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Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates in the segments of Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group offers comprehensive systems and products such as campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.

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Federal Signal shares are trading lower after KeyBanc downgraded the stock from Overweight to Sector Weight.

Federal Signal Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) is making "deliberate strategic decisions" to continuously increase its competitive advantage, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets.
The Federal Signal Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58933b2143eaaa0001698f54/meta-marshall">Analyst Steve Barger</a> upgraded the rating from Sector Weight to Overweight, while maintaining the price target at $110.
The Federal Signal Thesis: The company is likely to continue driving strong organic and inorganic growth, Barger said in the upgrade note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
Organic growth is likely to be driven by "share gains, R&amp;D initiatives, pricing, and expanded OE &amp; aftermarket offerings through its network of service centers," he stated.
Federal Signal could grow inorganically by acquiring strong regional original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and pushing their products "through its national footprint, augmenting its portfolio of aspirational brands," the analyst wrote.
These strategies may make it increasingly hard for smaller competitors to compete with Federal Signal, he added.
Barger raised the earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 from $3.80 per share to $3.84 per share and from $4.25 per share to $4.31 per share, respectively, with both new figures being higher than the current consensus estimates.
FSS Price Action: Federal Signal shares were down 2.97% at $109.72 at the time of publication Friday, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according to Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Federal Signal's 'Deliberate Strategic Decisions' Could Sideline Smaller Competitors

Keybanc analyst Steve Barger downgrades Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight.

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Keybanc Downgrades Federal Signal to Sector Weight

Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) has been analyzed by 5 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Federal Signal and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $102.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $84.00. This current average reflects an increase of 9.97% from the previous average price target of $92.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751313692_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Federal Signal's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Tim Thein</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Shlisky</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Barger</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Shlisky</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Thein</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Federal Signal. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Federal Signal compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Federal Signal's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Federal Signal's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Federal Signal</h2>
Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates in the segments of Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group offers comprehensive systems and products such as campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.
<h3>Federal Signal: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Federal Signal displayed positive results in 3M. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.16%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Federal Signal's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 9.98%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Federal Signal's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 3.88%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Federal Signal's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.54%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.25.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Federal Signal Stock

Raymond James analyst Tim Thein maintains Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $100 to $120.

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Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Federal Signal, Raises Price Target to $120

DA Davidson analyst Michael Shlisky maintains Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $84 to $96.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Federal Signal, Raises Price Target to $96

KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Steve Barger upgrades Federal Signal Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) to Overweight from Sector Weight <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fss/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a price forecast of $110</a>.
The analyst says that following recent investor meetings, he is impressed by FSS&#8217;s strategic focus on specific competitors and its continuous efforts to enhance its competitive strengths.
The analyst anticipates solid organic growth driven by market share gains, R&amp;D investments, pricing strategies and expanded original equipment (OE) and aftermarket offerings through its service center network, which facilitates customer acquisition.
Inorganically, Barger expects FSS to continue acquiring strong regional OEMs and leveraging its national footprint to distribute its products, thereby strengthening its portfolio of aspirational brands.
The analyst believes this combination, along with the culture of continuous improvement, could lead to robust revenue growth, improved profit margins and strong cash generation.
Going forward, successful execution of these strategies should make Federal Signal increasingly difficult for smaller competitors to challenge, adds the analyst.
The analyst&#8217;s positive outlook assumes the company can successfully increase truck production, as achieving its guidance necessitates record revenue quarters moving forward.
For 2025, the analyst raises its EPS estimates to $3.84 (from $3.80) versus consensus of $3.81 based on 12% revenue growth at an incremental margin of 24%.
For 2026, Barger boosts EPS estimates to $4.31 from $4.25 (versus cons $4.29), with revenue growth of 7% and 26% incremental margin.
FSS Price Action: Federal Signal Corp shares are up 4.41% at $93.51&nbsp;at publication on Monday.
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Federal Signal Gets A Green Light: Analyst Sees Widening Moat Against Competitors And More

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This Wayfair Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Monday

Keybanc analyst Steve Barger upgrades Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and announces $110 price target.

Keybanc Upgrades Federal Signal to Overweight, Announces $110 Price Target

Diane Bonina, VP at Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>), reported acquisition of company stock options on May 6, according to a new SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000277509/000192323325000044//Archives/edgar/data/277509/000192323325000044/0001923233-25-000044-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday showed that Bonina, VP at Federal Signal, a company in the Industrials sector, acquired stock options for 4,883 shares of FSS. The options allow Bonina to buy the company's stock at $86.58 per share.
The latest update on Wednesday morning shows Federal Signal shares up by 0.88%, trading at $88.09. At this price, Bonina's 4,883 shares are worth $7,373.
<h3>Discovering Federal Signal: A Closer Look</h3>
Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates in the segments of Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group offers comprehensive systems and products such as campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.
<h3>Federal Signal's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Federal Signal's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 9.16%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 28.2%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Federal Signal's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 0.76. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.25.
Evaluating Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 25.61 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 2.84 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.65, Federal Signal demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Investors should view insider transactions as part of a multifaceted analysis and not rely solely on them for decision-making.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Smart Decision: Diane Bonina Acquires Federal Signal Stock Options Worth $7K

