Federal Signal Corp.
- FSS · NYSE
- Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies
- Downers Grove, IL
- 5,800 employees
- CIK 0000277509
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
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Jennifer L. Sherman President & CEO 4, 2026-05-05 -
Ian A. Hudson S.V.P. & CFO 4, 2026-05-05 -
Mark D. Weber Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 10-K, 2026-02-25 -
Diane I. Bonina Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 10-K, 2026-02-25 -
Felix M. Boeschen Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations 10-K, 2026-02-25 -
Diane Bonina VP, Gen'l Counsel & Secretary 4, 2026-08-05
Federal Signal Corp is a U.S. public company in motor vehicles & passenger car bodies (SIC 3711), headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. It trades as FSS on NYSE. Revenue was $2.2B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +17.1% from the year before. It reported about 5,800 employees. Jennifer L. Sherman is President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.9B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.7B 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $1.4B 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $1.2B 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Operating income | $341M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $281M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $225M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $161M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $131M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| SG&A | $256M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $234M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $210M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $172M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $149M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
| Net income | $247M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $216M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $157M 10-K, 2026-02-25 | $120M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $101M 10-K, 2024-02-27 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| | President & CEO | 4, 2026-05-05 |
| Eric A. Vaillancourt | Board member (per proxy) bio: President and CEO, Enpro, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| Eugene J. Lowe, III | Board member (per proxy) bio: President and CEO, SPX Technologies, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| John L. Workman | Board member (per proxy) bio: Former CEO, Omnicare, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| Katrina L. Helmkamp | Board member (per proxy) bio: Former Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Cartus Corporation | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| | S.V.P. & CFO | 4, 2026-05-05 |
| Richard A. Maue | Board member (per proxy) bio: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), Crane Company | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| Shashank Patel | Board member (per proxy) bio: Former CFO, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| Chief Operating Officer at Federal Signal Corporation | Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Federal Signal Corporation | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| VP - Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations, Federal Signal (FSS) | Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations | 10-K, 2026-02-25 |
| | VP, Gen'l Counsel & Secretary | 4, 2026-08-05 |
| | SVP & COO | 4, 2026-05-05 |
| | VP Strategy/Investor Relations | 4, 2026-03-02 |
| Brenda L. Reichelderfer | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director of Tribus Aerospace and Moog, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
| Dennis J. Martin | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-03-06 |
What Federal Signal Corp does
Federal Signal Corporation, founded in 1901, was reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1969. The Company designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 61.0 million (as of September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $6.3B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 25, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, October 29, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 6, 2026 (filed March 6, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 6, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Brenda Reichelderfer Director | Sale | 6,070 | $795K | Form 4, August 6, 2026 |
| August 4, 2026 | Diane Bonina VP, Gen'l Counsel & Secretary | Sale | 19,264 | $2.5M | Form 4, August 5, 2026 |
| March 10, 2026 | Richard A. Maue Director | Buy | 2,000 | $222K | Form 4, March 10, 2026 |
| November 6, 2025 | Mark Weber SVP & COO | Sale | 51,187 | $5.7M | Form 4, November 10, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-20
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-04-22
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-03-02
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-26
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-01-16
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-01-14
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-12-18
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2025-12-01
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- 8-K filed 2025-09-25
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2025-04-22
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 8.01 Other events
Frequently asked questions about Federal Signal Corp
- What does Federal Signal Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Federal Signal Corporation, founded in 1901, was reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1969. The Company designs, manufactures, and supplies a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers."
- What is Federal Signal Corp's revenue?
- $2.2B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- Is Federal Signal Corp profitable?
- Federal Signal Corp reported net income of $247M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Federal Signal Corp have?
- About 5,800 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Federal Signal Corp?
- Jennifer L. Sherman, President & CEO, as named in a 4 filed May 5, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Federal Signal Corp?
- Ian A. Hudson, S.V.P. & CFO, as named in a 4 filed May 5, 2026.
- Where is Federal Signal Corp headquartered?
- Downers Grove, IL.
- What is Federal Signal Corp's stock ticker?
- FSS on NYSE.
- What industry is Federal Signal Corp in?
- Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies, SIC code 3711.
- What is Federal Signal Corp's website?
- federalsignal.com.
- When does Federal Signal Corp report earnings next?
- February 26, 2027. Source: estimate_10q_cadence.
- Is Federal Signal Corp a public company?
- Yes. Federal Signal Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000277509 and trades as FSS.
- Who audits Federal Signal Corp?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Federal Signal Corp are outstanding?
- 61.0 million shares as of September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- What is Federal Signal Corp's public float?
- $6.3B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 25, 2026.
- How many business segments does Federal Signal Corp report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed October 29, 2026.
- When is Federal Signal Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 6, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 6, 2026.
- Have Federal Signal Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since November 6, 2025, officers and directors reported 3 open-market sales worth about $9.0M and 1 purchase worth about $222K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Brenda Reichelderfer (Director) sold 6,070 shares on August 4, 2026.