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FreightCar America, Inc. is projected to rise to $10.43 by 2027, a +31% move from its current price of $7.97. RAIL is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/2/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | $7.77 | $7.97 | $8.18 | +0.02% |
| Aug 4 | $7.68 | $7.97 | $8.27 | +0.05% |
| Aug 5 | $7.62 | $7.98 | $8.35 | +0.07% |
| Aug 6 | $7.57 | $7.98 | $8.41 | +0.09% |
| Aug 7 | $7.53 | $7.98 | $8.46 | +0.12% |
| Aug 8 | $7.49 | $7.98 | $8.51 | +0.14% |
| Aug 9 | $7.45 | $7.98 | $8.56 | +0.17% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $7.45 | $7.98 | $8.56 | +0.17% |
| Week 2 | $7.25 | $8.00 | $8.82 | +0.33% |
| Week 3 | $7.10 | $8.01 | $9.03 | +0.50% |
| Week 4 | $6.99 | $8.02 | $9.21 | +0.66% |
| Week 5 | $6.88 | $8.04 | $9.38 | +0.83% |
| Week 6 | $6.79 | $8.05 | $9.54 | +1.00% |
| Week 7 | $6.71 | $8.06 | $9.68 | +1.16% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
FreightCar America, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells railcars and railcar components for the transportation of bulk commodities and containerized freight products in the United States and Mexico.
The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing and Aftermarket.
FreightCar America, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
FreightCar America, Inc. trades under the symbol RAIL in the Industrials sector. The current price is $8.52 and the market cap stands at $279.25M.
The stock ranks 3392 by market cap. The current price and market position place it among smaller-cap industrial equities.
A major floor 27.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 28.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 41.6% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key RAIL 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 RAIL 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 | $8.20 | Sell | $8.09 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $8.12 | Sell | $8.12 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $8.06 | Sell | $8.20 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $8.30 | Sell | $8.37 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $8.35 | Sell | $8.72 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $9.47 | Sell | $9.02 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.33 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 50.00 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -23.59 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -52.34 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.01 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 0.13 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.43 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 47.66 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.21 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.34 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 43.51 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.45 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -60.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 8.04 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 15.87 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.19 | Info |
The near-term technical picture shows a bullish tilt in sentiment while key indicators sit around a balanced zone. RSI14 is 50, with the 50-day simple moving average at $8.27 and the 200-day simple moving average at $9.51.
Near-term support sits at $7.46 and resistance at $10.20, framing a 30-day range from $7.13 to $10.18. The stock’s annualized volatility is 50%, indicating elevated but manageable price movement over the period.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.35 | $7.97 | $10.83 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $8.35 | $10.43 | $13.75 | +31% | Bullish | |
| $10.02 | $12.86 | $17.58 | +61% | Bullish | |
| $12.62 | $16.56 | $23.29 | +108% | Bullish | |
| $13.74 | $18.38 | $26.47 | +131% | Bullish | |
| $14.53 | $19.79 | $29.09 | +148% | Bullish | |
| $16.04 | $22.22 | $33.28 | +179% | Bullish | |
| $16.13 | $22.68 | $34.55 | +185% | Bullish | |
| $19.28 | $27.52 | $42.57 | +245% | Bullish | |
| $24.03 | $34.78 | $54.58 | +336% | Bullish | |
| $31.22 | $48.16 | $80.26 | +504% | Bullish | |
| $70.02 | $120.40 | $219.02 | +14.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $7.35 | $7.97 | $9.85 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $6.93 | $8.19 | $9.94 | +2.74% |
| October 2026 | $6.85 | $8.14 | $9.99 | -0.54% |
| November 2026 | $7.08 | $8.47 | $10.47 | +4.00% |
| December 2026 | $7.23 | $8.69 | $10.83 | +2.60% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month RAIL 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.
In 2026, RAIL is projected to trade between $7.35 and $10.83, averaging $7.97 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $7.97. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $10.43, within a $8.35 to $13.75 range. That is up +31% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +31% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, RAIL could reach as high as $17.58, with a base case around $12.86 and support toward $10.02 — roughly +61% from $7.97. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect RAIL to range from $12.62 to $23.29 through 2029. The $16.56 average target implies a +108% move from current prices. That is up +29% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The RAIL price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $18.38 (low $13.74, high $26.47) — a potential gain of +131% on today's $7.97. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, RAIL is projected to trade between $14.53 and $29.09, averaging $19.79 — a potential gain of +148% from today's $7.97. That is up +8% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $22.22, within a $16.04 to $33.28 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +179% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, RAIL could reach as high as $34.55, with a base case around $22.68 and support toward $16.13 — roughly +185% from $7.97. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect RAIL to range from $19.28 to $42.57 through 2034. The $27.52 average target implies a +245% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The RAIL price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $34.78 (low $24.03, high $54.58) — a potential gain of +336% on today's $7.97. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, RAIL is projected to trade between $31.22 and $80.26, averaging $48.16 — a potential gain of +504% from today's $7.97. That is up +38% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
FreightCar America, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $120.40, within a $70.02 to $219.02 range. That is up +150% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +14.1x change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in RAIL today (≈ 125.470514 RAIL) could be worth
$15,106.25
+$14,106.25 (+1411%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected RAIL price of $120.4 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in RAILwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in RAIL on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 98.425198 RAIL) would be worth
$784.45
-$215.55 (-21.6%) today · 0.78× · US Dollar
Based on a RAIL entry price of $10.16 vs. today's $7.97.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $8.4 | $948.81 | -5.1% |
| 1 month ago | $9.6 | $830.21 | -17.0% |
| 3 months ago | $8.3 | $960.24 | -4.0% |
| 6 months ago | $11.94 | $667.5 | -33.2% |
| 1 year ago | $10.16 | $784.45 | -21.6% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $5.24 | $1,520.99 | +52.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our RAIL forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $16.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $16.00: $524.41M
The multi-year forecast shows a path of substantial upside after 2026, with 2026 posting an average of $8.52 and a range from $7.35 to $11.72 (sentiment Neutral). From 2027 onward the outlook turns bullish, with the averages rising to $11.56 in 2027 and $14.66 in 2028, and continuing higher through 2030 ($21.29) and beyond.
By 2030 the average forecast is $21.29 with a max of $30.85 and a minimum of $15.83, representing a 149.9% ROI and bullish sentiment. The trajectory continues with 2040 at an average of $60.90 (max $102.43, min $39.08) and a 614.8% ROI, and by 2050 the average is $155.92 (max $286.73, min $89.34) with a 1730.1% ROI and bullish sentiment. These are estimates, not guarantees, and reflect uncertainty and market dynamics over the long horizon.
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In 2030, the forecasted average price is $21.29, with a low of $15.83 and a high of $30.85, representing a 149.9% return on investment and bullish sentiment.
Yes. The 2030 maximum forecast is $30.85.
The long-term outlook shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with substantial upside by 2050 (avg $155.92, max $286.73, ROI 1730.1%). The 2026 forecast is Neutral, indicating mixed near-term prospects; these are estimates, not guarantees.
The 2035 forecast shows an average of $42.74, a minimum of $29.30, a maximum of $67.60, with a 401.6% ROI and bullish sentiment.
The 2050 forecast shows an average of $155.92, a minimum of $89.34, a maximum of $286.73, with a 1730.1% ROI and bullish sentiment.
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