FosterFSTR
About: L.B. Foster Co is a us-based firm engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication, and distribution of products and services, especially for the rail, construction, energy, and utility industries. The company operates its business through two segments: Rail Technologies and Services and Infrastructure Solutions. Its principal business activity involves providing new and used rail, trackwork, and accessories, producing concrete railroad ties, insulated rail joints, power rail, track fasteners, cover boards, and sales of sells and rents steel sheet piling, H-bearing pile, and other piling products for foundation and earth retention requirements. It generates the majority of its revenues from the Rail Technologies and Services segment.
Employees: 1,057
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 2 (+1) [Q4]
90% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 10
28% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $167M [Q3] → $215M (+$47.5M) [Q4]
10% more funds holding
Funds holding: 84 [Q3] → 92 (+8) [Q4]
7% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 29 | Existing positions reduced: 27
1.02% less ownership
Funds ownership: 74.65% [Q3] → 73.62% (-1.02%) [Q4]
51% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $78K | Put options by funds: $159K
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Financial journalist opinion
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