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FRD Stock Forecast: Friedman Industries, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$46
+3.71% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 51 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$330.7M
Ticker Nerd rank
51 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
0
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.4%
1M
+31.2%
YTD
+125.0%
1Y
+164.8%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+173.4%
$17
$46
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FRD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Friedman Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
51 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
99
Growth
99
Value
63
Size
60
Quality
59
Volatility
31
Issuance
27
Revisions
25
Accruals
12

Momentum (99): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (12): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

FRD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FRD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25$30$35$40$45$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26FRD

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FRD appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

FRD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Friedman Industries, Inc. (FRD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.6×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 85% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.5×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
78.1%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
154.3%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Gross margin
17.6%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.8%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Net margin
3.6%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
18.1%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.6%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.3%

Higher than 6% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

FRD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSteel
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FRDFriedman Industries, Inc.$330.7M
51
ASTLAlgoma Steel Group, Inc.$452.2M
7
MTUSMetallus, Inc.$908.4M
74
LUDLuda Technology Group Ltd.$97.3M
1
NWPXNWPX Infrastructure, Inc.$1.1B
99
HLPHongli Group, Inc.$93.3M
36
WSWorthington Steel, Inc.$1.9B
46

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News

Latest FRD news & analysis

Friedman Industries, Incorporated Announces First Quarter Results

GlobeNewsWire · 6 Aug 2026positive

Friedman Industries reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, including net earnings of $12.8 million, EBITDA of $19.3 million, and sales of $240.0 million, up 78% year-over-year. The company also posted record quarterly sales volume, up 9% sequentially and 28% year-over-year, with operating cash flow of $7.3 million.

Why it matters — The announcement reflects another quarter of record sales volume and significantly improved financial performance as Friedman Industries begins fiscal 2027.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FRD stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FRD?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Friedman Industries, Inc. ranks 51 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (99 of 100).

What is the FRD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Friedman Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FRD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has FRD stock performed over the past year?

Friedman Industries, Inc. returned +164.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Friedman Industries, Inc. do?

Friedman Industries, Incorporated is a manufacturer and processor specializing in steel products. Established in 1965 and headquartered in Longview, Texas, the company operates through two main divisions: the Flat Roll Division and the Tubular Division.

What is the latest news on FRD?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 6 Aug 2026): "Friedman Industries, Incorporated Announces First Quarter Results". Friedman Industries reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, including net earnings of $12.8 million, EBITDA of $19.3 million, and sales of $240.0 million, up 78% year-over-year. The company also posted record quarterly sales volume, up 9% sequentially and 28% year-over-year, with operating cash flow of $7.3 million.

Company

About Friedman Industries, Inc.

Friedman Industries, Incorporated is a manufacturer and processor specializing in steel products. Established in 1965 and headquartered in Longview, Texas, the company operates through two main divisions: the Flat Roll Division and the Tubular Division. The Flat Roll Division runs multiple coil processing facilities, offering processes such as temper passing, stretcher leveling, slitting, and cut-to-length services for a range of steel types, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, pre-painted, and stainless steel. These facilities provide both processing for customer-owned coils and finished sheets and plates for end use. The Tubular Division, operating as Texas Tubular Products, manufactures electric resistance welded (ERW) pipe primarily used for oil, gas, and structural applications, complying with industry standards like API 5L, ASTM A53B, and ASTM A500B. Friedman Industries serves manufacturers of steel products and steel and pipe distributors, playing a vital role in the supply chain for the North American energy, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Recent strategic growth includes the acquisition of Century Metals & Supplies, enhancing its product mix and regional presence. The company’s operational footprint and expanded capabilities underscore its significance in the steel and metals market.

CEO Mr. Michael J. Taylor · 381 employees · United States · https://friedmanindustries.com