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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL)

FreightCar America Q3 revenue falls 52% to $76.5 million; full-year outlook reaffirmed

Negative Impact 4 of 5 earnings

FreightCar America reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $76.5 million, down from $160.5 million a year earlier, and delivered 662 railcars versus 1,304. It posted adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million and an adjusted net loss of $9.5 million, or $(0.28) per diluted share, compared with adjusted net income of $7.8 million a year earlier. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, which matters to shareholders because it signals that management still expects the full-year targets it set on October 19.

Key points

  • Q3 2026 revenue was $76.5 million versus $160.5 million in Q3 2025; railcar deliveries were 662 units versus 1,304.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $0.1 million (0.2% margin) versus $15.9 million (9.9% margin) a year earlier.
  • Backlog reached 2,660 units valued at $284.5 million at September 30, 2026, up 28% from $222.0 million.
  • Fiscal 2026 outlook reaffirmed: 3,100 to 3,300 railcars, revenue of $370 to $410 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $15 to $19 million.

The filing

CompanyFreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 9, 2026, 4:16 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-453633

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 6:16 PM ET, from this filing only.

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