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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

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Why Is Federal Signal (FSS) Stock Soaring Today

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What Happened?

Shares of safety and security company Federal Signal (NYSE: FSS) jumped 21.8% in the afternoon session after the company reported record second-quarter financial results that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its full-year guidance. 

The provider of environmental and safety solutions announced that its net sales increased by 15% to $565 million, while operating income rose by 20%. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.17, comfortably beating the analyst consensus of $1.06. Revenue also topped expectations. In response to the strong quarter, which included a 14% increase in orders, Federal Signal raised its full-year guidance for both net sales and adjusted earnings per share. The company also increased its consolidated EBITDA margin targets, reflecting confidence in its operational efficiency and future profitability.

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What Is The Market Telling Us

Federal Signal’s shares are not very volatile and have only had 7 moves greater than 5% over the last year. Moves this big are rare for Federal Signal and indicate this news significantly impacted the market’s perception of the business.

The previous big move we wrote about was 19 days ago when the stock dropped 4.7% on the news that Keybanc analyst downgraded the stock. 

The investment firm lowered its rating on the specialty vehicle manufacturer to "Sector Weight" from a previous "Overweight" rating. 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. The downgrade also pointed to challenging order comparisons ahead for the company.

Federal Signal is up 38.1% since the beginning of the year, and at $127.41 per share, has set a new 52-week high. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Federal Signal’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $4,064.

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