Foster L B Co.
- FSTR · Nasdaq
- Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & of fices
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 1,191 employees
- CIK 0000352825
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- CEO Comments John Kasel President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-11-04
- Brian H. Kelly EVP and Sr. Advisor to the CEO 4, 2026-01-05
- Sean M. Reilly SVP and CFO 4, 2026-06-03
- Brian Hunter Friedman SVP, Chief Growth Officer 4, 2026-08-26
- Jason Kyle Bowlin Senior Vice President - Rail 4, 2026-08-04
- John F. Kasel President & Chief Exec Officer 4, 2026-05-27
What leadership is saying
“We started the second half of the year with strong momentum, delivering meaningful growth in sales, profitability, and cash generation during the third quarter. Sales increased 21.5% over the prior year quarter, reflecting strong growth across both segments, while Adjusted EBITDA 1 increased 15.1%. Gross profit expanded $3.4 million during the quarter despite a decline in gross margin of 200 bps 1 See”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed November 4, 2026
Foster L B Co is a U.S. public company in wholesale-metals service centers & of fices (SIC 5051), headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. It trades as FSTR on Nasdaq. Revenue was $540M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +1.7% from the year before. It reported about 1,191 employees. CEO Comments John Kasel is President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $540M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $531M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $544M 10-K, 2025-03-07 | $497M 10-K/A, 2024-11-01 | $514M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
| Operating income | $21.9M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $20.5M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $9.1M 10-K, 2025-03-07 | -$7.2M 10-K/A, 2024-11-01 | $4.5M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
| SG&A | $88.6M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $96.4M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $97.6M 10-K, 2025-03-07 | $82.7M 10-K/A, 2024-11-01 | $76.0M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
| Net income | $7.5M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $42.9M 10-K, 2026-03-05 | $1.5M 10-K, 2025-03-07 | -$45.6M 10-K/A, 2024-11-01 | $3.6M 10-K, 2023-03-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CEO Comments John Kasel | President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-11-04 |
| Brian H. Kelly | EVP and Sr. Advisor to the CEO | 4, 2026-01-05 |
| Sean M. Reilly | SVP and CFO | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Brian Hunter Friedman | SVP, Chief Growth Officer | 4, 2026-08-26 |
| Jason Kyle Bowlin | Senior Vice President - Rail | 4, 2026-08-04 |
| John F. Kasel | President & Chief Exec Officer | 4, 2026-05-27 |
| Timothy J. Curran | Vice President - Tax and Treasury | 8-K, 2026-05-21 |
| William M. Thalman Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer at LB Foster Company | EVP & COO | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Timothy Joseph Curran | Controller and PAO | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Patrick J. Guinee Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at L.B. Foster Company | EVP General Counsel & Sec. | 4, 2026-05-27 |
| Gregory W. Lippard | SVP -Rail | 4, 2026-05-27 |
| Jamie F. O'Neill | SVP, Human Resources | 4, 2026-05-27 |
| Robert Ness | SVP, Precast Concrete Products | 4, 2026-05-27 |
| Sara Fay Rolli | SVP, Operational Admin | 4, 2026-05-27 |
| David J. Meyer | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-10 |
| Diane B. Owen | Board member (per proxy) bio: director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-10 |
What Foster L B Co does
B. Foster Company is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal office in Pittsburgh, PA.B. Foster Company is a global technology solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure. The Company’s innovative engineering and product development solutions address the safety, reliability, and performance needs of its customers’ most challenging requirements. The Company maintains locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.B.B. Foster Company and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 10.5 million (as of October 28, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $214M (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 5, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 2 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 21, 2026 (filed April 10, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 10, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | Brian H. Kelly EVP and Sr. Advisor to the CEO | Sale | 10,000 | $272K | Form 4, November 10, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-29
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-10
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-30
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-05-22
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-05-04
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-15
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-12-05
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
Frequently asked questions about Foster L B Co
- What does Foster L B Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "B. Foster Company is a Pennsylvania corporation with its principal office in Pittsburgh, PA.B. Foster Company is a global technology solutions provider of engineered, manufactured products and services that builds and supports infrastructure. The Company’s innovative engineering and product development solutions address the safety, reliability, and performance needs of its customers’ most challenging requirements. The Company maintains locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.B.B. Foster Company and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise."
- What is Foster L B Co's revenue?
- $540M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 5, 2026.
- Is Foster L B Co profitable?
- Foster L B Co reported net income of $7.5M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Foster L B Co have?
- About 1,191 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Foster L B Co?
- CEO Comments John Kasel, President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed November 4, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Foster L B Co?
- Sean M. Reilly, SVP and CFO, as named in a 4 filed June 3, 2026.
- Where is Foster L B Co headquartered?
- Pittsburgh, PA.
- What is Foster L B Co's stock ticker?
- FSTR on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Foster L B Co in?
- Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & of fices, SIC code 5051.
- What is Foster L B Co's website?
- lbfoster.com.
- When does Foster L B Co report earnings next?
- February 10, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Foster L B Co a public company?
- Yes. Foster L B Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000352825 and trades as FSTR.
- Who audits Foster L B Co?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Foster L B Co are outstanding?
- 10.5 million shares as of October 28, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- What is Foster L B Co's public float?
- $214M as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 5, 2026.
- How many business segments does Foster L B Co report?
- 2 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- When is Foster L B Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 21, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 10, 2026.
- Have Foster L B Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since November 7, 2025, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $272K and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Brian H. Kelly (EVP and Sr. Advisor to the CEO) sold 10,000 shares on November 7, 2025.