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FSTR Q3 FY26 earnings call: key takeaways

What FSTR said on its earnings call of November 4, 2026: results against expectations, what changed since last quarter, guidance and the questions analysts pressed on.

By Lician·November 4, 2026·AI-generated from the call transcript and Lician data

L.B. Foster reported third-quarter sales of $29.7 million, up 21.5% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $13.1 million, up 15.1% (5:13)
The company raised full-year sales guidance to $570 to $590 million and narrowed adjusted EBITDA guidance to $42 to $45 million. (16:17)

Results vs expectations

Metric	Consensus	Reported	Result
EPS	$0.60	–	–
Revenue	$152.2M	–	–

What changed since last quarter

The company raised full-year sales and free cash flow guidance, narrowing adjusted EBITDA range. (16:17)
Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was narrowed to $42 to $45 million from a previous range. (16:17)
The CEO highlighted growth in Western Europe and expansion into new markets. (18:55)

Guidance

Metric	This call	Previous call
Revenue	Full-year sales of $570 to $590 million. (16:17)	not captured
Other	Full-year pre-cash flow of $20 to $28 million. (16:17)	not captured
EBITDA	Full-year adjusted EBITDA of $42 to $45 million. (16:17)	not captured

What analysts pressed on

Whether there are major accounts underpenetrated in friction management that could drive sales growth. (18:55)
How the precast mix and orders compare to backlog. (22:09)

In their words

We are very pleased with our 2026 results, including our cash generation, debt levels, and our strong year-to-date sales and EBITDA growth. (14:31)
We're in a very solid position in that business right now. (18:55)
One and one equals three and beyond. (24:26)

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