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L.B. Foster Company is projected to rise to $52.29 by 2027, a +31% move from its current price of $39.97. FSTR is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $39.02 | $40.00 | $41.00 | +0.07% |
| May 30 | $38.65 | $40.03 | $41.45 | +0.14% |
| May 31 | $38.37 | $40.05 | $41.81 | +0.21% |
| Jun 1 | $38.14 | $40.08 | $42.12 | +0.28% |
| Jun 2 | $37.95 | $40.11 | $42.40 | +0.35% |
| Jun 3 | $37.77 | $40.14 | $42.65 | +0.42% |
| Jun 4 | $37.62 | $40.17 | $42.89 | +0.49% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $37.62 | $40.17 | $42.89 | +0.49% |
| Week 2 | $36.79 | $40.37 | $44.29 | +0.99% |
| Week 3 | $36.21 | $40.57 | $45.45 | +1.49% |
| Week 4 | $35.75 | $40.77 | $46.48 | +1.99% |
| Week 5 | $35.38 | $40.97 | $47.44 | +2.50% |
| Week 6 | $35.06 | $41.17 | $48.35 | +3.00% |
| Week 7 | $34.78 | $41.37 | $49.22 | +3.51% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
L.B. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions.
The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment offers new rail to passenger and short line freight railroads, industrial companies, and rail contractors, as well as new and used rails; rail accessories, such as track spikes, bolts, angle bars, tie plates, and other products; insulated rail joints and related accessories; fixation fasteners, coverboards, and special accessories; power rail; and trackwork products. This segment also provides friction management products and application systems; mobile and wayside systems; railroad condition monitoring systems and equipment including wheel impact load detection systems, wayside data collection and management systems, and rockfall, flood, earthworks, and bridge strike monitoring; and aftermarket services.
The Infrastructure Solutions segment manufactures precast concrete products, including restrooms, concession stands, and other protective storage buildings under the CXT brand for national, state, and municipal parks; and sound walls, bridge beams, and other wet/dry utilities concrete products. This segment also provides steel bridge products; corrosion protection solutions; cuts, threads, and paints pipes; threading services for oil and gas production; fabricated steel and aluminum products; and protective pipeline coating services. L.B.
Foster Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) trades in the Industrials sector with a market presence reflected in its current price of $38.11 and a market capitalization of $398.58M. The shares are ranked 3229 by market cap.
The stock’s price action is supported by a forecast that envisions a rise in average prices over the coming years, beginning at $38.11 in 2026 and moving higher through 2027–2050, with progressively larger upside in later years.
Key forecast points include a progression from a 2027 average of $49.41 to a 2030 average of $70.81, a 2040 average of $210.18, and a 2050 average of $429.83, with corresponding ROIs of 29.6%, 85.8%, 451.5%, and 1027.9% respectively. The sentiment shifts to bullish from 2027 onward, suggesting a constructive longer-term outlook for the stock.
A major floor 38.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 25.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 5.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 24.9% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FSTR support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FSTR market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $38.74 | Buy | $39.11 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $39.03 | Buy | $38.86 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $38.21 | Buy | $37.66 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $32.87 | Buy | $34.54 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $31.35 | Buy | $32.09 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $28.95 | Buy | $29.55 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 64.75 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 28.64 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 46.21 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -47.75 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.31 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -5.51 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.63 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 52.25 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.97 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 3.78 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 57.66 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.98 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 48.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 38.94 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 32.82 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.84 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a range from $32.24 to $45.04, indicating recent price movement within a broad band. RSI(14) is 60, suggesting neutral-to-bullish momentum near overbought territory but not extreme.
