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$FSTR

Foster (Lb) Co

XNASMaterialsWholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices

$38.08
+0.34%+$0.130
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
926K
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$38.08+0.34%+$0.1300Prev $37.95LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$38.08
Change today
+0.34%
Previous close
$37.95
52-week range
$23.81 – $45.81
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$401M
Dividend yield
0.42% ($0.16)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
10.5M
SEC · as of 2026-08-03 · 20d
Insider ownership
7.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-10
Institutional own.
83.59%
Total held
91.2%
Tradeable float
926K
9% of shares · after 8% insiders + 84% institutions
Short interest
263K
▼ -1% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
28.4%
Days to cover
3.7d
Avg daily volume
58K
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.6x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.3x
1D
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Why is $FSTR moving today?

Here is the latest on FSTR from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for FSTR today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

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Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 926K sh🔥 Heavily shorted · 28% of floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $FSTR. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$FSTR Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish79Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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$FSTR Activity

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Alert· 5d ago 16.2× RVOL
FSTR hit 16.228x RVOL at 2:16 PM ET
at $38.02
Alert· 12d ago +1.39%
$FSTR moved +1.39% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:41 PM ET
at $37.83
Alert· 12d ago 39.1× RVOL
FSTR hit 39.074x RVOL at 12:31 PM ET
at $37.66
News· SEC EDGAR· 13d ago
FOSTER L B CO: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 13d ago
FOSTER L B CO: L.B. Foster Announces Second Quarter Results with Highest Second Quarter Operating Cash Flow Since 2017; Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Financial Guidance
News· SEC EDGAR· 24d ago
FOSTER L B CO filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Regulation FD Disclosure
Alert· 30d ago +1.4% vs EMA
$FSTR near 200 EMA: +1.44% from 200 EMA at 12:19 PM ET
at $43.09
Alert· 30d ago 9.1× RVOL
FSTR hit 9.121x RVOL at 12:19 PM ET
at $43.09
Alert· 31d ago -1.44%
$FSTR moved -1.44% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:25 AM ET
at $42.46
Alert· 32d ago 4.6× RVOL
FSTR hit 4.600x RVOL at 1:08 PM ET
at $42.44
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 72d ago Neutral
L.B. Foster Company to Present Virtually at Sidoti Small Cap Conference on June 18, 2026
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 80d ago Bullish
L.B. Foster Company to Present at Three Part Advisors’ East Coast IDEAS Investor Conference on June 11, 2026, in New York City, NY
News· SEC EDGAR· 93d ago
FOSTER L B CO filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 118d ago Bullish
L.B. Foster Company to Report First Quarter 2026 Results on May 4, 2026
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 164d ago Bullish
L.B. Foster Company to Present Virtually at Sidoti Small Cap Conference on March 19, 2026

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FSTR stock FAQ

Why is $FSTR moving today?

Here is the latest on FSTR from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for FSTR 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 FSTR stock price today?

FSTR last traded at $38.08, up 0.34% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does FSTR pay a dividend?

Yes. FSTR currently has a dividend yield of about 0.42% ($0.16 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live FSTR alerts?

The FSTR 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 FSTR 3 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is FSTR on?

FSTR (Foster (Lb) Co) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $401M in the WHOLESALE-METALS SERVICE CENTERS & OFFICES sector.

Is FSTR 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 FSTR for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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