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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB)


Market Price (6/30/2026): $268.3 | Market Cap: $45.6 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Industrials | Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB)


Market Price (6/30/2026): $268.3
Market Cap: $45.6 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.8 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, Automation & Robotics, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.

Key risks
WAB key risks include [1] supply chain and trade policy disruptions impacting costs and deliveries, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
1 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.8 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, Automation & Robotics, and Electrification of Everything. Themes include Freight Technology, Show more.
4 Key risks
WAB key risks include [1] supply chain and trade policy disruptions impacting costs and deliveries, Show more.

WAB in ETFs

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RSP0.21%
VTV0.17%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/16/2026

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) stock has remained largely at the same level since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Performance and Raised Full-Year Guidance. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) reported adjusted earnings per diluted share of $2.71 for fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026), exceeding analyst estimates of $2.54 by $0.17. First quarter sales increased 13.0% year-over-year to $2.95 billion. Following these results, the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range to $10.25 - $10.65, indicating increased confidence in future profitability.

2. Significant New Orders and Record Backlog Expansion. During the period, Wabtec secured substantial new business, including a $1.2 billion agreement with Union Pacific in February 2026 to modernize its AC4400 locomotives, marking the largest locomotive modernization investment in rail industry history. Additionally, CSX announced a $670 million deal in February 2026 with Wabtec for 100 new Evolution Series locomotives, modernization of 50 existing locomotives, and digital solutions. These major contract wins contributed to Wabtec's total backlog expanding to a record $30.8 billion.

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Updated on 6/16/2026

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) stock has remained largely at the same level since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Performance and Raised Full-Year Guidance. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) reported adjusted earnings per diluted share of $2.71 for fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026), exceeding analyst estimates of $2.54 by $0.17. First quarter sales increased 13.0% year-over-year to $2.95 billion. Following these results, the company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range to $10.25 - $10.65, indicating increased confidence in future profitability.

2. Significant New Orders and Record Backlog Expansion. During the period, Wabtec secured substantial new business, including a $1.2 billion agreement with Union Pacific in February 2026 to modernize its AC4400 locomotives, marking the largest locomotive modernization investment in rail industry history. Additionally, CSX announced a $670 million deal in February 2026 with Wabtec for 100 new Evolution Series locomotives, modernization of 50 existing locomotives, and digital solutions. These major contract wins contributed to Wabtec's total backlog expanding to a record $30.8 billion.

3. Favorable Rail Industry Trends. The broader rail sector demonstrated robust performance, particularly in domestic intermodal volumes, which increased approximately 13% year-over-year through spring 2026. This was driven by a tightening trucking market that created a widening cost advantage for intermodal shippers. Overall freight growth became more broad-based, with total carloads in the first five months of 2026 reaching their highest level since 2019, alongside signs of recovering manufacturing activity and increased infrastructure spending, providing tailwinds for Wabtec's business.

4. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Increases. Wall Street analysts maintained a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for WAB throughout the period, with 10 out of 12 brokerages issuing "Buy" ratings. Several firms revised their price targets upward, such as Stephens boosting its price objective from $230.00 to $290.00 in February, and Wells Fargo & Company increasing its target from $270.00 to $284.00 in April. The average 1-year price target from analysts was approximately $289.82.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 1.8% change in WAB stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 3.0% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)22820266292026Change
Stock Price ($)263.63268.301.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)11,16711,5073.0%
Net Income Margin (%)10.5%10.5%0.4%
P/E Multiple38.437.7-1.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1701700.3%
Cumulative Contribution1.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WAB1.8% 
Market (SPY)8.3%60.0%
Sector (XLI)3.5%88.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.0% change in WAB stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 25.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256292026Change
Stock Price ($)208.04268.3029.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,78511,5076.7%
Net Income Margin (%)10.9%10.5%-3.9%
P/E Multiple30.137.725.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1701700.3%
Cumulative Contribution29.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WAB29.0% 
Market (SPY)9.0%55.9%
Sector (XLI)19.7%85.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 33.3% change in WAB stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 21.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256292026Change
Stock Price ($)201.33268.3033.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)10,50011,5079.6%
Net Income Margin (%)10.5%10.5%-0.2%
P/E Multiple31.037.721.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1701700.3%
Cumulative Contribution33.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WAB33.3% 
Market (SPY)27.2%55.0%
Sector (XLI)29.7%78.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 194.1% change in WAB stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 50.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236292026Change
Stock Price ($)91.21268.30194.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,62911,50733.4%
Net Income Margin (%)7.6%10.5%39.0%
P/E Multiple25.137.750.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1801705.8%
Cumulative Contribution194.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WAB194.1% 
Market (SPY)84.3%63.8%
Sector (XLI)97.3%75.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WAB Return27%9%28%50%13%27%280%
Peers Return29%-5%10%84%10%29%254%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WAB Win Rate67%50%50%83%75%67% 
Peers Win Rate50%42%44%60%48%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WAB Max Drawdown-14%-19%-17%-12%-24%-11% 
Peers Max Drawdown-31%-44%-31%-24%-46%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CAT, GBX, TRN, RAIL. See WAB Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/29/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventWABS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-17.0%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-12.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven22 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven16 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-12.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven14 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-48.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven93.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven292 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1438 days105 days

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In The Past

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's stock fell -17.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 20.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventWABS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-48.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven93.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven292 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1438 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-40.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven68.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven848 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-27.1%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven77 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-24.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.1%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven22 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-23.2%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven150 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-34.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven51.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven45 days1085 days

Compare to CAT, GBX, TRN, RAIL

In The Past

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's stock fell -17.0% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 20.5% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB)

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is a global provider of technology-based equipment, systems, and services primarily for the freight rail and passenger transit industries. The company's core business revolves around supplying critical components, systems, and maintenance services that keep trains, locomotives, and various transit vehicles operational and efficient worldwide, playing a vital role in both cargo and passenger transportation.

WAB's Freight segment serves the robust freight rail industry by manufacturing and servicing essential components for both new and existing freight cars and locomotives. Key offerings include building new commuter locomotives, rebuilding freight locomotives, and providing advanced railway electronics, positive train control (PTC) equipment, and signal engineering services. This segment also supplies related heat exchange and cooling systems. Its primary customers are publicly traded railroads, locomotive and freight car manufacturers, leasing companies, and utilities.

Complementing its freight operations, WAB's Transit segment focuses on the passenger transportation market. It produces and services components for a wide range of passenger transit vehicles, including regional and high-speed trains, subway cars, light-rail vehicles, and buses. This segment also undertakes subway car refurbishment and supplies critical systems like heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, as well as doors for buses and subways. Customers for the Transit segment include public transit authorities, municipalities, leasing companies, and manufacturers of subway cars and buses.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies to describe Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB):

  • WAB is like the **Bosch of the global rail and public transit industry**, supplying a wide range of essential technology-based components, systems, and services for trains, subways, and buses.

  • WAB is akin to the **Rolls-Royce of rail and transit components and maintenance services**, known for providing critical, high-quality engineered parts and comprehensive lifecycle support for locomotives, freight cars, and passenger vehicles.

