FreightCar America (RAIL) Worth Watching: Stock RIses 5.7% – Tale of the Tape

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FreightCar America Inc. (RAIL) was a big mover last session with its shares rising nearly 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent uptrend of the company as the stock has gained over 21% in the past one-month time frame.

This manufacturer of aluminum-bodied and steel-bodied railcars has seen 3 positive estimate revisions in the last 30 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has also moved higher over the same period. This implies solid trading potential for the company. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if Friday’s rally can turn into more strength down the road.

FreightCar America currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) while its Earnings ESP is positive.

Investors interested in the transportation industry may also consider stocks like The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (GBX), Trinity Industries Inc. (TRN) and Ryder System, Inc. (R). While Greenbrier Companies and Trinity Industries sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Ryder carries the same rank as FreightCar America.

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