Compared to Estimates, L.B. Foster (FSTR) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - L.B. Foster reported a revenue of $97.79 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a decline of 21.3% year-over-year [1] - The company's EPS was -$0.20, a significant drop from $0.08 in the same quarter last year, indicating a substantial earnings miss [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.53%, which was projected at $114.41 million [1] - The EPS surprise was notably negative at -2100.00% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.01 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales in Rail, Technologies, & Services amounted to $54.02 million, below the average estimate of $73.97 million from two analysts [4] - Net Sales in Infrastructure Solutions reached $43.78 million, slightly above the two-analyst average estimate of $40.43 million [4] - Segment Operating Income for Infrastructure Solutions was reported at -$0.44 million, better than the average estimate of -$0.63 million [4] - Segment Operating Income for Rail, Technologies, and Services was $0.14 million, significantly lower than the average estimate of $4.59 million [4] Stock Performance - L.B. Foster's shares have returned +10.1% over the past month, compared to a +11.5% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]