L.B. Foster Company is projected to rise to $55.28 by 2027, a +34% move from its current price of $41.13. FSTR is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/1/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | $40.48 | $41.16 | $41.85 | +0.07% |
| Aug 4 | $40.24 | $41.19 | $42.16 | +0.14% |
| Aug 5 | $40.05 | $41.22 | $42.42 | +0.21% |
| Aug 6 | $39.91 | $41.25 | $42.63 | +0.28% |
| Aug 7 | $39.78 | $41.28 | $42.83 | +0.36% |
| Aug 8 | $39.67 | $41.31 | $43.01 | +0.43% |
| Aug 9 | $39.57 | $41.34 | $43.18 | +0.50% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $39.57 | $41.34 | $43.18 | +0.50% |
| Week 2 | $39.05 | $41.54 | $44.19 | +1.00% |
| Week 3 | $38.70 | $41.75 | $45.04 | +1.50% |
| Week 4 | $38.44 | $41.96 | $45.79 | +2.01% |
| Week 5 | $38.24 | $42.17 | $46.50 | +2.52% |
| Week 6 | $38.07 | $42.38 | $47.17 | +3.03% |
| Week 7 | $37.93 | $42.59 | $47.82 | +3.55% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
L.B. Foster Company provides engineered and manufactured products and services for building and supporting infrastructure in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally.
It operates in two segments: Rail, Technologies, and Services; and Infrastructure Solutions. The Rail, Technologies, and Services segment offers new rail to passenger and short line freight railroads, industrial companies, and rail contractors, as well as new and used rails; rail accessories, such as track spikes, bolts, angle bars, tie plates, and other products; insulated rail joints and related accessories; fixation fasteners, coverboards, and special accessories; power rail; and trackwork products. This segment also provides friction management products and application systems; mobile and wayside systems; railroad condition monitoring systems and equipment including wheel impact load detection systems, wayside data collection and management systems, and rockfall, flood, earthworks, and bridge strike monitoring; and aftermarket services.
The Infrastructure Solutions segment manufactures precast concrete products, including restrooms, concession stands, and other protective storage buildings under the CXT brand for national, state, and municipal parks; and sound walls, bridge beams, and other wet/dry utilities concrete products. This segment also provides steel bridge products; corrosion protection solutions; cuts, threads, and paints pipes; threading services for oil and gas production; fabricated steel and aluminum products; and protective pipeline coating services. L.B.
Foster Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
L.B. Foster Company (FSTR) operates in Industrials and provides engineered and manufactured infrastructure products and services. The stock currently trades at $41.51 with a market cap of $434.14M, ranking 3170 by size.
The near-term forecast shows a flat start in 2026 with an average price equal to the current level and a 0% ROI, moving to bullish momentum in following years as the price outlook rises toward higher targets in 2030 and beyond.
Forecasts indicate the 2026 min, avg, max are $26.98, $41.51, $57.48 respectively, with sentiment NEUTRAL. From 2027 onward, the outlook strengthens, with 2027 avg $54.83 and 2028 avg $64.06, then climbing to 2030 avg $87.62 and max $119.41 with an ROI of 111.1% and a bullish stance, followed by further gains through 2040 and 2050 alongside rising avg prices and bull sentiment.
A major floor 32.3% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.1% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 9.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 14.5% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key FSTR support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of FSTR market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $41.39 | Sell | $41.35 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $41.91 | Sell | $41.68 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $42.05 | Sell | $41.98 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $41.99 | Sell | $41.01 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $36.89 | Buy | $38.18 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $32.66 | Buy | $34.19 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.89 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 34.99 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -110.77 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -69.64 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.23 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -0.92 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.18 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 30.36 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.01 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.23 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 39.86 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.80 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -80.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 40.65 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.70 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.62 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a bullish backdrop with near-term resistance at $45.17 and support at $40.76. The RSI(14) sits at 50, and the SMA50 is $41.50 while the SMA200 stands at $31.73. The current price of $41.51 sits near the SMA50, suggesting limited upside pressure near the short-term moving average.
