FSS at a glance
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS, SEC CIK 277509) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 30, 2026, an 8-K current report on May 20, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 28, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) reported revenue of $2.2 billion (up 17.1% from FY2024) and net income of $246.6 million. Diluted EPS was $4.01.
- As of June 30, 2026, 34 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) shares worth $3.7 billion in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Bonina Diane on August 4, 2026 of 100 shares at $131.05 per share.
- In the last 90 days, FSS insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 6 open-market sales ($3.3M) on Form 4, a net sale of $3.3M.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $2.2B
- +17.1% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 6 sells
- Net −$3.3M
- 13F holders
- 34 funds
- $3.7B · −1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- May 20, 2026
- Item 7.01
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025
Business Overview
- Core business model not detailed; filing heavily references proxy statements for governance and executive compensation
- No new products, services, or segments introduced or emphasized in this filing section
- Strategic positioning and business operations not discussed, focus on governance and compliance documentation
- No quantitative business metrics provided in this section of the filing
- Unusually, business description replaced entirely by cross-references to proxy statement sections and website disclosures
Risk Factors
- OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax effective 2024, no material impact yet due to absence of low-tax jurisdiction operations
- 21% net sales international exposure vulnerable to tariffs, trade barriers, and geopolitical conflicts including Russia-Ukraine war
- Supply chain risk from geopolitical conflicts and sanctions, notably Russia sanctions and global chassis shortages critical to production
- Competition from larger companies with greater financial resources creating pricing pressure in municipal government contract bids
- Credit facility includes restrictive covenants risk defaulting and accelerating debt due to external factors and operating challenges
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $2.18B, up $319M (17%) YoY; Environmental Solutions Group sales up $280.4M (18%), Safety and Security Systems up $38.6M (13%)
- Operating margin 15.6% vs 15.1% YoY; Environmental Solutions margin 17.7% vs 16.8%, Safety and Security margin 23.8% vs 21.2%
- Best segment Environmental Solutions: operating income $324.6M (+$63.4M, 24%); Worst segment Safety and Security: operating income $81.5M (+$17.1M, 27%)
- Net cash from ops $255M (+$23M, 10%); Capex $28M; Dividends $34.1M; Share repurchases $39.7M; Acquisitions cost $501M (Hog, New Way, Kinloch)
- Increased credit facility to $1.1B revolver, $400M term loan; management plans further growth investments, strategic acquisitions, and stockholder returns
AI summary of the FSS 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $670.2M, up $105.6M or 19% YoY, driven by acquisitions and pricing actions
- Operating margin 17.6% vs 17.3% YoY; gross margin 30.4% vs 30.0%
- Environmental Solutions best performer: sales $577.7M, up $97.2M; margin 19.7% vs 19.1%
- Safety and Security Systems weakest orders: $88.9M, down $9.7M or 10%; margin 23.9% vs 25.6%
- Backlog $1.00B vs $1.08B YoY; higher average debt increased quarterly interest expense $2.5M
Risk Factors
- No material risk-factor changes from the December 31, 2025 Form 10-K
- Carried-forward risks remain the company’s primary regulatory, operational, competitive, and financial exposures
AI summary of the FSS 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Investor presentation materials posted May 20, 2026 for use in analyst and investor discussions
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive company disclosures and presentation content
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- 95.2% shareholder participation, providing a valid quorum for all three proposals
- All eight director nominees elected for one-year terms, with John L. Workman receiving the highest withhold total
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Investor presentation posted March 2, 2026 to Federal Signal's website for use in analyst/investor conversations
- Full content in Exhibit 99.1: key metrics, guidance, or strategic updates would be detailed there
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maue Richard A | A | Sep 25, 2026 | 108 | - |
| Vaillancourt Eric A. | A | Sep 25, 2026 | 104 | - |
| Bonina Diane | M | Aug 4, 2026 | 6,450 | $51.81 |
| Bonina Diane | Sell | Aug 4, 2026 | 100 | $131.05 |
| Bonina Diane | Sell | Aug 4, 2026 | 8,306 | $130.45 |
| Bonina Diane | Sell | Aug 4, 2026 | 100 | $131.05 |
| REICHELDERFER BRENDA | G | Aug 4, 2026 | 7,650 | - |
| REICHELDERFER BRENDA | Sell | Aug 4, 2026 | 6,070 | $131.02 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $1.9B | $2.2B |
| Gross Profit | - | $533.0M | $631.2M |
| Operating Income | - | $281.4M | $340.9M |
| Net Income | - | $216.3M | $246.6M |
| Gross Margin | - | 28.6% | 28.9% |
| Op. Margin | - | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| Net Margin | - | 11.6% | 11.3% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $1.6B | $1.8B | $2.4B |
| Equity | $1.0B | $1.2B | $1.4B |
| ROE | - | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $3.50 | $4.01 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $231.3M | $254.7M |
| CapEx | - | $40.6M | $27.6M |
Source: XBRL data in FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate FSS share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 34 | $3.72B |
| Q1 2026 | 35 | $3.07B |
| Q4 2025 | 32 | $3.19B |
| Q3 2025 | 32 | $3.58B |
| Q2 2025 | 31 | $3.19B |
| Q1 2025 | 28 | $1.48B |
| Q4 2024 | 24 | $1.73B |
| Q3 2024 | 22 | $856.4M |
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Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 238 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
FSS filing archive
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Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Jul 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | Jun 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 29, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | May 20, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 4 | May 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | May 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | May 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | May 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 10-Q | Apr 29, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| SC 13G | Apr 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Apr 23, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Apr 22, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Mar 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
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FSS SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are FSS insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 6 open-market sales worth $3.3 million by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold FSS stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($1.2 billion), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC ($449.1 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($340.5 million), State Street Corp ($314.4 million), FMR LLC (Fidelity) ($191.7 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was FSS's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) reported revenue of $2.2 billion (up 17.1% from FY2024) and net income of $246.6 million. Diluted EPS was $4.01. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in FSS's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed February 25, 2026, FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) flagged: OECD Pillar Two global minimum tax effective 2024, no material impact yet due to absence of low-tax jurisdiction operations. 21% net sales international exposure vulnerable to tariffs, trade barriers, and geopolitical conflicts including Russia-Ukraine war. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did FSS report in its latest 8-K?
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) filed an 8-K on May 20, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Investor presentation materials posted May 20, 2026 for use in analyst and investor discussions.
What are the latest FSS SEC filings?
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on July 30, 2026, an 8-K current report on May 20, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 28, 2026.
What is FSS's SEC CIK number?
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ (FSS)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 277509. EDGAR lists every FSS filing under that number.
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