Federal Signal Corporation

NYSE:FSS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.6b

Federal Signal Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Federal Signal is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 7.5% and 8.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 6.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 17% in 3 years.

Key information

7.5%

Earnings growth rate

6.9%

EPS growth rate

Machinery earnings growth9.5%
Revenue growth rate8.2%
Future return on equity17.0%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated11 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Federal Signal Corporation Just Beat EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Jul 28
Federal Signal Corporation Just Beat EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Recent updates

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Federal Signal's (NYSE:FSS) Returns On Capital

Dec 23
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Federal Signal's (NYSE:FSS) Returns On Capital

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?

Dec 11
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?

Federal Signal Corporation: Upward Potential Not Reached Yet

Dec 09

Is There An Opportunity With Federal Signal Corporation's (NYSE:FSS) 24% Undervaluation?

Nov 25
Is There An Opportunity With Federal Signal Corporation's (NYSE:FSS) 24% Undervaluation?

Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Nov 13
Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Federal Signal Corporation's (NYSE:FSS) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Oct 24
Federal Signal Corporation's (NYSE:FSS) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

With EPS Growth And More, Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Makes An Interesting Case

Sep 29
With EPS Growth And More, Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Makes An Interesting Case

Return Trends At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Aren't Appealing

Sep 17
Return Trends At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Aren't Appealing

Is It Time To Consider Buying Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?

Aug 26
Is It Time To Consider Buying Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Federal Signal Corporation Just Beat EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Jul 28
Federal Signal Corporation Just Beat EPS By 19%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Estimating The Fair Value Of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)

Jul 24
Estimating The Fair Value Of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)

Federal Signal: Impressive Signals

Jun 17

Here's Why We Think Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Is Well Worth Watching

May 30
Here's Why We Think Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Is Well Worth Watching

Returns On Capital At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Have Hit The Brakes

May 13
Returns On Capital At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Have Hit The Brakes

Is It Time To Consider Buying Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?

Apr 30
Is It Time To Consider Buying Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)?

Does Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 18
Does Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Federal Signal Corporation's (NYSE:FSS) Price

Apr 06
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Federal Signal Corporation's (NYSE:FSS) Price

Growth And Strong Margins Push Up Federal Signal's Earnings And Price

Mar 06

Return Trends At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Aren't Appealing

Feb 07
Return Trends At Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) Aren't Appealing

At US$76.93, Is It Time To Put Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) On Your Watch List?

Jan 26
At US$76.93, Is It Time To Put Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) On Your Watch List?

Calculating The Fair Value Of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)

Jan 14
Calculating The Fair Value Of Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS)

With Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Jan 02
With Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:FSS) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Federal Signal: Solid Quarterly Results And A Positive Outlook

Nov 26

Federal Signal: Strong Signals

Aug 13

Federal Signal Corporation: Great Performance Does Not Translate To A Great Opportunity

May 25

Federal Signal declares $0.09 dividend

Feb 14

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:FSS - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20262,1482552562995
12/31/20252,0112312242577
12/31/20241,8722201972357
9/30/20241,838213203244N/A
6/30/20241,810202185223N/A
3/31/20241,762182186219N/A
12/31/20231,723157164194N/A
9/30/20231,666146102130N/A
6/30/20231,5661346592N/A
3/31/20231,4901274772N/A
12/31/20221,4351201972N/A
9/30/20221,345105979N/A
6/30/20221,2971031585N/A
3/31/20221,265991683N/A
12/31/20211,21310164102N/A
9/30/20211,20710794112N/A
6/30/20211,18810388111N/A
3/31/20211,12495133157N/A
12/31/20201,13196107136N/A
9/30/20201,15010086124N/A
6/30/20201,179103100142N/A
3/31/20201,23411477117N/A
12/31/20191,22110868103N/A
9/30/20191,1861115480N/A
6/30/20191,1471046481N/A
3/31/20191,114985874N/A
12/31/20181,090947993N/A
9/30/20181,058918093N/A
6/30/20181,03782N/A65N/A
3/31/201897066N/A69N/A
12/31/201789961N/A73N/A
9/30/201782743N/A58N/A
6/30/201776538N/A65N/A
3/31/201771336N/A44N/A
12/31/201670839N/A25N/A
9/30/201671845N/A47N/A
6/30/201671153N/A75N/A
3/31/201674462N/A89N/A
12/31/201576866N/A97N/A
9/30/201570768N/A96N/A
6/30/201574668N/A76N/A
3/31/201577567N/A83N/A
12/31/201477960N/A72N/A
9/30/201487467N/A87N/A
6/30/201486468N/A92N/A
3/31/2014852169N/A83N/A
12/31/2013713153N/A75N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: FSS's forecast earnings growth (7.5% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: FSS's earnings (7.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.2% per year).

High Growth Earnings: FSS's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: FSS's revenue (8.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: FSS's revenue (8.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: FSS's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (17%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/23 18:24
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/23 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Federal Signal Corporation is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Walter LiptakBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Charles BradyBMO Capital Markets U.S. (Historical)
Christopher MooreCJS Securities, Inc.