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  • Freight Rail Components: Manufactures and services a wide range of components for freight cars and locomotives.
  • Passenger Transit Vehicle Components: Manufactures and services parts for various passenger transit vehicles, including regional trains, subways, light-rail vehicles, and buses.
  • Locomotives: Builds new commuter and switcher locomotives.
  • Railway Electronics & Positive Train Control (PTC) Equipment: Supplies electronic systems for railway operations, including advanced positive train control technology.
  • Railway Braking Equipment: Provides comprehensive braking systems for rail vehicles, including electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) products and related friction materials.
  • Heat Exchange & Cooling Systems: Offers systems for thermal management and cooling across rail applications.
  • Freight Car Trucks, Draft Gears, & Couplers: Manufactures undercarriage assemblies, connection mechanisms, and shock absorption components for freight cars.
  • Transit Doors & Platform Screen Doors: Supplies doors for buses, subways, and safety barriers for station platforms.
  • Pantographs & Traction Motors: Provides devices for electric current collection and propulsion motors for electric trains.
  • Air Compressors & Dryers: Manufactures equipment for pneumatic systems used in rail applications.
  • Track & Switch Products: Offers components used in railway tracks and switching mechanisms.
  • Accessibility Lifts & Ramps: Supplies equipment designed to enhance passenger accessibility on buses and subway cars.
  • Locomotive Rebuilding & Modernization Services: Provides overhaul, modernization, and refurbishment services for freight and transit locomotives.
  • Transit Car Refurbishment & Overhaul Services: Offers services for comprehensive maintenance, upgrades, and refurbishment of passenger transit vehicles.
  • Signal Design & Engineering Services: Delivers specialized design and engineering expertise for railway signaling systems.

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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) primarily sells its products and services to other companies and organizations. Based on the provided description, its major customers are identified by category, as specific company names are not listed. The major customer categories for WAB include:
  • Publicly traded railroads
  • Leasing companies (for both freight and passenger transit industries)
  • Manufacturers of original equipment, including locomotives, freight cars, subway cars, and buses
  • Public transit authorities and municipalities
  • Utilities

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Rafael Santana, President and Chief Executive Officer

Rafael Santana was appointed President and CEO of Wabtec in July 2019. He has nearly three decades of global executive leadership experience in the transportation, energy, oil & gas, and mining sectors. Prior to joining Wabtec, Santana served as President and CEO of GE Transportation, a unit of General Electric Company. He also held positions as president & CEO of GE in Latin America and President & CEO of GE's Turbomachinery Solutions Business within the Oil and Gas sector. Before joining GE in 2000, he worked for six years at ExxonMobil and British American Tobacco. The acquisition of GE Transportation by Wabtec in 2019, where Santana was President and CEO, positioned him as a key leader in the combined entity.

John Olin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

John Olin was named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wabtec, effective October 1, 2021. Before joining Wabtec, he spent 11 years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Harley-Davidson, where he played a crucial role in driving strategic change and reshaping the company. His prior experience includes serving as Head of Finance for Kraft Foods' Cheese Division and 12 years in financial leadership roles at Kraft, Oscar Mayer Foods, and Miller Brewing Company. He also held positions with financial services and specialized consulting firms, including Ernst and Whinney (now Ernst and Young). Olin currently serves on the Board of Herc Holdings and the Advisory Board of the New York Stock Exchange, and previously served on the Board of Directors for AutoTrader Group and Exide Technologies.

Nicole Theophilus, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer

Nicole Theophilus joined Wabtec in August 2020 as the Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer and assumed the role of Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer in July 2024. She possesses over 25 years of senior leadership experience in both Human Resources and Legal functions. Her previous leadership roles include serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at West Corporation and ConAgra Brands, where she was also Chief Labor & Counsel. Theophilus began her career as a lawyer specializing in labor and employment law, eventually becoming a partner at Hush Blackwell.

Eric Gebhardt, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Eric Gebhardt was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Wabtec, effective September 14, 2020. He is a respected technologist with more than 30 years of experience in developing innovative technology solutions. Prior to his role at Wabtec, Gebhardt served as Managing Director at KCK-US, an investment firm focused on the energy, life science, and industrial sectors. He also spent nearly 30 years with General Electric in various global engineering and leadership positions, including Chief Technology Officer of GE Power, Chief Product Management Officer for Energy Connections, and Chief Technology Officer for GE Oil & Gas.

David DeNinno, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

David DeNinno joined Wabtec in February 2012 and currently serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He has over 30 years of experience as a strategic advisor, business counselor, and lawyer. Prior to Wabtec, he was a partner at the global law firms K&L Gates LLP and Reed Smith LLP. His areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, securities, corporate governance, corporate finance, and strategic counseling. DeNinno has also served on the Board of Directors of Michael Baker Corporation, a NYSE-listed engineering company.

