FreightCar America forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $36 million-$44 million - RAIL News | RalliesFreightCar America forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $36 million-$44 million
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RAIL• Updated 2026 guidance and second-quarter results
- FreightCar America updated FY2026 guidance for 3,500-3,900 railcar deliveries, revenue of $410-$460 million, adjusted EBITDA of $36-$44 million.
- Midpoint implies year-over-year declines of 10.3% in deliveries, 13.2% in revenue, 2.9% in adjusted EBITDA.
- 2Q26 results showed revenue of $113.1 million on 927 deliveries; aftermarket revenue rose 13% to $8.9 million.
- 2Q26 gross margin fell 957 bps to 5.5% on lower volumes; results included $2.2 million of workforce realignment costs.
- Management flagged 2Q26 as the year’s low point; profitability expected to improve sequentially as backlog converts.
