index and the Russell 3000® Index. This inclusion will likely increase the company's visibility among institutional investors, as these indexes are widely used benchmarks for investment funds. The news was reported

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 11:39
Source
TradingView