Foster L B (FSTR) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $34.43, +0.38% vs the prior close of $34.30.
- Volume 29.41K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
FSTR rises 0.4% to $34.43. Closed at $34.43, +0.38% vs the prior close of $34.30. Day range $34.04–$34.59, opened at $34.30.
FSTR daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — FSTR rises 0.4% to $34.43
- Closed at $34.43, +0.38% vs the prior close of $34.30. Day range $34.04–$34.59, opened at $34.30.
- Volume was 29.41K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 58.39K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($37.23) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($35.48).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 24.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — FSTR dips 1.0% to $34.30, a 3-month low
- Closed at $34.30, -1.01% vs the prior close of $34.65. Day range $34.03–$34.71, opened at $34.71.
- Volume was 44.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 58.42K.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($37.38) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($35.45).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 25.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — FSTR dips 2.5% to $34.65, a 3-month low
- Closed at $34.65, -2.50% vs the prior close of $35.54. Day range $34.25–$35.25, opened at $35.09.
- Volume was 72.20K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 58.12K.
- Price is -7.7% vs its 50-day average ($37.53) and -2.2% vs its 200-day average ($35.41).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 24.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — FSTR rises 1.5% to $35.54
- Closed at $35.54, +1.51% vs the prior close of $35.01. Day range $34.55–$35.56, opened at $34.94.
- Volume was 53.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 57.81K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($37.67) and +0.4% vs its 200-day average ($35.38).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 22.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — FSTR ends flat (+0.2%) to $35.01
- Closed at $35.01, +0.20% vs the prior close of $34.94. Day range $34.53–$35.21, opened at $34.62.
- Volume was 41.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 58.64K.
- Price is -7.4% vs its 50-day average ($37.79) and -1.0% vs its 200-day average ($35.35).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 23.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — FSTR dips 1.4% to $34.94, a 3-month low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $34.94, -1.36% vs the prior close of $35.42. Day range $34.84–$35.41, opened at $35.25.
- Volume was 35.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 58.74K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.8% vs its 50-day average ($37.92) and -1.1% vs its 200-day average ($35.31).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 23.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — FSTR ends flat (-0.3%) to $35.42, a 3-month low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $35.42, -0.28% vs the prior close of $35.52. Day range $34.77–$35.53, opened at $35.20.
- Volume was 54.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 59.17K.
- Price is -6.9% vs its 50-day average ($38.04) and +0.4% vs its 200-day average ($35.28).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — FSTR dips 1.6% to $35.52, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $35.52, -1.61% vs the prior close of $36.10. Day range $34.81–$35.68, opened at $35.61.
- Volume was 36.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 60.24K.
- Price is -6.9% vs its 50-day average ($38.14) and +0.8% vs its 200-day average ($35.24).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 22.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — FSTR dips 2.3% to $36.10
- Closed at $36.10, -2.30% vs the prior close of $36.95. Day range $35.94–$37.30, opened at $37.14.
- Volume was 61.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 60.28K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($38.27) and +2.5% vs its 200-day average ($35.21).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — FSTR dips 0.9% to $36.95 on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $36.95, -0.86% vs the prior close of $37.27. Day range $35.77–$37.46, opened at $37.27.
- Volume was 121.10K shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 59.03K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($38.39) and +5.1% vs its 200-day average ($35.17).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — FSTR rises 2.5% to $37.27
- Closed at $37.27, +2.50% vs the prior close of $36.36. Day range $36.67–$37.41, opened at $36.80.
- Volume was 42.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 59.85K.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($38.50) and +6.1% vs its 200-day average ($35.13).
- 52-week range $23.81–$45.81; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 18.6% below the 52-week high.
FSTR latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about FSTR in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Meyer David J received an award of 528 shares at $36.07 (≈$19.04K) on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 15,953
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 26, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $3.11M (prior year $2.88M) (+7.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.29 (prior year $0.27) (+7.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Things to know before you trade FSTR
- Last results release: Aug 10, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 4, 2026, Mar 3, 2026, Nov 3, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.16% (largest 3.5%).