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The key risks to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) are primarily tied to the cyclical nature of its end markets, vulnerabilities within its supply chain, and intense industry competition.

  1. Cyclicality and Economic Conditions: Wabtec's financial performance is heavily influenced by the broader economic climate, global trade volumes, and commodity prices, which directly impact new locomotive orders and freight carloadings. The level of government spending on public transportation also plays a significant role in its Transit segment. A slowdown in North American railcar builds, specifically, has been identified as a near-term challenge. This inherent cyclicality can lead to fluctuations in demand and revenue.
  2. Supply Chain Vulnerability: The company faces risks from disruptions in its global supply chain, including potential delays due to shortages of specialized components. Such disruptions can hinder the timely delivery of high-value products like locomotives, impacting quarterly revenue recognition and overall operational efficiency.
  3. Intense Competition: Wabtec operates in a highly competitive environment. In the North American freight market, its primary rival is Progress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., while the global Transit segment sees competition from major players such as Alstom and Siemens Mobility. This strong competition can exert pressure on pricing and potentially erode profit margins.

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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) operates in several key segments within the freight rail and passenger transit industries, addressing substantial global and regional markets for its products and services.

For the **Locomotive Market**, which includes the manufacturing and rebuilding of freight and commuter locomotives, the global market size was estimated at USD 23.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 40.70 billion by 2030. North America held a substantial market share of 34.0% in the global locomotive market in 2024. The U.S. locomotive market alone generated an estimated revenue of USD 6,041.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 9,357.4 million by 2030.

In the **Rail Freight Transport Market**, which WAB serves with components and services for freight cars and locomotives, the global market is projected to reach USD 316.0 billion in 2026 and is expected to grow to USD 498.5 billion by 2035. The U.S. Rail Freight Transport Market is projected to reach USD 97.0 billion in 2026 and is expected to grow to USD 149.0 billion by 2035. Separately, the U.S. freight rail industry generated nearly $80 billion in revenue.

The **Railway Braking System Market**, where WAB provides electronically controlled pneumatic braking products and other braking equipment, was valued at USD 9.97 billion globally in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.14 billion by 2034. Another source estimates the global railway braking system market at USD 2.9 billion in 2025, reaching USD 5.8 billion by 2035. The U.S. market for railway braking systems is projected at USD 0.94 billion in 2026.

For **Railway Signaling Systems**, including positive train control (PTC) equipment and signal design services, the global market was valued at USD 15.04 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 22.18 billion by 2030. North America held a significant market share of 39.10% in the global railway signaling system market in 2025. The U.S. railway signaling system market is projected to reach an estimated value of USD 1780.7 million by 2027.

Specifically for **Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems**, the global market size was valued at USD 1,524.42 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,967.90 million by 2032. North America commands the largest market share in the global Positive Train Control Market.

In the **Subway Car Market**, which WAB addresses with components and refurbishment services, the global market was valued at $50 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $85 billion by 2033. Another estimate places the global subway vehicle market at $12.8 billion in 2025, forecasted to reach $19.5 billion by 2033.

The **Bus Manufacturing Market**, where WAB provides doors and accessibility equipment, was valued at USD 37,877.64 million globally in 2024, with a projected growth to USD 44,474.69 million by 2033. Another source states the global bus market size was estimated at USD 94.62 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 144.42 billion by 2033. The global buses and coaches market was valued at USD 72.11 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow to USD 151.62 billion by 2030.

The broader **Railway Component Market**, encompassing many of WAB's diverse product offerings, is projected to grow from USD 89.69 billion in 2024 to USD 117.18 billion by 2034 globally. North America dominates this market. Another projection indicates the global rail components market is expected to grow from USD 82.01 billion in 2025 to USD 100.94 billion by 2031. North America holds about 18% of the global rail components market. The global rail components market size was valued at approximately USD 45 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 72 billion by 2032.