Over the next 30 days, the price could test the resistance near $45.17 if momentum builds, or revert toward the support near $40.76 if selling pressure increases. The 30-day range spans from $37.16 to $46.37, providing a context for potential volatility around the present level, with annualized volatility at 30% in this period.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.98 | $41.13 | $56.61 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $45.32 | $55.28 | $70.44 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $50.46 | $62.71 | $82.11 | +52% | Bullish | |
| $58.72 | $74.12 | $99.14 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $69.91 | $89.43 | $121.80 | +117% | Bullish | |
| $82.15 | $106.39 | $147.19 | +159% | Bullish | |
| $102.28 | $133.96 | $187.98 | +226% | Bullish | |
| $115.98 | $153.50 | $218.21 | +273% | Bullish | |
| $120.55 | $161.14 | $231.81 | +292% | Bullish | |
| $134.44 | $181.41 | $263.90 | +341% | Bullish | |
| $223.66 | $314.81 | $479.98 | +665% | Bullish | |
| $476.36 | $719.15 | $1,175.48 | +16.5x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $26.98 | $41.13 | $50.76 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $37.44 | $43.89 | $52.64 | +6.72% |
| October 2026 | $37.26 | $43.89 | $53.02 | -0.02% |
| November 2026 | $37.83 | $44.73 | $54.36 | +1.92% |
| December 2026 | $39.04 | $46.32 | $56.61 | +3.57% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month FSTR forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, FSTR could reach as high as $56.61, with a base case around $41.13 and support toward $26.98 — roughly 0% from $41.13. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect FSTR to range from $45.32 to $70.44 through 2027. The $55.28 average target implies a +34% move from current prices. That is up +34% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The FSTR price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $62.71 (low $50.46, high $82.11) — a potential gain of +52% on today's $41.13. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, FSTR is projected to trade between $58.72 and $99.14, averaging $74.12 — a potential gain of +80% from today's $41.13. That is up +18% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
L.B. Foster Company's 2030 outlook centres on $89.43, within a $69.91 to $121.80 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +117% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, FSTR could reach as high as $147.19, with a base case around $106.39 and support toward $82.15 — roughly +159% from $41.13. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect FSTR to range from $102.28 to $187.98 through 2032. The $133.96 average target implies a +226% move from current prices. That is up +26% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The FSTR price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $153.50 (low $115.98, high $218.21) — a potential gain of +273% on today's $41.13. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, FSTR is projected to trade between $120.55 and $231.81, averaging $161.14 — a potential gain of +292% from today's $41.13. That is up +5% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
L.B. Foster Company's 2035 outlook centres on $181.41, within a $134.44 to $263.90 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +341% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, FSTR could reach as high as $479.98, with a base case around $314.81 and support toward $223.66 — roughly +665% from $41.13. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect FSTR to range from $476.36 to $1,175.48 through 2050. The $719.15 average target implies a +16.5x move from current prices. That is up +128% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in FSTR today (≈ 24.313153 FSTR) could be worth
$17,484.8
+$16,484.8 (+1648%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected FSTR price of $719.15 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in FSTRwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in FSTR on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 42.553191 FSTR) would be worth
$1,750.21
+$750.21 (+75.0%) today · 1.75× · US Dollar
Based on a FSTR entry price of $23.5 vs. today's $41.13.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $42.4 | $970.05 | -3.0% |
| 1 month ago | $44.08 | $933.08 | -6.7% |
| 3 months ago | $30.7 | $1,339.74 | +34.0% |
| 6 months ago | $31.09 | $1,322.93 | +32.3% |
| 1 year ago | $23.5 | $1,750.21 | +75.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $18.15 | $2,266.12 | +126.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $82.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $82.00: $857.61M
The multi-year forecast shows a clear bullish trajectory, with the average price rising across years and strong upside potential. By 2030 the avg is $87.62 with a max of $119.41 and an ROI of 111.1%, and sentiment remains BULLISH. The outlook continues to 2040 with an avg of $307.40 and a max of $468.85, yielding a 640.5% ROI, and 2050 with an avg of $683.96 and a max of $1,118.25, yielding a 1547.7% ROI.
These figures reflect rising sentiment from 2027 onward, moving from $54.83 avg in 2027 to higher levels through 2050, all marked as BULLISH.
Overall, the forecast depicts substantial upside potential over the longer horizon, with average prices and ROI increasing significantly into 2030, 2040, and 2050. These are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results may vary due to market and other factors.
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In 2030, the forecast shows min $68.45, avg $87.62, max $119.41 with ROI 111.1% and sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast indicates bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with ROI rising from 32.1% in 2027 to 1547.7% by 2050, and the average price increasing to $87.62 in 2030, $307.40 in 2040, and $683.96 in 2050. These are estimates, not guarantees.
The 2030 max is $119.41, which is slightly below $120, so the forecast does not indicate reaching $120 in 2030.
For 2050, min $452.92, avg $683.96, max $1,118.25 with ROI 1547.7 and sentiment BULLISH.
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