- Liquidity: about 50.00K shares (≈$1.72M) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $34.43 vs a range of $23.81–$45.81 (48% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Gp, Inc. 22Nw sold 38,431 shares on Apr 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 10, 2026; 8-K Aug 10, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 10.52M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), -0.7% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & of fices.
FSTR market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 34.30 | 34.59 | 34.04 | 34.43 | 29.41K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 34.71 | 34.71 | 34.03 | 34.30 | 44.30K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 35.09 | 35.25 | 34.25 | 34.65 | 72.20K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 34.94 | 35.56 | 34.55 | 35.54 | 53.30K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 34.62 | 35.21 | 34.53 | 35.01 | 41.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 35.25 | 35.41 | 34.84 | 34.94 | 35.10K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 35.20 | 35.53 | 34.77 | 35.42 | 54.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 35.61 | 35.68 | 34.81 | 35.52 | 36.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 37.14 | 37.30 | 35.94 | 36.10 | 61.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 37.27 | 37.46 | 35.77 | 36.95 | 121.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 36.80 | 37.41 | 36.67 | 37.27 | 42.90K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 35.99 | 36.55 | 35.70 | 36.36 | 78.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 37.63 | 37.70 | 36.07 | 36.07 | 41.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 37.67 | 38.00 | 36.97 | 37.36 | 54.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 37.38 | 37.94 | 36.99 | 37.60 | 39.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 37.62 | 38.12 | 37.29 | 37.47 | 64.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 36.79 | 37.56 | 36.79 | 37.52 | 33.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 37.57 | 37.87 | 37.18 | 37.27 | 24.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 37.71 | 39.40 | 37.28 | 37.77 | 43.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 37.57 | 37.57 | 36.87 | 37.35 | 29.30K |
About Foster L B
Foster L B (FSTR) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & of fices”. Its business address is in PITTSBURGH, PA. State of incorporation: PA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 352825.
FSTR board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond T Betler | Director | May 22, 2026 |
| Alexander B Jones | See Explanation of Responses | Oct 2, 2025 |
| John F Kasel | President & Chief Exec Officer | May 27, 2026 |
| John E Kunz | Director | May 27, 2026 |
| David J Meyer | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Diane B Owen | Director | May 27, 2026 |
| Bruce Ernest Thompson | Director | May 22, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Kyle Bowlin | Senior Vice President - Rail | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Timothy Joseph Curran | Controller and PAO | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Brian Hunter Friedman | SVP, Chief Growth Officer | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Patrick J. Guinee | EVP General Counsel & Sec. | May 27, 2026 |
| John F Kasel | President & Chief Exec Officer | May 27, 2026 |
| Brian H Kelly | EVP and Sr. Advisor to the CEO | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Gregory W Lippard | SVP -Rail | May 27, 2026 |
| Robert Ness | SVP, Precast Concrete Products | May 27, 2026 |
| Jamie F O'Neill | SVP, Human Resources | May 27, 2026 |
| Sean M Reilly | SVP and CFO | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Sara Fay Rolli | SVP, Operational Admin | May 27, 2026 |
| William M Thalman | EVP & COO | Jun 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Gp, Inc. 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Gp, Inc. 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Aron R. English | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Aron R. English | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Lp 22Nw, | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Lp 22Nw, | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fund, Lp 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fund, Lp 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fund Gp, Llc 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Fund Gp, Llc 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Gp, Inc. 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Gp, Inc. 22Nw | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Aron R. English | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Aron R. English | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Lp 22Nw, | Sale | 38,431 | $28.05 |
FSTR financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $7.54M | 0.69 | $35.62M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $42.95M | 3.89 | $22.63M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $1.46M | 0.13 | $36.96M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $-45.56M | -4.25 | $-10.58M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $3.63M | 0.34 | — |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $334.15M, total liabilities $—, cash $5.78M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
FSTR earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.58 |
| May 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.60 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $31.66 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $26.94 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.25 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.59 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.42 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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