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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is poised for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by several strategic initiatives and strong market positioning:

  1. Robust Backlog and Order Conversion: WAB boasts a significant and growing backlog, including a 12-month backlog of $8.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year, and a multi-year backlog exceeding $27 billion, which increased by 23% year-over-year. This substantial backlog provides strong revenue visibility and momentum into 2026 and beyond, with the company focused on converting these orders into sales.
  2. Strategic Acquisitions and Digital Intelligence Expansion: Inorganic growth through strategic acquisitions, particularly in the digital intelligence sector, is a key driver. Digital Intelligence sales surged by 74.4% year-over-year in Q4 2025, largely propelled by acquisitions such as Inspection Technologies and Frauscher Sensor Technology. The recent acquisition of Dellner Couplers in February 2026 is also anticipated to contribute to top-line growth in the coming years.
  3. Modernization Programs and Aftermarket Services: The company is focused on modernization programs, such as the new EVO initiative, which are expected to be catalysts for future growth, particularly for North American customers. Despite some short-term timing impacts on services sales, the core services business demonstrated full-year revenue growth, highlighting its underlying strength.
  4. International Market Expansion: A strategic emphasis on expanding into international markets is a critical component of WAB's organic revenue growth strategy. The multi-year backlog includes strong contributions from international infrastructure projects, indicating significant opportunities outside North America.
  5. Growth in the Transit Segment: The Transit segment continues to be a strong performer, demonstrating exceptional sales growth of 8.7% in Q2 2025 and 6.7% year-over-year in Q4 2025, driven by both products and services. Analysts also foresee substantial revenue growth within the Medium and High-Speed Divisions of this segment.

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Share Repurchases

  • Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program worth $1.20 billion in February 2026.
  • In December 2024, the company announced an additional $1.0 billion authorization for its existing stock repurchase program.
  • Wabtec repurchased shares worth $473 million in 2022, $409 million in 2023, and $1.09 billion in 2024. During the first nine months of 2025, the company repurchased $148 million in shares.

Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has generally declined over the past few years, indicating net repurchases rather than issuances. Shares outstanding were approximately 181.2 million in 2022, 177.8 million in 2023, and 171.3 million in 2024.
  • As of September 30, 2025, shares outstanding were 170.9 million.

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2025, Wabtec acquired the Inspection Technologies division of Olympus Corp. for approximately $1.78 billion, aiming to enhance revenue, EBITDA margins, and its Digital Electronics segment.
  • Wabtec announced a strategic investment in its Transit Business in November 2024 with the acquisitions of Fanox and Kompozitum for a combined cash transaction of $110 million. These acquisitions are intended to expand capabilities, product portfolio, and customer base.
  • In July 2025, Wabtec agreed to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group for an enterprise value of €675 million in cash, which is expected to strengthen its Digital Intelligence portfolio in the railway signaling market.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were anticipated to be around $120 million in 2021.
  • For the three months ended December 2025, Capital Expenditure was -$122.00 million.

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Financials

WABCATGBXTRNRAILMedian
NameWestingh.Caterpil.Greenbri.Trinity .FreightC. 
Mkt Price268.301,033.1948.8734.889.7648.87
Mkt Cap45.6478.81.52.80.32.8
Rev LTM11,50770,7552,8962,0644692,896
Op Inc LTM1,83611,65721434429344
FCF LTM1,5057,901230-44214230
FCF 3Y Avg1,4508,68713-2772323
CFO LTM1,76712,32047238118472
CFO 3Y Avg1,67312,31933340929409

Growth & Margins

WABCATGBXTRNRAILMedian
NameWestingh.Caterpil.Greenbri.Trinity .FreightC. 
Rev Chg LTM9.6%11.8%-17.5%-27.7%-5.2%-5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.2%5.0%-6.9%3.2%10.7%5.0%
Rev Chg Q13.0%22.2%-22.9%-16.0%-33.2%-16.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.0%4.7%-5.7%-4.3%-6.4%-4.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM9.9%-3.9%-42.7%-16.5%-13.6%-13.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg20.9%8.7%24.1%25.8%935.5%24.1%
Op Mgn LTM16.0%16.5%7.4%16.7%6.3%16.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg15.3%18.7%8.3%14.4%5.7%14.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%-0.0%-1.6%0.1%-0.5%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM15.4%17.4%16.3%18.5%3.8%16.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.7%18.4%10.3%15.8%5.9%15.7%
FCF/Rev LTM13.1%11.2%8.0%-21.4%3.1%8.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg13.6%13.0%0.9%-11.2%4.5%4.5%

