Wabash National (WNC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Wabash National Corporation, headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, is a leading designer and manufacturer of transportation equipment and related products in North America. Since its incorporation in 1985 through the merger of Wabash Steel Company and The National Trailer Company, Wabash has been focused on engineering and producing high-quality dry freight trailers, refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, and aluminum van bodies. Over the years, the company has expanded its capabilities into intermodal chassis, liquid transportation systems, and specialty products to meet evolving industry demands.

The company’s operations are organized into three primary segments: Premium Transportation, Engineered Solutions, and Aftermarket Solutions. Premium Transportation includes dry and refrigerated trailers designed for long-haul and regional freight applications, while Engineered Solutions delivers custom-built tanks, truck bodies, and specialized trailers for the energy, defense, waste handling, and construction sectors. Aftermarket Solutions provides parts, accessories, repair services, and fleet management tools through a network of service centers, helping customers maximize uptime and asset utilization.

Wabash National serves a broad geographic footprint across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with manufacturing facilities strategically located to support regional demand and optimize logistics. The company also maintains sales and service offices throughout Latin America and collaborates with international partners to offer solutions tailored to local regulations and market conditions. Investment in advanced manufacturing processes, such as automated welding, laser-guided assembly, and composite material fabrication, underscores Wabash’s commitment to innovation and operational efficiency.

Leadership at Wabash National is spearheaded by President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kelleher, who has overseen the company’s strategic growth initiatives and expansion into new product lines since his appointment in 2011. Supported by a seasoned executive team, including Chief Financial Officer Vonnie C. Tague and Chief Operating Officer John Jordon, the company continues to focus on product innovation, customer service excellence, and sustainable manufacturing practices to drive long-term value for its stakeholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.16 to $11.50
• 50-Day Range: $7.55 to $11.49
• 52-Week Range: $6.78 to $24.03
• Volume: 490,675 shs
• Average Volume: 785,733 shs
• Market Capitalization: $468.11 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 2.86%
• Price Target: $9.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Wabash National Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Wabash National scored higher than 54% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 49th out of 88 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Wabash National has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Wabash National has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 102.13%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Wabash National are expected to grow by 102.13% in the coming year, from $0.94 to $1.90 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Wabash National is -7.21, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Wabash National is -7.21, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Wabash National has a P/B Ratio of 2.56. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.94% of the float of Wabash National has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Wabash National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wabash National has recently increased by 30.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Wabash National pays a meaningful dividend of 2.87%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Wabash National does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Wabash National will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.84% next year. This indicates that Wabash National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -4.06

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.94% of the float of Wabash National has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Wabash National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wabash National has recently increased by 30.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.78

News Sentiment

Wabash National has a news sentiment score of 1.78. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Wabash National this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for WNC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Wabash National insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.21% of the stock of Wabash National is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.05% of the stock of Wabash National is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

WNC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WNC shares performed this year?

Wabash National's stock was trading at $17.13 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WNC shares have decreased by 34.7% and is now trading at $11.18.

How were Wabash National's earnings last quarter?

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported ($0.58) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.26) by $0.32. The firm's revenue was down 26.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Wabash National's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Wabash National include NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC (0.07%) and Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Brent L Yeagy, Michael N Pettit, Larry J Magee, John G Boss, Dustin T Smith, Kevin J Page and Priyadarshi Sudhanshu.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Wabash National?

Shares of WNC 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 Wabash National own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Wabash National investors own include Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and Humana (HUM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/24 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/24 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/24/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 7/24 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/24 Dividend: 7/03/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO/TRUCK - ORIG
• Sub-Industry: Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks
• Current Symbol: NYSE:WNC
• CIK: 879526
• Web: www.wabashnational.com
• Phone: (765) 771-5300
• Fax: 765-447-9405
• Employees: 6,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Wabash National: $9.50
• High Price Target: $9.50
• Low Price Target: $9.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: -15.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.55)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.89
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$284.07 million
• Net Margins: -3.93%
• Pretax Margin: -5.08%
• Return on Equity: 3.49%
• Return on Assets: 0.84%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.03
• Current Ratio: 1.58
• Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.24
• Cash Flow: $2.58 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.33
• Book Value: $4.36 per share
• Price / Book: 2.56

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 41,870,000
• Free Float: 40,945,000
• Market Cap: $468.11 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.65