FreightCar America, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For FreightCar America, Inc. (RAIL), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 1.60% and a payout ratio of -14.85%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

12 years
Metric (FY)201720162015201420132012201020092008200720062005
Dividends per share (FY)$0.27$0.36$0.36$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.06$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.15$0.06
Dividend yield (FY) %1.60%2.43%1.87%0.92%0.91%1.07%0.21%1.22%1.33%0.69%0.27%0.14%
Payout ratio (FY) %-14.85%36.15%13.89%49.05%-14.97%15.06%-5.61%59.91%61.86%11.10%1.47%1.64%

Dividend Payout History

42 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2017-08-23August 15, 172017-08-17$0.09
2017-05-24May 16, 172017-05-18$0.09
2017-02-22February 14, 172017-02-16$0.09
2016-11-23November 15, 162016-11-17$0.09
2016-08-24August 16, 162016-08-18$0.09
2016-05-25May 17, 162016-05-19$0.09
2016-02-24February 16, 162016-02-18$0.09
2015-11-25November 17, 152015-11-19$0.09
2015-08-26August 18, 152015-08-20$0.09
2015-05-27May 19, 152015-05-21$0.09
2015-02-25February 17, 152015-02-19$0.09
2014-11-26November 19, 142014-11-21$0.06
2014-08-29August 20, 142014-08-22$0.06
2014-05-30May 21, 142014-05-23$0.06
2014-02-28February 19, 142014-02-21$0.06
2013-11-29November 20, 132013-11-22$0.06
2013-08-30August 21, 132013-08-23$0.06
2013-05-31May 22, 132013-05-24$0.06
2013-03-01February 20, 132013-02-22$0.06
2012-11-30November 20, 122012-11-23$0.06
2012-08-31August 22, 122012-08-24$0.06
2012-06-01May 23, 122012-05-25$0.06
2012-03-05February 23, 122012-02-27$0.06
2010-03-01February 18, 102010-02-22$0.06
2009-11-30November 19, 092009-11-23$0.06
2009-08-31August 25, 092009-08-27$0.06
2009-05-29May 20, 092009-05-22$0.06
2009-02-27February 18, 092009-02-20$0.06
2008-11-28November 19, 082008-11-21$0.06
2008-08-29August 20, 082008-08-22$0.06
2008-05-30May 21, 082008-05-23$0.06
2008-02-29February 20, 082008-02-22$0.06
2007-11-30November 20, 072007-11-23$0.06
2007-08-24August 08, 072007-08-10$0.06
2007-05-31May 23, 072007-05-25$0.06
2007-02-28February 21, 072007-02-23$0.06
2006-11-30November 21, 062006-11-24$0.06
2006-08-31August 24, 062006-08-28$0.03
2006-05-31May 22, 062006-05-24$0.03
2006-02-28February 16, 062006-02-21$0.03
2005-11-30November 22, 052005-11-25$0.03
2005-09-22September 08, 052005-09-12$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FreightCar America, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much FreightCar America, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has FreightCar America, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for FreightCar America, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is FreightCar America, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing FreightCar America, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can FreightCar America, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing FreightCar America, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider FreightCar America, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include FreightCar America, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.