Why These 15 Industrial Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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13. FreightCar America (NASDAQ:RAIL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 8

Freightcar America (NASDAQ:RAIL) has a pretty self-explanatory ticker. It makes railcars and components for containerized freight. It has been surging over the past few years and is up significantly so far in 2025.

The surge so far in 2025 is due to solid Q3 2024 results and a strategic financial restructuring. In January, RAIL got a $115 million term loan to redeem all outstanding preferred shares. This allowed it to slash capital costs by 40% and save $9.2 million annually. It also eliminated high-dividend obligations of $0.875 on its preferred stock.

It also posted 83% year-over-year sales growth in Q3 to $113.3 million. Railcar deliveries were up 91% to 961. Moreover, adjusted EBITDA surged 211% to $10.9 million and it raised its 2024 revenue guidance to $560 million to $600 million. At midpoint, this is 62% year-over-year growth.

The consensus price target of $14.88 implies 21.87% upside.

RAIL stock is up 28% year-to-date.

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