Why These 15 Transportation Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far in 2025

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5. FreightCar America Inc (NASDAQ:RAIL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 8

FreightCar America Inc (NASDAQ:RAIL) makes railcars and railcar components.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 after it reported robust results and announced an agreement to redeem all outstanding preferred shares through a new term loan. In January 2025, FreightCar America announced a $115 million term loan to redeem all outstanding Series C Preferred Shares and settle accrued dividends.

In turn, it will reduce FreightCar’s cost of capital by 40% and save $9.2 million annually. This is on top of Q3 showing 83% year-over-year revenue growth to $113.3 million and a raised adjusted EBITDA outlook to between $37 million to $39 million.

The consensus price target of $14.88 implies 33.21% upside.

RAIL stock is up 24.67% year-to-date.

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