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L B Foster Co
L.B.Foster Co. engages in providing products and services for the rail industry and solutions to support infrastructure projects. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently employs 991 full-time employees. Foster Company is a global solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure. The firm operates through three segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services (Rail), Precast Concrete Products (Precast), and Steel Products and Measurement. The Rail segment consists of various manufacturing and distribution businesses that provide a variety of products and services for freight and passenger railroads and industrial companies throughout the world. The Rail segment also offers contract project management and aftermarket services. The Precast segment consists of three precast concrete manufacturing facilities across the United States, providing engineered precast concrete solutions. The Steel Products and Measurement segment designs, manufactures, and supplies a variety of steel bridge products to contractors performing installation and repair work to North American transportation infrastructure network.
L.B.Foster Co. engages in providing products and services for the rail industry and solutions to support infrastructure projects. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently employs 991 full-time employees. Foster Company is a global solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure. The firm operates through three segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services (Rail), Precast Concrete Products (Precast), and Steel Products and Measurement. The Rail segment consists of various manufacturing and distribution businesses that provide a variety of products and services for freight and passenger railroads and industrial companies throughout the world. The Rail segment also offers contract project management and aftermarket services. The Precast segment consists of three precast concrete manufacturing facilities across the United States, providing engineered precast concrete solutions. The Steel Products and Measurement segment designs, manufactures, and supplies a variety of steel bridge products to contractors performing installation and repair work to North American transportation infrastructure network.
Sales Growth: L.B. Foster posted modest sales growth of 0.6% year-over-year in Q3, driven by a 4.4% increase in the Infrastructure segment and strong steel products performance.
Profit Decline: Net income declined to $4.4 million from $35.9 million last year, primarily due to a prior year tax valuation allowance release and lower margins.
Cash Generation: Operating cash flow was exceptionally strong at $29.2 million for the quarter, helping reduce net debt to $55.3 million.
Backlog & Orders: Backlog reached $247.4 million, up 18.4% year-over-year, with rail segment backlog up 58.2%; book-to-bill ratio held at 1.08:1.
Q4 Outlook: Management expects Q4 sales growth of approximately 25% and a 115% increase in adjusted EBITDA at the midpoint, citing robust backlog and order activity.
Margin Pressure: Gross margin declined 130 basis points to 22.5% due to lower rail volumes, unfavorable sales mix, and higher infrastructure costs.
Guidance Reiterated: 2025 guidance anticipates strong Q4 growth, with adjusted EBITDA margin expected to exceed 8% in the last three quarters of 2025.