Valuation

WABCATGBXTRNRAILMedian
NameWestingh.Caterpil.Greenbri.Trinity .FreightC. 
Mkt Cap45.6478.81.52.80.32.8
P/S4.06.80.51.30.71.3
P/Op Inc24.841.17.18.110.610.6
P/EBIT24.237.75.84.3-254.55.8
P/E37.750.810.210.910.710.9
P/CFO25.838.93.27.317.717.7
Total Yield3.1%2.5%12.5%12.7%9.4%9.4%
Dividend Yield0.4%0.6%2.7%3.6%0.0%0.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.5%4.4%0.8%-11.5%9.7%4.4%
D/E0.10.11.21.90.50.5
Net D/E0.10.10.91.90.30.3

Returns

WABCATGBXTRNRAILMedian
NameWestingh.Caterpil.Greenbri.Trinity .FreightC. 
1M Rtn2.7%18.0%3.7%7.5%28.4%7.5%
3M Rtn13.2%55.1%-4.7%12.2%24.2%13.2%
6M Rtn23.8%79.3%6.4%31.4%-16.2%23.8%
12M Rtn29.8%171.5%8.2%34.8%11.0%29.8%
3Y Rtn148.4%339.3%22.6%53.3%227.5%148.4%
1M Excs Rtn4.3%18.0%3.7%10.1%27.4%10.1%
3M Excs Rtn-5.4%32.0%-20.6%-4.0%4.6%-4.0%
6M Excs Rtn15.1%70.4%-0.8%20.6%-22.6%15.1%
12M Excs Rtn9.5%152.3%-12.6%12.8%-12.1%9.5%
3Y Excs Rtn95.1%285.7%-5.9%-2.9%194.4%95.1%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Freight Segment8,0367,4686,9816,0635,287
Transit Segment3,1312,9192,7962,3812,616
Corporate Activities and Elimination00-100-82-81
Intersegment sales/(elimination)  0  
Total11,16710,3879,6778,3627,822


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Freight Segment1,5671,4221,065864717
Transit Segment422338295231238
Corporate Activities and Elimination-196-151-94-84-79
Total1,7931,6091,2661,011876


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Freight Segment16,04913,17613,41721,11818,291
Transit Segment4,3443,8613,9445,1165,768
Corporate Activities and Elimination1,6761,6651,627-7,718-5,605
Total22,06918,70218,98818,51618,454


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$268.30 
Market Cap ($ Bil)45.6 
First Trading Date06/16/1995 
Distance from 52W High-5.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$264.75$233.14
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA1.3%15.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility32.0%24.9%
Downside Capture124.5797.44
Upside Capture99.87105.86
Correlation (SPY)59.6%55.1%
WAB Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.761.701.391.171.121.03
Up Beta2.692.262.191.801.661.10
Down Beta1.421.530.780.860.871.03
Up Capture62%77%93%122%101%128%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days10222866129409
Down Capture285%231%148%88%101%97%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days10193558121341

