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FreightCar America, Inc. is projected to rise to $9.18 by 2027, a +14% move from its current price of $8.07. 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 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | $7.82 | $8.06 | $8.31 | -0.01% |
| Jul 13 | $7.72 | $8.06 | $8.42 | -0.01% |
| Jul 14 | $7.65 | $8.06 | $8.50 | -0.02% |
| Jul 15 | $7.59 | $8.06 | $8.57 | -0.03% |
| Jul 16 | $7.53 | $8.06 | $8.63 | -0.03% |
| Jul 17 | $7.48 | $8.06 | $8.68 | -0.04% |
| Jul 18 | $7.44 | $8.06 | $8.74 | -0.05% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.44 | $8.06 | $8.74 | -0.05% |
| Week 2 | $7.19 | $8.06 | $9.03 | -0.09% |
| Week 3 | $7.01 | $8.05 | $9.26 | -0.14% |
| Week 4 | $6.85 | $8.05 | $9.45 | -0.19% |
| Week 5 | $6.72 | $8.05 | $9.63 | -0.23% |
| Week 6 | $6.60 | $8.04 | $9.79 | -0.28% |
| Week 7 | $6.50 | $8.04 | $9.94 | -0.32% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket. It 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.
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 and has a current price of $8.57 with a market cap of $280.89M and a rank of 3525. The latest forecast path shows a neutral start in 2026 with an average of $8.57 and a low of $7.35 and a high of $11.16.
From 2027 onward, the model projects rising averages and bullish momentum, with 2028 averaging $11.82 and 2029 averaging $14.38, followed by continued gains through 2035 and into 2040 and 2050, where the average is forecast at $30.22 and $67.34 respectively, and the max values reach $53.15 and $130.53. The forecast implies a long-run upside potential despite near-term uncertainty.
A major floor 29.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 8.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 26.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 68.1% 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 | $8.21 | Sell | $8.31 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $8.93 | Sell | $8.60 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $8.92 | Sell | $8.68 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $8.30 | Sell | $8.65 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $9.20 | Sell | $8.96 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $9.59 | Sell | $9.19 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.09 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -104.41 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.19 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -13.71 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.15 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.40 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.24 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 21.03 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -1.59 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 64.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 7.76 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 21.27 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.25 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral. The RSI(14) is 50, with the 50-day simple moving average at $8.35 and the 200-day simple moving average at $9.61. Near-term price action sits between the SMA50 and SMA200, consistent with a sideways to modestly range-bound posture.
Key levels include a support at $7.35 and a resistance at $10.20, while the 30-day price range spans from $6.99 to $10.50. Annualized volatility stands around 60%, underscoring the current mix of risk and potential.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.35 | $8.07 | $10.49 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $7.23 | $9.18 | $12.37 | +14% | Neutral | |
| $8.20 | $10.74 | $15.08 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $9.75 | $13.11 | $18.99 | +62% | Bullish | |
| $10.37 | $14.27 | $21.24 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $10.32 | $14.51 | $22.09 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $10.46 | $14.99 | $23.30 | +86% | Bullish | |
| $10.29 | $15.03 | $23.80 | +86% | Bullish | |
| $11.59 | $17.22 | $27.75 | +114% | Bullish | |
| $13.53 | $20.46 | $33.48 | +154% | Bullish | |
| $16.16 | $26.39 | $46.17 | +227% | Bullish | |
| $31.08 | $58.13 | $111.98 | +621% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.35 | $8.07 | $9.86 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $6.94 | $8.22 | $10.02 | +1.95% |
| September 2026 | $6.72 | $8.02 | $9.89 | -2.50% |
| October 2026 | $6.83 | $8.21 | $10.23 | +2.43% |
| November 2026 | $7.02 | $8.48 | $10.66 | +3.27% |
| December 2026 | $6.81 | $8.28 | $10.49 | -2.38% |
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 $7.35 and $10.49, averaging $8.07 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $8.07. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $9.18, within a $7.23 to $12.37 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +14% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2028, RAIL could reach as high as $15.08, with a base case around $10.74 and support toward $8.20 — roughly +33% from $8.07. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect RAIL to range from $9.75 to $18.99 through 2029. The $13.11 average target implies a +62% move from current prices. That is up +22% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The RAIL price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $14.27 (low $10.37, high $21.24) — a potential gain of +77% on today's $8.07. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, RAIL is projected to trade between $10.32 and $22.09, averaging $14.51 — a potential gain of +80% from today's $8.07. That is up +2% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $14.99, within a $10.46 to $23.30 range. That is up +3% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +86% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, RAIL could reach as high as $23.80, with a base case around $15.03 and support toward $10.29 — roughly +86% from $8.07. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect RAIL to range from $11.59 to $27.75 through 2034. The $17.22 average target implies a +114% move from current prices. That is up +15% 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 $20.46 (low $13.53, high $33.48) — a potential gain of +154% on today's $8.07. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, RAIL is projected to trade between $16.16 and $46.17, averaging $26.39 — a potential gain of +227% from today's $8.07. That is up +29% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $58.13, within a $31.08 to $111.98 range. That is up +120% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +621% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in RAIL today (≈ 123.99256 RAIL) could be worth
$7,207.68
+$6,207.68 (+621%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected RAIL price of $58.13 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 Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 83.194672 RAIL) would be worth
$670.97
-$329.03 (-32.9%) today · 0.67× · US Dollar
Based on a RAIL entry price of $12.02 vs. today's $8.07.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.97 | $899.11 | -10.1% |
| 1 month ago | $7.86 | $1,026.08 | +2.6% |
| 3 months ago | $8.98 | $898.11 | -10.2% |
| 6 months ago | $11.57 | $697.06 | -30.3% |
| 1 year ago | $12.02 | $670.97 | -32.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $5.92 | $1,362.33 | +36.2% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $16.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $16.00: $524.41M
The multi-year forecast shows a clear bullish trajectory starting around 2028, with gradually higher averages and substantial upside by 2030, 2040, and 2050. The year-by-year averages include 2026 $8.57 (ROI 0%), 2027 $9.97 (ROI 16.4%), 2028 $11.82 (ROI 37.9%), 2029 $14.38 (ROI 67.8%), 2030 $15.83 (ROI 84.7%), 2031 $16.07 (ROI 87.5%), 2032 $16.61 (ROI 93.8%), 2033 $16.94 (ROI 97.7%), 2034 $19.48 (ROI 127.3%), 2035 $23.21 (ROI 170.9%), 2040 $30.22 (ROI 252.6%), and 2050 $67.34 (ROI 685.7%). The sentiment flips to BULLISH for most of the forward horizon, with the biggest absolute gains appearing toward the end of the period.
These figures are estimates, not guarantees, and should be considered in the context of market uncertainty and sector dynamics.
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Avg $15.83; min $11.47; max $23.64; ROI 84.7%; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show a bullish path from 2028 onward with rising averages and a peak ROI of 685.7% by 2050, though 2026–2027 are neutral and results are not guaranteed.
Yes. The 2040 forecast shows an average of $30.22 and a max of $53.15, with a 2050 max of $130.53, indicating the potential to reach around $30 by 2040.
The current price is $8.57 and annualized volatility is 60%.
Avg $67.34; max $130.53; ROI 685.7%; sentiment BULLISH.
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