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FreightCar America, Inc. is projected to rise to $9.68 by 2027, a +25% move from its current price of $7.75. RAIL is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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 | $7.56 | $7.75 | $7.95 | +0.01% |
| May 30 | $7.49 | $7.75 | $8.03 | +0.03% |
| May 31 | $7.43 | $7.75 | $8.09 | +0.04% |
| Jun 1 | $7.38 | $7.75 | $8.15 | +0.06% |
| Jun 2 | $7.34 | $7.76 | $8.20 | +0.07% |
| Jun 3 | $7.30 | $7.76 | $8.24 | +0.09% |
| Jun 4 | $7.27 | $7.76 | $8.28 | +0.10% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.27 | $7.76 | $8.28 | +0.10% |
| Week 2 | $7.08 | $7.77 | $8.52 | +0.21% |
| Week 3 | $6.94 | $7.77 | $8.71 | +0.31% |
| Week 4 | $6.83 | $7.78 | $8.87 | +0.42% |
| Week 5 | $6.73 | $7.79 | $9.02 | +0.53% |
| Week 6 | $6.64 | $7.80 | $9.16 | +0.63% |
| Week 7 | $6.56 | $7.81 | $9.29 | +0.74% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) is a company in the Industrials sector that designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico.
It operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. The company offers a range of railcars, including boxcars, covered and open-top hopper cars, intermodal and non-intermodal flat cars, mill gondola cars, coil steel cars, coal cars, dynastack series, steel products, boxcars, aluminum coal cars, stainless steel and hybrid stainless steel cars, and other railcar types, as well as other supplies for all railcar types, and provides aftermarket services including safety training, railcar inspections, and preventative maintenance. FreightCar America also sells used railcars; rebuilds, converts, and leases railcars; and sells forged, cast, and fabricated parts for various railcars.
It serves shippers, railroads, and financial institutions. FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
FreightCar America, Inc. trades under the symbol RAIL. The current price is $7.87 with a market cap of $150.61M, and it ranks 4026 by market capitalization.
The price outlook shown in the forecast indicates a gradual rise in average price with bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, while 2026 is Neutral. The forecast projects an increasing trajectory, with the 2030 average at $15.46 and the 2040 average at $30.35, culminating in a 2050 average of $69.28.
In 2030 the forecast shows an average price of $15.46 with a 96.4% ROI, and by 2040 the average is $30.35 with a 285.6% ROI. By 2050, the average is $69.28 with a 780.4% ROI, reflecting a long-run bullish outlook amid the modeled path of price appreciation.
A major floor 15.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.6% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 18.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 91.0% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key RAIL 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 RAIL 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 | $7.83 | Sell | $7.84 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $7.87 | Sell | $7.88 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $7.97 | Sell | $8.04 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $8.29 | Sell | $8.66 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $10.17 | Sell | $9.27 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $9.61 | Sell | $9.40 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.87 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 50.07 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -81.90 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -75.61 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -2.76 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.26 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 24.39 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.44 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.54 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 42.64 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.17 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -72.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 7.89 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.75 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.20 | Info |
30-day sentiment and momentum: BULLISH with an RSI(14) of 40.
The 50-day simple moving average is $8.30 and the 200-day simple moving average is $9.63. Key support is at $7.55 and resistance at $9.41, framing a near-term trading range.
Over the last 30 days the price has traded between a low of $6.67 and a high of $9.28, illustrating a modestly choppy near-term spectrum within the broader bullish context.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.55 | $7.75 | $10.10 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $7.74 | $9.68 | $12.77 | +25% | Bullish | |
| $8.76 | $11.21 | $15.29 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $10.38 | $13.56 | $18.98 | +75% | Bullish | |
| $11.52 | $15.33 | $21.94 | +98% | Bullish | |
| $11.01 | $14.90 | $21.73 | +92% | Bullish | |
| $11.91 | $16.36 | $24.29 | +111% | Bullish | |
| $12.89 | $17.96 | $27.08 | +132% | Bullish | |
| $13.48 | $19.04 | $29.14 | +146% | Bullish | |
| $16.31 | $23.34 | $36.20 | +201% | Bullish | |
| $20.05 | $30.43 | $49.99 | +293% | Bullish | |
| $41.26 | $69.22 | $123.65 | +793% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7.55 | $7.75 | $9.12 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $6.79 | $7.96 | $9.54 | +2.74% |
| July 2026 | $6.65 | $7.86 | $9.53 | -1.33% |
| August 2026 | $6.59 | $7.83 | $9.59 | -0.29% |
| September 2026 | $6.80 | $8.12 | $10.02 | +3.67% |
| October 2026 | $6.85 | $8.22 | $10.21 | +1.17% |
| November 2026 | $6.66 | $8.01 | $10.02 | -2.47% |
| December 2026 | $6.65 | $8.04 | $10.10 | +0.28% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month RAIL 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.
