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Ryerson Holding vs Foster L B: RYZ and FSTR compared
Ryerson Holding is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $168M for Foster L B (Q3 2026). Ryerson Holding is growing faster (+88% against +22% a year earlier). Foster L B is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.0% against 2.4%.
Where the money goes: RYZ and FSTR
Ryerson Holding (RYZ) · Q3 2026
Ryerson Holding, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+88% year over year), operating margin 2.4%, net earnings $32.5M, operating cash flow −$18.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Foster L B (FSTR) · Q3 2026
Foster L B, Q3 2026: revenue $168M (+22% year over year), operating margin 6.0%, net earnings $6.8M, operating cash flow $23.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Ryerson Holding (RYZ) | Foster L B (FSTR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.2B | $168M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +88% | +22% |
| Gross margin | 17.2% | 20.5% |
| Operating margin | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Net earnings | $32.5M | $6.8M |
| Net margin | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Operating cash flow | −$18.2M | $23.6M |
| Free cash flow | — | $20.8M |
| Market value | $1.5B | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $33.00 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Foster L B
- Rail, Technologies, and Services: $103M (61%)
- Infrastructure Solutions: $65.1M (39%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Ryerson Holding or Foster L B?
Ryerson Holding is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $168M for Foster L B (Q3 2026).
Is Ryerson Holding or Foster L B growing faster?
Ryerson Holding is growing faster (+88% against +22% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Ryerson Holding or Foster L B?
Foster L B is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.0% against 2.4%.
More: Ryerson Holding earnings · how Ryerson Holding makes money · Foster L B earnings · how Foster L B makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.