FRD Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of FRD?

Paul RottmannVice President of OperationsMr. Alex LaRueChief Financial Officer, Sec. & Treasurer

NASDAQ : FRD

Friedman Industries

$35.37

1.31+3.85%

At Close 4:00 PM

71.19

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

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Stock Price Today

Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) stock surged +3.85%, trading at $35.37 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $34.06. The stock opened at $34.39, fluctuating between $33.60 and $35.87 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

34.06

Prev. Close

255.12M

Market Cap

33.6

Day Low

12.82

P/E Ratio

2.76

EPS (TTM)

1.09

Cash Flow per Share

34.39

Open

7.21M

Number of Shares

35.87

Day High

89.48%

Free Float in %

16.94

Book Value

60.3K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Aug 04, 2026	34.39	36.00	33.60	35.37	60.62K
Aug 03, 2026	33.25	36.00	33.25	34.06	48.12K
Jul 31, 2026	33.60	34.80	33.11	33.25	34.13K
Jul 30, 2026	34.40	34.81	32.92	33.58	37.17K
Jul 29, 2026	38.00	39.07	34.08	34.34	98.62K
Jul 28, 2026	35.93	38.27	35.93	37.19	96.43K
Jul 27, 2026	35.95	36.47	33.60	35.86	86.21K
Jul 24, 2026	34.50	35.88	34.50	35.60	43.73K
Jul 23, 2026	32.44	34.37	32.44	34.06	55.44K
Jul 22, 2026	32.61	33.20	31.81	32.99	74.64K
Jul 21, 2026	33.97	34.81	30.68	32.80	121.93K
Jul 20, 2026	34.20	36.60	33.56	33.97	56.6K
Jul 17, 2026	34.28	35.48	33.66	34.09	51.81K
Jul 16, 2026	35.53	36.31	34.27	35.02	49.67K
Jul 15, 2026	35.29	36.50	33.24	35.47	118.19K
Jul 14, 2026	35.06	35.83	34.50	35.00	267.31K
Jul 13, 2026	34.22	36.31	34.07	34.51	152.59K
Jul 10, 2026	34.08	34.85	33.01	34.26	45.09K
Jul 09, 2026	33.66	35.13	33.57	34.08	60.91K
Jul 08, 2026	32.39	33.63	32.01	32.58	70.86K

Contact Details

Longview, TX 75601

United States

https://www.friedmanindustries.com 903 758 3431

About Company

Friedman Industries, Inc. (FRD) is a U.S.-based company primarily involved in the processing and manufacturing of steel and pipe, as well as their distribution. The firm operates through two distinct divisions: Coil and Tubular. The Coil segment specializes in converting steel coils into flat sheet and plate steel, cut precisely to client specifications. It also resells steel coils and offers processing services for materials owned by customers, for which it charges a fee. This division serves approximately 230 customers, predominantly located in the central and southern United States, including steel distributors and manufacturers. These manufacturers utilize the steel to produce a wide array of products, such as steel buildings, railway carriages, barges, storage tanks, shipping containers, trailers, various component parts, and other fabricated steel goods. Meanwhile, the Tubular segment is dedicated to producing different types of pipes, including those for line applications, oil country purposes (OCTG), and structural uses. This segment's products are primarily sold to steel and pipe distributors through Friedman Industries' internal sales force. Friedman Industries, Incorporated was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Longview, Texas.