In 2026, RAIL is projected to trade between $7.55 and $10.10, averaging $7.75 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $7.75. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $9.68, within a $7.74 to $12.77 range. That is up +25% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +25% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, RAIL could reach as high as $15.29, with a base case around $11.21 and support toward $8.76 — roughly +45% from $7.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect RAIL to range from $10.38 to $18.98 through 2029. The $13.56 average target implies a +75% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The RAIL price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $15.33 (low $11.52, high $21.94) — a potential gain of +98% on today's $7.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, RAIL is projected to trade between $11.01 and $21.73, averaging $14.90 — a potential gain of +92% from today's $7.75. That is -3% versus the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $16.36, within a $11.91 to $24.29 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +111% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, RAIL could reach as high as $27.08, with a base case around $17.96 and support toward $12.89 — roughly +132% from $7.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect RAIL to range from $13.48 to $29.14 through 2034. The $19.04 average target implies a +146% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The RAIL price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $23.34 (low $16.31, high $36.20) — a potential gain of +201% on today's $7.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, RAIL is projected to trade between $20.05 and $49.99, averaging $30.43 — a potential gain of +293% from today's $7.75. That is up +30% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $69.22, within a $41.26 to $123.65 range. That is up +127% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +793% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in RAIL today (≈ 129.032258 RAIL) could be worth
$8,931.7
+$7,931.7 (+793%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected RAIL price of $69.22 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in RAILwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in RAIL on May 27, 2025 (≈ 137.551582 RAIL) would be worth
$1,066.02
+$66.02 (+6.6%) today · 1.07× · US Dollar
Based on a RAIL entry price of $7.27 vs. today's $7.75.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $7.67 | $1,010.43 | +1.0% |
| 1 month ago | $8.77 | $883.69 | -11.6% |
| 3 months ago | $14.8 | $523.65 | -47.6% |
| 6 months ago | $8.18 | $947.43 | -5.3% |
| 1 year ago | $7.27 | $1,066.02 | +6.6% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $6.97 | $1,111.91 | +11.2% |
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 RAIL forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $16.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $16.00: $306.2M
The multi-year forecast points to substantial long-run upside. The 2030 average price is $15.46 with a 96.4% ROI and a bullish sentiment, followed by a 2040 average of $30.35 with a 285.6% ROI and continued bullish sentiment. The 2050 scenario shows an average of $69.28 with a 780.4% ROI and bullish sentiment, indicating meaningful growth potential over the long horizon.
From 2027 onward the forecast consistently carries a BULLISH sentiment, with earlier years showing neutral to bullish shifts. The path suggests sizable gains in the later years, but these figures are estimates and not guarantees. Investors should consider that market conditions, demand for railcars, and broader economic factors can influence actual results.
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The forecast shows an average price of $15.46 in 2030 with a max of $22.17 and a min of $11.60, and a ROI of 96.4%, with a BULLISH sentiment.
The forward view indicates a bullish sentiment from 2027 onward and rising average prices through 2030, 2040, and 2050 (2030 avg $15.46, 2040 avg $30.35, 2050 avg $69.28) with corresponding ROIs of 96.4%, 285.6%, and 780.4% respectively. These are estimates, not guarantees.
The 2050 forecast shows an average price of $69.28 with a max of $124.21 and a ROI of 780.4%, indicating the potential to approach or exceed $70 on average in that year depending on the outcome. The max forecast is $124.21.
Current price is $7.87. The 30-day range is $6.67 to $9.28.
In 2040, the average price is $30.35 with a min of $19.93 and a max of $50.00, and a ROI of 285.6%, with a bullish sentiment.
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