FRD Company Profile and Key Details
NASDAQ : FRD
Friedman Industries
$19.01
0.1501+0.80%
Open: 11:59 AM71.19
B+ESG ScoreESG Rating
Price Chart
Stock Price Today
Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) stock surged +0.80%, trading at $19.01 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $18.86. The stock opened at $18.75, fluctuating between $18.75 and $19.25 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
18.86
Prev. Close
135.2M
Market Cap
18.75
Day Low
8.56
P/E Ratio
2.22
EPS (TTM)
1.09
Cash Flow per Share
18.75
Open
7.11M
Number of Shares
19.25
Day High
89.48%
Free Float in %
16.94
Book Value
2.62K
Volume
Relevant Articles
SEC Fillings
Current Report (8-k)
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 18.77 | 18.86 | 15.52K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 19.38 | 19.80 | 19.23 | 19.55 | 12.82K |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 19.10 | 19.77 | 18.85 | 19.38 | 28.23K |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 18.95 | 19.07 | 18.78 | 18.93 | 34.04K |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 18.88 | 19.13 | 18.45 | 18.66 | 19.52K |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 18.02 | 18.87 | 18.00 | 18.84 | 32.97K |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 17.94 | 18.53 | 17.75 | 18.30 | 11.53K |
| Apr 09, 2026 | 18.00 | 18.23 | 17.49 | 18.10 | 40.79K |
| Apr 08, 2026 | 17.75 | 18.17 | 17.70 | 18.02 | 17.79K |
| Apr 07, 2026 | 17.21 | 17.51 | 17.21 | 17.30 | 21.62K |
| Apr 06, 2026 | 17.16 | 17.99 | 17.16 | 17.40 | 19.66K |
| Apr 02, 2026 | 17.01 | 17.77 | 17.01 | 17.25 | 34.7K |
| Apr 01, 2026 | 17.98 | 17.98 | 16.92 | 17.31 | 25.08K |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 18.02 | 18.12 | 17.31 | 17.72 | 26.98K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 18.01 | 18.17 | 17.54 | 17.79 | 20.64K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 17.88 | 18.01 | 17.27 | 17.83 | 22.4K |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 18.35 | 18.35 | 17.81 | 17.99 | 25.78K |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 18.00 | 18.60 | 18.00 | 18.35 | 18.76K |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 17.81 | 18.73 | 17.60 | 18.00 | 43.44K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 17.08 | 17.92 | 16.84 | 17.40 | 42.1K |
Contact Details
About Company
Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in steel processing, pipe manufacturing and processing, and the steel and pipe distribution businesses the United States. It operates in two segments, Coil and Tubular. The Coil segment is involved in the conversion of steel coils into flat sheet and plate steel cut to customer specifications and reselling steel coils. This segment also processes customer-owned coils on a fee basis. The company sells coil products and processing services to approximately 230 customers located primarily in the midwestern, southwestern and southeastern regions of the United States. Its principal customers for these products and services are steel distributors and customers manufacturing steel products, such as steel buildings, railroad cars, barges, tanks and containers, trailers, component parts and other fabricated steel products. The Tubular segment manufactures line and oil country pipes, as well as pipes for structural applications. This segment sells its tubular products principally to steel and pipe distributors through its own sales force. Friedman Industries, Incorporated was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Longview, Texas.
Company Information
| Employees | 268 |
| Beta | 1.58 |
| Sales or Revenue | $444.60M |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 2.154% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | March |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Steel |
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Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NASDAQ:FRD) closed at $19.07 USD, gaining $0.21 (1.11%) from the previous close of $18.86. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $14.00 and $24.37. With a market capitalization of about $135.63 million, Friedman Industries, Incorporated is classified as a micro-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.57). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 26.90 thousand shares, volume is running light vs 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 268 people and listed since March 17, 1980. Friedman Industries, Incorporated engages in steel processing, pipe manufacturing and processing, and the steel and pipe distribution businesses the United States.
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 23.85 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 26.81 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Friedman Industries, Incorporated trades at a P/E ratio of 8.51, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.23 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.93 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -18.21, 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 -$3.68. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Friedman Industries, Incorporated has 7.06 million shares outstanding. The public float is 6.32 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.56% of float. This equals 170.81 thousand shares. The short ratio is 8.32 days. Institutional investors hold 62.57% of the float. Insiders own 5.5%. 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
On valuation metrics, Friedman Industries trades at a P/E of 8.51, P/S of 0.23 and P/B of 0.93. The current ratio is 3.59 and quick ratio is 0.97. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 3.16 and cash conversion cycle is 110.03 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.68, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of -0.01.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $3.69M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $50.48M, and net debt of $46.79M. Total assets were $226.82M, with equity of $132.43M. Financials further reflected weakness, with operating cash flow of - $4.41M, free cash flow of - $9.41M, and capital expenditures of - $5.00M.
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 increase of 10.82%, with price expected at $20.90 by May 05, 2026, within a range of $20.41 to $21.39 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -7.1%, reaching $17.52 by July 20, 2026, with a range of $16.86 to $18.14. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 23.28%, with price at $23.25 by April 21, 2027, within a range of $22.45 to $24.00.
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 8.51. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (10.82% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-7.1% over three months), and a longer-term gain (23.28% 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 $19.01 in the last trading session. During the trading session, FRD stock reached the peak price of $19.25 while $18.75 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in FRD stock occurred in the recent session was 0.8% while the dollar amount for the price change in FRD stock was $0.15.
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
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 34.71% higher than its 52-week low of $14.00 where as its distance from 52-week high of $24.37 is -22.61%.
How many employees does FRD have?
Number of FRD employees currently stands at 268.
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 2.62K shares. The average number of FRD shares traded daily for last 3 months was 26.9K.
What is the market cap of FRD currently?
The market value of FRD currently stands at $135.20M with its latest stock price at $19.01 and 7.11M of its shares outstanding.
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