Core Insights - The ongoing earnings season presents opportunities for investors, particularly in stocks with strong cash levels, as cash is essential for a company's resilience and financial health [1][3][4] Group 1: Importance of Cash Flow - Companies can be profitable yet face cash flow issues, leading to potential bankruptcy if profits are not managed properly [3] - Positive cash flow indicates an increase in liquid assets, enabling companies to meet obligations, reinvest, and return wealth to shareholders [5] - Increasing cash flow is crucial for future growth, reflecting management's efficiency and reducing reliance on external financing [6] Group 2: Screening Criteria for Stocks - Stocks were screened for those with cash flow in the latest quarter at least equal to the 5-year average, indicating a positive trend [7] - Additional criteria included Zacks Rank 1, average broker rating of 1, current price above $5, and a VGM Score of B or better [8] Group 3: Selected Stocks - Sumitomo Corporation (SSUMY) has a VGM Score of B, with a 4.1% increase in fiscal 2026 earnings estimate [9][10] - Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) has a VGM Score of B, with a 13.6% upward revision in fiscal 2025 earnings estimate [10] - Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (FLXS) holds a VGM Score of A, with a 5.5% increase in fiscal 2026 earnings estimate [11] - FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL) has a VGM Score of A, with a 14.9% increase in current-year earnings estimate [12]

Company Participation - FreightCar America, Inc. will participate in the Noble Capital Markets Virtual Equity Conference on June 4, 2025 [1] - The company's President and CEO, Nick Randall, along with CFO Mike Riordan, will host one-on-one meetings with investors throughout the day [1] Company Overview - FreightCar America is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of railroad freight cars, railcar parts, and components [3] - The company specializes in railcar repairs, complete railcar rebody services, and railcar conversions to repurpose idled rail assets back into revenue service [3] - Established in 1901, FreightCar America has been trusted by customers to build quality railcars that are critical to economic growth and the North American supply chain [3]