Wabtec (WAB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$191.54 +3.63 (+1.93%)

Closing price 08/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$191.60 +0.07 (+0.04%)

As of 08/8/2025 05:25 PM Eastern

Wabtec - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 7 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Wabtec in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for WAB.

Consensus Price Target

$221.71
15.76% Upside

According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Wabtec, the average price target is $221.71. The highest price target for WAB is $240.00, while the lowest price target for WAB is $194.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.76% from the current price of $191.54.

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WAB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/9/24 to 8/9/25	1 Month Ago 7/10/24 to 7/10/25	3 Months Ago 5/11/24 to 5/11/25	1 Year Ago 8/10/23 to 8/9/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	5 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$221.71	$216.83	$211.83	$163.90
Forecasted Upside	15.76% Upside	1.46% Upside	9.88% Upside	5.69% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

WAB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WAB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Wabtec Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Wabtec	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.71	2.57	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.76% Upside	27.12% Upside	13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent WAB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/28/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Dillon Cumming Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$220.00 ➝ $226.00	+14.58%
7/25/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	Bascome Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$210.00 ➝ $235.00	+17.24%
7/8/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Ken Hoexter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$231.00 ➝ $236.00	+10.42%
6/24/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Barger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$220.00 ➝ $240.00	+18.68%
4/24/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tami Zakaria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$175.00 ➝ $194.00	+5.91%
4/23/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jerry Revich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$175.00 ➝ $201.00	+10.38%
2/13/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Imbro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$220.00 ➝ $220.00	+13.89%
4/25/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$130.00 ➝ $147.00	-10.03%
2/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$135.00 ➝ $150.00	+12.57%
2/15/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$135.00	-0.07%
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1/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $150.00	+18.82%

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Should I Buy Wabtec Stock? WAB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, August 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Wabtec pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Wabtec
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co.:

The company has recently reported strong earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates robust financial health and operational efficiency.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. has a positive outlook with analysts predicting earnings per share of 8.54 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased target prices, with some firms setting targets as high as $240, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance.
The current stock price is around $213, which is near its 12-month high of $216.10, indicating strong market interest and potential for further appreciation.
The company has a solid dividend payout ratio of approximately 14.93%, providing a steady income stream for investors through its quarterly dividends.

Wabtec
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. for these reasons:

Insider selling has been significant, with executives selling over 100,000 shares recently, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
The company’s revenue for the latest quarter fell short of consensus estimates, which could indicate challenges in meeting growth expectations.
Despite positive earnings, the net margin of 10.92% suggests that there may be limitations on profitability, which could affect future earnings growth.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some maintaining a "neutral" stance, indicating uncertainty about the stock's potential upside.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month low of $147.66, which may concern risk-averse investors looking for stability.

WAB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Wabtec is $221.71, with a high forecast of $240.00 and a low forecast of $194.00.
: 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wabtec in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WAB shares.
: According to analysts, Wabtec's stock has a predicted upside of 15.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Wabtec has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, and Susquehanna in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Wabtec more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Wabtec is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how WAB compares to other companies.

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Wabtec (WAB) Stock Forecast & Price Target