Wabtec (WAB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB), originally founded in 1869 as the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, is a global provider of technologies and services for rail and transit systems. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company operates through a network of manufacturing and service facilities spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Wabtec’s offerings encompass a broad range of equipment, software and aftermarket solutions designed to enhance the safety, efficiency and reliability of passenger and freight rail operations.

Wabtec’s product portfolio includes locomotive and transit vehicle components such as braking systems, air management and control solutions, bearing and propulsion systems. The company also develops digital solutions—ranging from locomotive automation and positive train control to fleet diagnostics and remote monitoring—that help rail operators optimize performance and reduce lifecycle costs. In addition to equipment sales, Wabtec provides maintenance, overhaul and modernization services for locomotives, freight cars and transit vehicles through its worldwide service network.

In 2019, Wabtec completed a transformational merger with GE Transportation, bringing together two industry leaders to create a more comprehensive suite of rail solutions. This transaction bolstered Wabtec’s global reach and expanded its portfolio to include GE’s locomotive manufacturing heritage. Over the years, Wabtec has further strengthened its market position through strategic acquisitions such as Faiveley Transport in 2016, integrating complementary technologies for passenger rail applications.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Rafael Santana, Wabtec continues to focus on innovation and sustainability in rail. The company’s executive team draws on deep industry expertise to pursue new growth opportunities in digital rail, freight mobility and sustainable transit initiatives, aiming to support customers in meeting evolving regulatory and environmental standards around the world.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $194.20 to $194.20
• 50-Day Range: $186.71 to $214.31
• 52-Week Range: $151.81 to $216.10
• Volume: 1,071 shs
• Average Volume: 1.07 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $33.44 billion
• P/E Ratio: 29.14
• Dividend Yield: 0.51%
• Price Target: $222.57
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Wabtec Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Wabtec scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 21st out of 125 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Wabtec has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Wabtec has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 12.41%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Wabtec are expected to grow by 12.41% in the coming year, from $8.54 to $9.60 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Wabtec is 29.13, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 28.78.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Wabtec is 29.13, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 14.59.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Wabtec has a PEG Ratio of 1.55. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Wabtec has a P/B Ratio of 3.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.53% of the float of Wabtec has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Wabtec has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wabtec has recently increased by 38.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Wabtec has a dividend yield of 0.51%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Wabtec has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Wabtec is 14.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Wabtec will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.42% next year. This indicates that Wabtec will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.05

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.53% of the float of Wabtec has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Wabtec has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wabtec has recently increased by 38.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.77

News Sentiment

Wabtec has a news sentiment score of 0.77. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.97 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Wabtec this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for WAB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -77% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

4 people have added Wabtec to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Wabtec insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,406,563.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.10% of the stock of Wabtec is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

91.69% of the stock of Wabtec is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WAB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WAB shares performed this year?

Wabtec's stock was trading at $189.59 at the start of the year. Since then, WAB shares have increased by 2.9% and is now trading at $195.1710.

How were Wabtec's earnings last quarter?

Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 24th. The transportation company reported $2.27 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.18 by $0.09. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Wabtec have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Wabtec: General Electric Transportation, Annax GmbH, A and M Signalling Services Private Limited, Aero Transportation Products Inc, AM General Contractors SpA, A M Rail Group Limited, A M Signalling Design Limited, and more.

Who are Wabtec's major shareholders?

Wabtec's top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.66%), State Street Corp (4.38%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.63%) and Invesco Ltd. (2.58%). Insiders that own company stock include William E Kassling, Albert J Neupaver, Rafael Santana, David L Deninno, Michael Fetsko, Brian Hehir, Eric Gebhardt, Gregory Sbrocco, Nicole B Theophilus, Lilian Leroux, Gina Trombley, Pascal Schweitzer, Rogerio Mendonca, John A Mastalerz Jr, Alicia Hammersmith and Kristine Kubacki.
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How do I buy shares of Wabtec?

Shares of WAB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Wabtec own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Wabtec investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), McKesson (MCK), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Yum! Brands (YUM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 5/27/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Record date for 8/28 Dividend: 8/14/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/28 Dividend: 8/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/28/2025
• Today: 8/29/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - EQP&LSNG
• Sub-Industry: Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WAB
• CIK: 943452
• Web: www.wabtec.com
• Phone: (412) 825-1000
• Fax: 412-825-1019
• Employees: 29,500
• Year Founded: 1869

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Wabtec: $222.57
• High Price Target: $240.00
• Low Price Target: $200.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +14.0%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.71
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.70
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.13
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.85
• P/E Growth: 1.55
• Net Income: $1.06 billion
• Net Margins: 10.92%
• Pretax Margin: 14.56%
• Return on Equity: 13.65%
• Return on Assets: 7.41%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.44
• Current Ratio: 1.76
• Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $10.39 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.21
• Cash Flow: $10.36 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 18.83
• Book Value: $63.44 per share
• Price / Book: 3.08

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 170,950,000
• Free Float: 169,073,000
• Market Cap: $33.36 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.11