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Company Overview

Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ:FRD) closed at $35.37 USD, gaining $1.31 (3.85%) from the previous close of $34.06. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $14.51 and $39.07. With a market capitalization of about $255.12 million, Friedman Industries, Incorporated is classified as a micro-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.56). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 72.03 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Longview, TX, Friedman Industries, Incorporated operates in the Basic Materials sector and the Steel industry. Led by CEO Michael J. Taylor, the company employs approximately 381 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Friedman Industries, Inc. (FRD) is a U.S.-based company primarily involved in the processing and manufacturing of steel and pipe, as well as their distribution.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 -4.45%, SMA50 -6.1%, SMA200 -1.41%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 43.21 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.96 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -23.39% below its high and over 52.53% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 65.90 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 71.47 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Friedman Industries, Incorporated trades at a P/E ratio of 12.72, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.39 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.61 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 183.59, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Friedman Industries, Incorporated last paid a dividend of 0.16 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 0.59%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$16.33. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Friedman Industries, Incorporated has 7.11 million shares outstanding. The public float is 6.63 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.07% of float. This equals 138.96 thousand shares. The short ratio is 1.22 days. Institutional investors hold 58.15% of the float. Insiders own 7.07%. FRIEDMAN JACK holds 451.25 thousand shares, Taylor Mike J has 223.17 thousand shares and RICH HERSHEL M has 67.18 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net buying. They sold 0.00 shares across 0 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Friedman Industries generated $646.91M in revenue, or $92.87 per share. Gross margin was 13.37%, operating margin 3.97%, and net profit margin 3.02%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 5.80% and ROE at 12.89%.
On valuation metrics, Friedman Industries trades at a P/E of 12.72, P/S of 0.39 and P/B of 1.61. The current ratio is 3.38 and quick ratio is 1.11. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 3.35 and cash conversion cycle is 111.95 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.67, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.08.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, Friedman Industries posted revenue of $646.91M, down slightly from $444.60M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $86.50M (margin 13.37%). Operating income was $25.65M (margin 4.0%). Net income was$19.53M (EPS $2.76).
The company ended the quarter with $2.45M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $100.91M, and net debt of $98.46M. Total assets were $336.81M, with equity of $151.49M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $8.54M, free cash flow of $1.38M, and capital expenditures of - $7.16M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Friedman Industries, Incorporated stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -3.14%, with price expected at $34.26 by August 17, 2026, within a range of $32.80 to $35.74 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 149.76%, reaching $88.34 by October 30, 2026, with a range of $87.74 to $89.27. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 1.22%, with price at $35.80 by August 03, 2027, within a range of $34.87 to $37.31.

Key Takeaways

Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ:FRD) shares are flat -7.27% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Friedman Industries, Incorporated trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 12.72. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-3.14% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (149.76% over three months), and a longer-term gain (1.22% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) stock price?

Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ: FRD) stock price is $35.37 in the last trading session. During the trading session, FRD stock reached the peak price of $35.87 while $33.60 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in FRD stock occurred in the recent session was 3.85% while the dollar amount for the price change in FRD stock was $1.31.

FRD's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed FRD is part of Steel industry that operates in the broader Basic Materials sector. Friedman Industries, Incorporated designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of FRD?

Paul Rottmann
Vice President of Operations
Mr. Alex LaRue
Chief Financial Officer, Sec. & Treasurer

How FRD did perform over past 52-week?

FRD's closing price is 143.76% higher than its 52-week low of $14.51 where as its distance from 52-week high of $39.07 is -9.47%.

How many employees does FRD have?

Number of FRD employees currently stands at 381.

Link for FRD official website?

Official Website of FRD is: https://www.friedmanindustries.com

How do I contact FRD?

FRD could be contacted at phone 903 758 3431 and can also be accessed through its website. FRD operates from 1121 Judson Road, Longview, TX 75601, United States.

How many shares of FRD are traded daily?

FRD stock volume for the day was 60.3K shares. The average number of FRD shares traded daily for last 3 months was 72.03K.

What is the market cap of FRD currently?

The market value of FRD currently stands at $255.12M with its latest stock price at $35.37 and 7.21M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	381
Beta	1.56
Sales or Revenue	$646.91M
5Y Sales Change%	4.176%
Fiscal Year Ends	March
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Steel

FRD Company Profile and Key Details

Friedman Industries

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Technical Performance

Dividend & Fair Value

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Company Overview

Valuation Metrics

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Price Forecast & Outlook

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