The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of its investigation on behalf of FreightCar America, Inc. (“FreightCar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RAIL) investors concerning the Company’s and/or members of its senior management’s possible violation of the federal securities laws or other unlawful business practices.

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What Happened?

On October 19, 2026, FreightCar announced its preliminary third quarter 2026 financial results, disclosing that it was removing 1,285 railcars associated with its tank car retrofit order from its backlog because the Company “believes that the customer in question is unlikely to be able to meet its obligations under the associated customer contract.” The order was set to begin delivery in the second half of 2026 and continue through 2027. After the removal of these railcars, the Company’s updated backlog as of September 30, 2026 was 2,660 units valued at $284.5 million. On this news, the price of FreightCar shares declined by $1.83 per share, or approximately 31.3%, from $5.85 per share on October 19, 2026 to close at $4.02 on October 20, 2026.

What Should I Do?

At this stage, no lawsuit has been filed. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether claims may be brought under federal securities laws.

If you purchased or otherwise acquired FreightCar securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Lauren Molinaro of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at investigations@kmllp.com, or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.

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