In a new SEC filing on May 6, it was unveiled that Sherman, President &amp; CEO at Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>), acquired stock options for 39,474 shares.
What Happened: Sherman, President &amp; CEO at Federal Signal, acquired stock options for 39,474 shares of FSS. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000277509/000192323325000048//Archives/edgar/data/277509/000192323325000048/0001923233-25-000048-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The options allow Sherman to buy the company's stock at $86.58 per share.
Federal Signal shares are trading up 1.01% at $88.2 at the time of this writing on Wednesday morning. Since the current price is $88.2, this makes Sherman's 39,474 shares worth $63,947.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Federal Signal</h3>
Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates in the segments of Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group offers comprehensive systems and products such as campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.
<h3>Federal Signal's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: Federal Signal displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.16%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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<li>
Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 28.2%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Federal Signal's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.76.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Federal Signal's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.25, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Evaluating Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 25.61 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 2.84 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Boasting an EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.65, Federal Signal demonstrates a robust market valuation, outperforming industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Understanding Crucial Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Witness A Substantial Acquisition As Jennifer L Sherman Acquires $63K In Federal Signal Stock Options

A substantial insider move unfolded on May 6, as Weber, SVP &amp; COO at Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>), reported the acquisition of stock options for 9,773 shares in an SEC filing.
What Happened: Revealed in a Form 4 filing on Tuesday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000277509/000192323325000050//Archives/edgar/data/277509/000192323325000050/0001923233-25-000050-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>, Weber, SVP &amp; COO at Federal Signal, strategically acquired stock options for 9,773 shares of FSS. These options empower Weber to buy the company's stock at a favorable exercise price of $86.58 per share.
The Wednesday morning update indicates Federal Signal shares up by 1.01%, currently priced at $88.2. At this value, Weber's 9,773 shares are worth $15,832.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Federal Signal</h3>
Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates in the segments of Environmental Solutions Group and the Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group offers comprehensive systems and products such as campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and others. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Federal Signal's Financials</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Federal Signal's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 9.16% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Insights into Profitability:
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Gross Margin: With a high gross margin of 28.2%, the company demonstrates effective cost control and strong profitability relative to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, Federal Signal exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.76.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, Federal Signal adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Analyzing Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 25.61 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 2.84 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Federal Signal's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio 15.65 is above the industry average, suggesting that the market values the company more highly for each unit of EBITDA. This could be attributed to factors such as strong growth prospects or superior operational efficiency.
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Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Activity Spotlight: Mark Weber Acquires Federal Signal Stock Options Worth $15K

DA Davidson analyst Michael Shlisky maintains Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $82 to $84.

DA Davidson Maintains Neutral on Federal Signal, Raises Price Target to $84

Federal Signal shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.

Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) raises FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $3.60-$3.90 to $3.63-$3.90 vs $3.76 analyst estimate. Affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $2.02 billion-$2.10 billion to $2.02 billion-$2.10 billion vs $2.05 billion estimate.

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Federal Signal Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $3.60-$3.90 to $3.63-$3.90 vs $3.76 Est; Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $2.02B-$2.10B vs $2.05B Est

Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.73 by 4.11 percent. This is a 18.75 percent increase over earnings of $0.64 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $463.80 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $462.62 million by 0.25 percent. This is a 9.16 percent increase over sales of $424.90 million the same period last year.

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Earnings Beats

Federal Signal Q1 Adj. EPS $0.76 Beats $0.73 Estimate, Sales $463.80M Beat $462.62M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) (the "Company") today announced that Brenda L. Reichelderfer succeeded Dennis J. Martin as Chair of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective April 22, 2025.

Management

UPDATE: Federal Signal Appoints Brenda Reichelderfer As Board Chair, Succeeding Dennis Martin, Effective April 22, 2025

General

Federal Signal Corporation  Announces Additional $150M Stock Repurchase Authorization

Raymond James analyst Tim Thein maintains Federal Signal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSS#NYSE">FSS</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $105 to $100.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Federal Signal, Lowers Price Target to $100

Press Releases

Federal Signal to Present at Baird's 2024 Global Industrials Conference

Commodities

Federal Signal Reports Third Quarter Results Including 6% Organic Net Sales Growth and Double-Digit Earnings Improvement; Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook and EBITDA Margin Targets for Safety and Security Systems Group

Federal Signal Completes Acquisition of Hog Technologies, A Leading U.S. Manufacturer of Road-Marking, Line-Removal and Waterblasting Equipment

Federal Signal to Host Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call on February 26, 2025

Dividends

Federal Signal Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend by 17%

Federal Signal Completes Record Year with Fourth Quarter Results including 5% Net Sales Growth, 11% Operating Income Increase, and Strong Cash Generation; Issues 2025 Outlook

Federal Signal to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on April 30, 2025

Federal Signal Corporation Declares Dividend of $0.14 per share and Announces Additional $150 Million Stock Repurchase Authorization

Federal Signal Corporation Announces Board Chair Transition

Federal Signal Reports First Quarter Results Including 9% Net Sales Growth and Double-Digit Operating Income Improvement, Record Orders and Backlog; Raises Full-Year Outlook

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