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WAB
WAB30.8%24.8%1.03-
Sector ETF (XLI)27.2%16.5%1.2878.5%
Equity (SPY)22.2%12.5%1.3254.2%
Gold (GLD)20.2%27.8%0.6523.9%
Commodities (DBC)21.3%18.6%0.90-14.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.6%13.6%0.8236.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.0%42.6%-1.2517.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WAB
WAB28.3%26.0%0.95-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.2%17.6%0.6478.2%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.1%0.6167.5%
Gold (GLD)17.2%18.3%0.7612.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.1%19.5%0.2619.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.8%0.0551.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.6%53.8%0.4424.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WAB
WAB14.6%31.4%0.50-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.5%20.1%0.6472.7%
Equity (SPY)15.4%18.0%0.7361.6%
Gold (GLD)11.5%16.1%0.584.2%
Commodities (DBC)5.7%18.0%0.2426.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2350.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)55.0%66.4%0.9513.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120261.3%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity170.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/2/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/22/20261.5%2.2%0.6%
2/11/20263.2%5.4%-2.4%
10/22/2025-2.3%-0.0%0.1%
7/24/2025-6.4%-11.1%-10.6%
4/23/20255.9%7.3%16.9%
2/12/2025-9.1%-7.1%-15.2%
10/23/2024-1.2%0.2%2.6%
7/24/2024-6.4%-5.2%-3.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141414
# Negative101010
Median Positive3.7%3.7%5.5%
Median Negative-3.6%-4.6%-5.0%
Max Positive10.0%9.9%31.7%
Max Negative-9.2%-11.1%-15.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/22/20261.5%2.2%0.6%
2/11/20263.2%5.4%-2.4%
10/22/2025-2.3%-0.0%0.1%
7/24/2025-6.4%-11.1%-10.6%
4/23/20255.9%7.3%16.9%
2/12/2025-9.1%-7.1%-15.2%
10/23/2024-1.2%0.2%2.6%
7/24/2024-6.4%-5.2%-3.8%
4/24/202410.0%8.5%14.2%
2/14/2024-1.0%-0.2%3.4%
10/25/20234.1%6.1%16.6%
7/27/20233.9%3.9%-1.6%
4/26/2023-4.2%-4.1%-6.0%
2/15/20232.1%0.5%-6.9%
11/1/20220.5%3.4%8.7%
8/5/20223.1%2.5%-6.2%
4/27/20224.1%6.5%2.1%
2/16/20226.4%1.9%5.2%
10/27/2021-3.0%-0.5%5.0%
7/29/20212.1%1.9%5.8%
4/29/2021-2.2%-5.1%-3.4%
2/18/2021-9.2%-5.8%-4.0%
10/29/20204.6%9.9%31.7%
7/28/20203.6%-0.9%6.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141414
# Negative101010
Median Positive3.7%3.7%5.5%
Median Negative-3.6%-4.6%-5.0%
Max Positive10.0%9.9%31.7%
Max Negative-9.2%-11.1%-15.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/22/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/22/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/23/202510-Q
12/31/202402/12/202510-K
09/30/202410/23/202410-Q
06/30/202407/24/202410-Q
03/31/202404/24/202410-Q
12/31/202302/14/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/26/202310-Q
12/31/202202/15/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/22/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/22/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/23/202510-Q
12/31/202402/12/202510-K
09/30/202410/23/202410-Q
06/30/202407/24/202410-Q
03/31/202404/24/202410-Q
12/31/202302/14/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/26/202310-Q
12/31/202202/15/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202204/27/202210-Q
12/31/202102/17/202210-K
09/30/202110/27/202110-Q
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/19/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/29/202010-Q
03/31/202005/06/202010-Q
12/31/201902/24/202010-K
09/30/201911/01/201910-Q
06/30/201908/01/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/31/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EPS10.210.410.72.0% RaisedGuidance: 10.2 for 2026
2026 Revenue12.19 Bil12.34 Bil12.49 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 12.34 Bil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue12.19 Bil12.34 Bil12.49 Bil11.4% Higher NewGuidance: 11.07 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS10.110.210.414.5% Higher NewGuidance: 8.95 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 6/16/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Gaur, SameerPres., Global Freight ServicesDirectSell6162026263.501,082285,1053,158,027Form
2Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell6092026261.061,163303,61732,391,985Form
3Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell6092026261.651,163304,30432,769,623Form
4Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell5062026264.901,163308,07733,483,937Form