The 50-day simple moving average sits at $32.39, above the 200-day average of $28.78, which is typically seen as constructive for the trend. Support is located around $29.71 and resistance near $42.30, outlining a near-term trading range consistent with a bullish bias but with meaningful upside potential if price can clear the $42.30 resistance.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.98 | $39.97 | $55.46 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $41.84 | $52.29 | $69.00 | +31% | Bullish | |
| $47.16 | $60.39 | $82.35 | +51% | Bullish | |
| $48.67 | $63.61 | $89.03 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $58.05 | $77.25 | $110.54 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $69.58 | $94.12 | $137.32 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $80.25 | $110.24 | $163.66 | +176% | Bullish | |
| $92.86 | $129.39 | $195.16 | +224% | Bullish | |
| $91.81 | $129.69 | $198.49 | +224% | Bullish | |
| $94.88 | $135.79 | $210.67 | +240% | Bullish | |
| $157.80 | $239.53 | $393.49 | +499% | Bullish | |
| $295.63 | $496.16 | $886.49 | +11.4x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $26.98 | $39.97 | $47.01 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $35.59 | $41.71 | $49.98 | +4.35% |
| July 2026 | $36.09 | $42.62 | $51.71 | +2.19% |
| August 2026 | $35.69 | $42.41 | $51.93 | -0.51% |
| September 2026 | $36.29 | $43.33 | $53.48 | +2.19% |
| October 2026 | $37.31 | $44.74 | $55.61 | +3.26% |
| November 2026 | $36.92 | $44.46 | $55.59 | -0.64% |
| December 2026 | $36.49 | $44.10 | $55.46 | -0.80% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FSTR forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, FSTR could reach as high as $55.46, with a base case around $39.97 and support toward $26.98 — roughly 0% from $39.97. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect FSTR to range from $41.84 to $69.00 through 2027. The $52.29 average target implies a +31% move from current prices. That is up +31% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FSTR price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $60.39 (low $47.16, high $82.35) — a potential gain of +51% on today's $39.97. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, FSTR is projected to trade between $48.67 and $89.03, averaging $63.61 — a potential gain of +59% from today's $39.97. That is up +5% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
L.B. Foster Company's 2030 outlook centres on $77.25, within a $58.05 to $110.54 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +93% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, FSTR could reach as high as $137.32, with a base case around $94.12 and support toward $69.58 — roughly +135% from $39.97. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FSTR to range from $80.25 to $163.66 through 2032. The $110.24 average target implies a +176% move from current prices. That is up +17% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FSTR price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $129.39 (low $92.86, high $195.16) — a potential gain of +224% on today's $39.97. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, FSTR is projected to trade between $91.81 and $198.49, averaging $129.69 — a potential gain of +224% from today's $39.97. That is up 0% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
L.B. Foster Company's 2035 outlook centres on $135.79, within a $94.88 to $210.67 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +240% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, FSTR could reach as high as $393.49, with a base case around $239.53 and support toward $157.80 — roughly +499% from $39.97. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FSTR to range from $295.63 to $886.49 through 2050. The $496.16 average target implies a +11.4x move from current prices. That is up +107% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in FSTR today (≈ 25.018764 FSTR) could be worth
$12,413.38
+$11,413.38 (+1141%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FSTR price of $496.16 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FSTRwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FSTR on May 27, 2025 (≈ 51.840329 FSTR) would be worth
$2,072.06
+$1,072.06 (+107.2%) today · 2.07× · US Dollar
Based on a FSTR entry price of $19.29 vs. today's $39.97.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $38.24 | $1,045.24 | +4.5% |
| 1 month ago | $31.81 | $1,256.52 | +25.7% |
| 3 months ago | $31.71 | $1,260.49 | +26.0% |
| 6 months ago | $26.98 | $1,481.47 | +48.1% |
| 1 year ago | $19.29 | $2,072.06 | +107.2% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $18.44 | $2,167.57 | +116.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our FSTR forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $80.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $80.00: $836.69M
The multi-year forecast lays out a clear path of rising averages and higher price targets. By 2030 the average price is $70.81 with an expected ROI of 85.8% and a bullish sentiment. The forecast extends to 2040, where the average is $210.18 and ROI is 451.5%, followed by 2050 with an average of $429.83 and ROI of 1027.9% while remaining bullish.
These are estimates of future prices and returns, not guarantees. The forecast shows substantial upside across the horizon, but actual results will depend on market conditions and company performance over time. The trajectory implies meaningful appreciation from the current level, with the potential for very large gains in the outer years, alongside the usual uncertainty that accompanies long-horizon projections.
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2030 average price is $70.81 with a range from $53.01 to $101.78 and an ROI of 85.8% (bullish).
The forecast shows rising averages through 2040 and 2050, with ROIs of 85.8% (2030), 451.5% (2040), and 1027.9% (2050). The 2026 average is $38.11 with 0% ROI, and sentiment turns bullish from 2027 onward. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 max is $101.78, and later years show even higher highs (2033 max $177.87, 2034 max $178.40, etc.), indicating a path to surpass $100 per the forecast.
Current price is $38.11 and market cap is $398.58M.
The 2040 forecast shows an average of $210.18 with a max of $347.63 and an ROI of 451.5%.
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