L.B. Foster Company manufactures engineered products and provides services for railroad and infrastructure applications across North America and internationally. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company serves passenger railroads, short-line freight operators, industrial companies, and public infrastructure projects.
The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment supplies new and used rail to railroads and contractors, along with rail accessories including spikes, bolts, tie plates, and insulated rail joints. The segment also offers engineered concrete railroad ties, friction management systems, and railroad monitoring equipment such as wheel impact load detection and wayside data collection systems. Additionally, it provides aftermarket maintenance and condition monitoring services.
The Infrastructure Solutions segment manufactures precast concrete products marketed under the CXT brand, serving national, state, and municipal parks with items such as restrooms and storage buildings. This segment also produces sound walls, bridge beams, box culverts, and custom precast concrete structures. It provides steel bridge products, corrosion protection solutions, pipe threading and painting services for oil and gas applications, and protective pipeline coating services. The company operates with approximately 1,057 full-time employees.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.89 | $4.01 | +2892.3% | |
| 2023 | $0.13 | $0.14 | +103.1% | |
| 2022 | $-4.25 | $-4.25 | -1350.0% | |
| 2021 | $0.34 | $0.34 | +70.0% | |
| 2020 | $0.20 | $0.20 | -91.9% | |
| 2019 | $2.46 | $2.52 | +162.0% | |
| 2018 | $-3.97 | $-3.97 | -13333.3% | |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 | +100.8% | |
| 2016 | $-3.97 | $-3.97 | -1340.6% | |
| 2015 | $0.32 | $0.33 | -44.8% | |
| 2014 | $0.58 | $0.59 | -18.3% | |
| 2013 | $0.71 | $0.71 | +9.2% | |
| 2012 | $0.65 | $0.66 | -70.7% | |
| 2011 | $2.22 | $2.24 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-03-07 | 0000352825-25-000055 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-03-06 | 0000352825-24-000076 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-03-10 | 0000352825-23-000034 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-03-02 | 0000352825-22-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-03-03 | 0000352825-21-000014 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-02-27 | 0000352825-20-000008 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-12-31 | 2019-03-18 | 0000352825-19-000012 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-12-31 | 2018-02-28 | 0000352825-18-000004 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-12-31 | 2017-03-08 | 0001193125-17-074622 | SEC ↗ |
| 2015-12-31 | 2016-03-01 | 0001193125-16-487797 | SEC ↗ |
| 2014-12-31 | 2015-03-03 | 0001193125-15-074375 | SEC ↗ |
| 2013-12-31 | 2014-02-27 | 0001193125-14-073053 | SEC ↗ |