$FRD
Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock
XNAS•Materials•Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills
Why is FRD down today? It is at $43.72 (-2.50%), and our scanner flagged it 16 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment FRD spikes, and full due diligence on FRD — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $43.72
- Change today
- -2.50%
- Previous close
- $44.84
- 52-week range
- $16.55 – $48.77
- Market cap
- $315M
- P/E ratio
- 17.01
- Dividend yield
- 0.36% ($0.16)
- Institutional own.
- 58.47%
- Total held
- 65.1%
- Tradeable float
- 2.5M 35% of shares · after 7% insiders + 58% institutions
- Short interest
- 135K ▲ +20% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Short % of float
- 5.3%
- Days to cover
- 1.2d
- Avg daily volume
- 41K
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 0.8x
- 15m
- 0.9x
- 1h
- 1.1x
- 1D
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Why is $FRD down today?
Here is the latest on FRD from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for FRD today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Latest filing8-KResults of OperationsAug 6, 2026 · 23 days agoInsiders
Insiders buying9 open-market buys3 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (21/0 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chhibbar Gaurav Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +15K 0.2% of company | added 29% | 66K | n/a | Jun 3, 26 |
Larue Alex Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +10K 0.1% of company | added 32% | 42K | n/a | Jun 3, 26 |
Taylor Mike J Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +30K 0.4% of company | added 13% | 253K | n/a | Jun 3, 26 |
Chhibbar Gaurav Officer | Bought (open market) | +400 | added 0.8% | 51K | $7K at $16.94 | Mar 18, 26 |
Taylor Mike J Officer | Bought (open market) | +500 | added 0.2% | 223K | $9K at $18.00 | Mar 9, 26 |
Taylor Mike J Officer | Bought (open market) | +400 | added 0.2% | 223K | $7K at $18.00 | Mar 3, 26 |
Taylor Mike J Officer | Bought (open market) | +100 | added <0.1% | 222K | $2K at $18.00 | Feb 23, 26 |
Chhibbar Gaurav Officer | Bought (open market) | +1K 0.01% of company | added 2.0% | 51K | $18K at $18.35 | Feb 19, 26 |
Taylor Mike J Officer | Bought (open market) | +600 | added 0.3% | 222K | $11K at $18.75 | Feb 18, 26 |
Taylor Mike J Officer | Bought (open market) | +500 | added 0.2% | 222K | $9K at $18.74 | Dec 2, 25 |
Scott Sandra Kay Director | Bought (open market) | +500 | added 5.0% | 11K | $10K at $20.27 | Dec 1, 25 |
Scott Sandra Kay Director | Bought (open market) | +500 | added 5.2% | 10K | $10K at $20.05 | Nov 28, 25 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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FRD stock FAQ
Why is $FRD down today?
Here is the latest on FRD from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for FRD today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the FRD stock price today?
FRD last traded at $43.72, down 2.50% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does FRD pay a dividend?
Yes. FRD currently has a dividend yield of about 0.36% ($0.16 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live FRD alerts?
The FRD Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged FRD 16 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is FRD on?
FRD (Friedman Industries Inc. Common Stock) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $315M in the STEEL WORKS, BLAST FURNACES & ROLLING & FINISHING MILLS sector.
Is FRD good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge FRD for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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