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8-K ·Filed May 20, 2026

FSS

FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/
NEUTRAL
Impact 4/10
Horizonweeks Processed5mo ago SEC0001628280-26-036817
8-K context-dependent: Items 7.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

The presentation confirms the raised guidance from the Q1 call but offers no new catalysts. Monitor upcoming quarterly results for execution against the $2.57B-$2.66B revenue and $4.80-$5.05 adjusted EPS targets. The 1.0x net debt leverage provides ample M&A capacity.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonweeks
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
FSS ▲ +12.13% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call +12.13% · α vs SPY +7.12% · entry $112.24 → $125.85
Entry = T+0 close
May 20, 2026
via day close
T+1d
-0.55%
call -0.55% · α -0.75%
$111.62
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
+3.66%
call +3.66% · α +2.42%
$116.35
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
+5.60%
call +5.60% · α +4.85%
$118.52
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
+12.13%
call +12.13% · α +7.12%
$125.85
settled 2mo ago

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Executive Summary

Federal Signal posted an updated investor presentation on May 20, 2026, reiterating its raised 2026 guidance (adjusted EPS $4.80-$5.05, net sales $2.57B-$2.66B) and highlighting strong historical financial performance, including LTM Q1 2026 net sales of $2.34B, adjusted EBITDA of $480M (20.5% margin), and free cash flow of $291M. The presentation is a routine update with no new material financial disclosures beyond what was announced on the Q1 2026 earnings call.

Key Facts

  • Raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.80-$5.05 (from $4.50-$4.80) and net sales to $2.57B-$2.66B (from $2.55B-$2.65B), announced on April 29, 2026 earnings call
  • LTM Q1 2026 net sales of $2.34B, adjusted EBITDA of $480M (20.5% margin), free cash flow of $291M
  • Net debt leverage of 1.0x as of Q1 2026 LTM
  • SSG EBITDA margin target raised to 22%-28% in Q2 2026
  • Presentation is a routine investor update with no new material financial data beyond previously disclosed guidance

Financial Impact

Raised FY2026 adjusted EPS midpoint to $4.925 (from $4.65) and net sales midpoint to $2.615B (from $2.60B), representing ~19% YoY net sales growth at midpoint

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Risk Factors

  • Tariff and trade conflict exposure as noted in forward-looking statements
  • Integration risk from recent acquisitions (Mega Corp, New Way)
  • Supply chain disruptions and raw material pricing volatility

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies
Analyst Consensus
80% bullish (10 analysts)

Investment Themes

Industrials & Manufacturing

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001628280-26-036817
Document: fss-20260520.htm0001628280-26-036817
Document: 0001628280-26-036817-index-headers.html0001628280-26-036817
Document: 0001628280-26-036817-index.html0001628280-26-036817
Document: 0001628280-26-036817.txt0001628280-26-036817
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Oct 15, 2026
12d ago
Press Release
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$113.47awaiting T+60—$115.21 (+1.53%)
Aug 6, 2026
11w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$127.83awaiting T+60—$115.21 (−9.87%)
May 20, 2026
22w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$112.24 $125.85▲ +12.13%▲ +7.12%$115.21 (+2.65%)
Mar 6, 2026
33w ago
DEFA14A
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$106.04 $106.45▲ +0.39%▼ −11.60%$115.21 (+8.65%)
Mar 6, 2026
33w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$106.04 $106.45▲ +0.39%▼ −11.60%$115.21 (+8.65%)
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Report published May 20, 2026