WAB Stock Down -11% after 5-Day Loss Streak
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -11% return. The company has lost about $3.6 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $33 Bil. The stock remains 0.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.2% for the S&P 500.
WAB provides technology-driven equipment, systems, and services for freight rail and passenger transit, including manufacturing and servicing components for trains, subways, light-rail vehicles, and buses. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Fear WAB.
Comparing WAB Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for WAB stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | WAB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.1% | -0.1% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -11.1% | 0.1% |
| 1M (21D) | -8.9% | 2.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 3.5% | 14.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 50.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 28.0% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 9.2% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: WAB Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 22 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 121 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 8 | 83 |
| 4D | 4 | 15 |
| 5D | 1 | 20 |
| 6D | 5 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 22 | 121 |
Key Financials for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $9.7 Bil | $10.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $815.0 Mil | $1.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.6 Bil | $2.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $334.0 Mil | $474.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $212.0 Mil | $322.0 Mil |
The losing streak WAB stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.