Federal Signal Corp Stock Down 4.16% Amidst Analyst Predictions and GF Value Estimates.

Federal Signal Corp (FSS) stock price fell 4.16% to $108.38 on Jul 11, down from $113.08. Trading volume was 470,334 shares, 103.3% of the average daily volume of 455,180. Analysts forecast an average target price of $108.60, with a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $96.00, indicating a 0.20% upside. The estimated GF Value is $88.14, suggesting an 18.68% downside from the current price.

Federal Signal Corp (FSS) stock price fell 4.16% to $108.38 on July 11, 2025, down from $113.08. Trading volume was 470,334 shares, 103.3% of the average daily volume of 455,180. Analysts forecast an average target price of $108.60, with a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $96.00, indicating a 0.20% upside. The estimated GF Value is $88.14, suggesting an 18.68% downside from the current price [1].

The decline in Federal Signal's stock price can be attributed to a downgrade by KeyBanc Capital Markets, which lowered its rating from "Overweight" to "Sector Weight" [2]. The primary reason cited for the downgrade was the stock's valuation, following a significant 58% surge in its share price since early April. Analysts at KeyBanc noted that this impressive run has made Federal Signal one of the more expensive stocks in the construction machinery sector based on 2026 estimates. While the firm maintains a positive long-term view of the company's strategy, it believes these strengths are now fully reflected in the current stock price, suggesting limited near-term upside.

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References:
[1] https://markets.financialcontent.com/streetinsider/quote/historical?Symbol=NY%3AFSS
[2] https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/upgrades/25/07/46368617/federal-signals-deliberate-strategic-decisions-could-sideline-smaller-competitors