Friedman Industries (FRD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Friedman Industries, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of high-quality steel grating products for industrial and commercial applications. The company’s core offerings include industrial bar gratings, stair treads, trench covers, checkered plates and lighting frames. These products are designed to meet stringent safety and durability requirements in sectors such as oil and gas, power generation, wastewater treatment and infrastructure development.

Friedman Industries serves a broad customer base across North America, providing both standard and custom solutions through its manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania and California. Leveraging automated production processes and quality control systems, the company focuses on reliable lead times and consistent product performance. Its engineered metal systems are utilized by original equipment manufacturers, construction firms and maintenance contractors seeking low-maintenance, long-lasting components.

Headquartered in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Friedman Industries has cultivated expertise in steel fabrication and logistics since its inception. The company’s leadership team brings together seasoned professionals in engineering, operations and customer service to advance product innovation and operational efficiency. Ongoing investments in equipment upgrades and technology enhancements underscore Friedman Industries’ commitment to maintaining its position as a trusted supplier of industrial metal solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.13 to $21.63
• 50-Day Range: $14.92 to $22.62
• 52-Week Range: $12.24 to $22.96
• Volume: 10,702 shs
• Average Volume: 29,957 shs
• Market Capitalization: $149.16 million
• P/E Ratio: 17.61
• Dividend Yield: 0.76%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Friedman Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Friedman Industries scored higher than 18% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 172nd out of 185 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Friedman Industries.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Friedman Industries is 17.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.89.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Friedman Industries is 17.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 315.99.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Friedman Industries has a P/B Ratio of 1.11. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.26% of the float of Friedman Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Friedman Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Friedman Industries has recently increased by 0.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Friedman Industries has a dividend yield of 0.74%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Friedman Industries has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Friedman Industries is 13.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.26% of the float of Friedman Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Friedman Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Friedman Industries has recently increased by 0.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Friedman Industries has a news sentiment score of 1.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Friedman Industries this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for FRD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Friedman Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.50% of the stock of Friedman Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 33.26% of the stock of Friedman Industries is held by institutions.

FRD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FRD shares performed this year?

Friedman Industries' stock was trading at $17.21 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FRD shares have increased by 22.8% and is now trading at $21.13.

How were Friedman Industries' earnings last quarter?

Friedman Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:FRD) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 7th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $134.78 million during the quarter. Friedman Industries had a net margin of 1.84% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.50%.

Who are Friedman Industries' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Friedman Industries include Gendell Jeffrey L (5.02%), Mink Brook Asset Management LLC (2.82%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.23%) and Truffle Hound Capital LLC (2.12%).

How do I buy shares of Friedman Industries?

Shares of FRD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 8/8 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/8 Dividend: 7/18/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/07/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/08/2025
• Today: 9/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: METAL PROC&FABR
• Sub-Industry: Steel Works
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FRD
• CIK: 39092
• Web: N/A
• Phone: (903) 758-3431
• Fax: 903-758-2265
• Employees: 100
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.20
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 17.61
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $6.09 million
• Net Margins: 1.84%
• Pretax Margin: 2.37%
• Return on Equity: 6.50%
• Return on Assets: 3.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.90
• Quick Ratio: 1.35

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $464.83 million
• Price / Sales: 0.32
• Cash Flow: $1.33 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.89
• Book Value: $19.00 per share
• Price / Book: 1.11

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,059,000
• Free Float: 6,671,000
• Market Cap: $149.16 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 1.48