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L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±5.3% Move

$36.39 +0.47% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.35

L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $382.8M

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.35 (-0.11%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 4.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 58/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.7% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FSTR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.3%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (58/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY FSTR SCORES 58/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (26% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.7% FCF Margin ($25.2M FCF) & 21.1% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (22% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C-$34.94-1.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C-$34.43+2.2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C$35.19+3.4% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$36.39+0% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C- (50) → D+ (58)Full Audit →

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Even with a 58/100 (D+) score, FSTR faces multiple-compression risk if 50.7x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 51x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($36.64) or 200D SMA ($35.86) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($36.39) toward Bear Floor ($28.38).

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Contract: “FSTR Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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NEXT EST. WINDOW: Dec 30, 2026 (~58 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±5.3% Swing Band

±$1.93 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

FSTR Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 58/100

Trailing EPS: $0.72 • YoY Revenue Growth: 12.4%

Model Bullish Setup (58/100)Model Risk Weight (42/100)

Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).

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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$540.0M	$7.5M	$25.2M	21.1%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$530.8M	$42.9M	$12.8M	22.2%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$0	$1.5M	$37.0M	21.1%

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FSTR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +18.88%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $36.16H $36.39L $35.61C $36.39VOL 36.8K

RES: $36.46SUP: $33.36SMA50: $36.64SMA200: $35.86

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

36.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FSTR)

Industrials Rank #202 of 485 ⚔️ IMSR vs FSTR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (FSTR vs. IMSR, UAMY, AAC, TG)

Industry: Metal Fabrications (47 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) ranks #202 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) and #313 by equity capitalization ($382.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TG leads on earnings valuation at 7.8x trailing P/E, while TG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.5% ROIC and — gross margin. TG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with FSTR at 58/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
FSTR ACTIVE L.B. Foster Company	D+	58/100	50.7x	21.1%	10.1%	+0.47%	$382.8M	Benchmark Subject
IMSR Terrestrial Energy Inc.	D-	42/100	—	—	-10.0%	+3.13%	$366.0M	/imsr-vs-fstr →
UAMY United States Antimony Corporation	D-	35/100	—	25.2%	-6.0%	-2.17%	$473.0M	/uamy-vs-fstr →
AAC Ares Acquisition Corporation III (Class A)	D+	52/100	—	—	—	0.00%	$491.7M	/aac-vs-fstr →
TG Tredegar Corporation	B-	71/100	7.8x	—	15.5%	+3.16%	$262.4M	/tg-vs-fstr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000352825

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) reported GAAP revenue of $540.0M (+1.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $530.8M ) , GAAP net income of $7.5M, operating cash flow of $35.6M, and free cash flow of $25.2M (+96.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, FSTR closed FY2025 with $330.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$540.0M	$7.5M	$35.6M	$25.2M	$330.4M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$530.8M	$42.9M	$22.6M	$12.8M	$334.6M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	$1.5M	$37.0M	$37.0M	—	—

3. FSTR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FSTR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, L.B. Foster Company (NASDAQ: FSTR) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $36.39 (+0.47% 1D, market cap $382.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, FSTR ranks #202 in composite RQD confidence.

How does FSTR compare to IMSR and UAMY in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Metal Fabrications), FSTR carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 50.7x, gross margin of 21.1%, and ROIC of 10.1%. By comparison, IMSR (Terrestrial Energy Inc.) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.0%, cap $366.0M) and UAMY (United States Antimony Corporation) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -6.0%, cap $473.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TG leads on earnings multiple (7.8x) while TG leads on capital efficiency (15.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FSTR?

Per FSTR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000352825), L.B. Foster Company generated $540.0M in revenue (+1.7% YoY), $7.5M in net income, and $25.2M in free cash flow against $330.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (21% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is FSTR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FSTR last traded at $36.39 (+0.47% on volume of 30,782 shares), positioning the stock -0.68% below its 50-day simple moving average ($36.64) and +1.48% above its 200-day simple moving average ($35.86). Across its 52-week range of $23.81 to $45.81, FSTR sits at the 57.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 48.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.3% ($34.46 to $38.32).

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When is FSTR's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, L.B. Foster Company (FSTR)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is FSTR stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±5.3% event move for FSTR, spanning a range between $34.46 and $38.32.

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