5Deninno, David LExec VP, General Counsel, Sec.DirectSell5062026265.482,500663,68815,431,531Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Gaur, SameerPres., Global Freight ServicesDirectSell6162026263.501,082285,1053,158,027Form
2Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell6092026261.061,163303,61732,391,985Form
3Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell6092026261.651,163304,30432,769,623Form
4Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell5062026264.901,163308,07733,483,937Form
5Deninno, David LExec VP, General Counsel, Sec.DirectSell5062026265.482,500663,68815,431,531Form
6Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell5062026263.771,163306,76833,648,429Form
7Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell4162026268.8960,85216,362,58034,614,122Form
8Trombley, GinaEVP Sales & MarketingDirectSell3132026241.874,013970,6243,347,723Form
9Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell3112026248.831,163289,39047,173,578Form
10Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell3112026243.101,163282,72846,370,322Form
11Gaur, SameerPres., Global Freight ServicesDirectSell2272026262.621,150302,0163,155,932Form
12Jain, NalinPresident, Digital ElectronicsDirectSell2262026264.097,9362,095,8541,680,697Form
13Olin, John AExecutive Vice President & CFODirectSell2252026263.3011,0002,896,30015,926,227Form
14Mendonca, RogerioPresident, Equipment GroupDirectSell2232026264.213,500924,7192,668,740Form
15Sbrocco, GregoryEVP OperationsDirectSell2202026258.43952246,0255,468,120Form
16Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell2122026253.221,798455,28629,614,091Form
17Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell2122026245.711,798441,79429,178,318Form
18Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell1072026220.151,798395,83226,538,574Form
19Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell1072026217.661,798391,34926,629,330Form
20Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell12192025213.551,798383,96926,511,169Form
21Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell12192025212.171,798381,47626,720,535Form
22Fetsko, MichaelPres., Freight Components Grp.DirectSell12152025215.725,0581,091,0987,956,082Form
23Deninno, David LExec VP, General Counsel, Sec.DirectSell12052025214.625,0001,073,10210,827,599Form
24Mendonca, RogerioPresident, Equipment GroupDirectSell12052025214.512,019433,0892,041,247Form
25Deninno, David LExec VP, General Counsel, Sec.DirectSell11142025209.945,0001,049,70011,641,173Form
26Mastalerz, John A JRSVP Fin, Corp Controller, CAODirectSell11142025210.002,766580,8601,110,060Form
27Schweitzer, PascalPresident TransitDirectSell11122025208.073,000624,2141,030,993Form
28Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell11052025203.671,798366,20426,016,985Form
29Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell11052025203.611,798366,09226,375,148Form
30Sbrocco, GregoryEVP OperationsDirectSell11032025203.772,424493,9283,139,012Form
31Deninno, David LExec VP, General Counsel, Sec.DirectSell10302025199.872,100419,73112,082,256Form
32Sbrocco, GregoryEVP OperationsDirectSell10242025195.432,953577,1083,484,343Form
33Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell10162025197.251,798354,65125,905,511Form
34Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell10162025195.041,798350,68025,966,084Form
35Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell9162025189.631,798340,95325,586,858Form
36Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell9162025189.971,799341,74825,973,813Form
37Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell8222025191.90886170,02726,584,062Form
38Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell8222025192.83886170,84926,883,525Form
39Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell7092025213.48886189,14529,951,550Form
40Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell7092025213.35886189,02530,121,538Form
41Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell6202025201.65886178,66628,649,405Form
42Santana, RafaelPresident and CEODirectSell6202025201.23886178,28728,766,961Form
43Trombley, GinaEVP Sales & MarketingDirectSell6172025202.004,299868,4192,766,660Form
44Theophilus, Nicole BEVP & Chief Admin. OfficerDirectSell6132025204.142,000408,2853,488,389Form
45Schweitzer, PascalPresident TransitDirectSell6102025205.954,000823,7921,638,317Form
46Yates, KyraVP - Investor RelationsDirectSell6052025203.781,389283,043637,408Form
47Hehir, Brian DirectSell6032025203.671,165237,2764,203,867Form

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