FreightCar America, Inc.
RAILFreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) is a manufacturer of freight railcars in North America, specializing in the design and production of a wide range of railcar types including covered hoppers, gondolas, and tank cars. The company focuses on providing durable and innovative railcar solutions for the transportation of commodities such as agricultural products, chemicals, and metals. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FreightCar America serves major freight railroads and leasing companies across North America.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2017 | $0.09 | 2017-08-15 | 2017-08-17 |
| May 24, 2017 | $0.09 | 2017-05-16 | 2017-05-18 |
| February 22, 2017 | $0.09 | 2017-02-14 | 2017-02-16 |
| November 23, 2016 | $0.09 | 2016-11-15 | 2016-11-17 |
| August 24, 2016 | $0.09 | 2016-08-16 | 2016-08-18 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: FreightCar America, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 42 dividend payments over the past 12 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held RAIL shares during this period received a total of $2.70 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.09/share was paid 3251 days ago, on August 23, 2017.
- Yield & Schedule: RAIL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.79%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2005, the dividend payout has grown by 200.0%, from $0.03 to $0.09.
- Dividend Reliability: RAIL has maintained or increased its dividend for 42 consecutive payments.
Company News
FreightCar America, Inc. announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders will be held virtually on April 10, 2026 at 10:00 am Central Time. The record date for determining voting shareholders is February 10, 2026. The company is a leading designer and producer of railroad freight cars and railcar components based in Chicago.
FreightCar America (NASDAQ: RAIL) has completed the acquisition of Carly Railcar Components, LLC, a leading distributor of railcar components. The acquisition strengthens FreightCar America's aftermarket distribution business with a focus on running-repair components and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings while improving operatio...
CHICAGO, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL) (“FreightCar America” or the “Company”), a pure-play manufacturer of high-quality railcars with a legacy of 120+ years, proudly announces the production of its 10,000th railcar at its purpose-built state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Castaños, Mex...
Company delivers 99% year-over-year revenue growth and record quarterly deliveries for new plant
CHICAGO, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FreightCar America, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAIL), a diversified manufacturer of railroad freight cars, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 after the market close. The conference call and live webcast will be held on Thursday, May 9 at 11:00 a....
