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L.B. Foster Company Announces Strong Sales Growth and Profitability Expansion in 2026 First Quarter; Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Financial Guidance
First quarter net sales totaled $121.1 million, up 23.9% over last year; Rail segment sales growth was exceptionally strong improving 38.4%, while Infrastructure sales were also favorable up 5.9%.First quarter net income of $1.5 million was up $3.6 million over last year; EBITDA1 of $5.2 million was up $3.3 million over last year driven by volume and strong gross profit expansion; Selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales were 19.0% for the quarter, favorable 240 bps versus la
About this update from L.b. Foster Company
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