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WAB·Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation

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After Hours
High
$278.39
Open
$274.43
Market Cap
46.46B
52W High
$278.39
Low
$273.49
P. Close
$273.79
P/E
38.40
52W Low
$184.26
Fwd P/E
22.53
DailyIQ Est.
$311.40
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
Insider Sameer Gaur sold 1,082 shares worth roughly $285,000, a transaction that is small relative to WAB’s market cap and likely reflects routine liquidity management rather than a change in confidence. The modest sale size suggests that management’s view of the company remains unchanged, so traders should keep an eye on the next earnings report for any guidance that could shift expectations. WAB’s recent financials show a 22.6 % year‑to‑date share price gain driven by consistent revenue and net income growth, which has pushed the stock into a premium P/E range relative to peers. Analysts note that the current price sits only about 2.45 % above intrinsic value, indicating limited upside if the company stays fairly valued. Technical analysis from ChartMill rates WAB’s consolidation phase highly, with a 7/10 bullish rating and a tight 9/10 setup quality that could see the stock break above $270.96 if volume confirms. Argus Research has lifted its target price to $294, citing recent earnings guidance that points to stronger revenue growth and margin expansion, which could support a higher valuation if the company meets those projections. The Zacks industry outlook highlights WAB’s ability to maintain pricing power and manage cost inflation, suggesting that the firm can sustain earnings growth even amid broader economic uncertainty. Q1 results revealed revenue that beat consensus and an operating margin improvement driven by higher rail utilization, positioning WAB ahead of peers in earnings‑per‑share growth. Traders should monitor the upcoming earnings release for guidance, regulatory updates on brake systems, and any confirmation of the breakout above $270.96, as these factors will shape the stock’s trajectory over the next ten trading days.
Earnings Summary
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is a global provider of technology solutions for the freight rail and passenger transit sectors, offering design, manufacturing, and servicing of locomotives, propulsion systems, braking equipment, and railway electronics, and extending into software and services such as asset performance management and signaling solutions, thereby operating within the Railroads industry of the Industrials sector. In the latest reporting cycle, WAB posted revenue of $2.965 billion in Q4 2025 and $2.950 billion in Q1 2026, a slight decline from the $2.886 billion in Q3 2025 and $2.706 billion in Q2 2025, while EPS rose from $2.27 in Q2 2025 to $2.32 in Q3 2025, fell to $2.10 in Q4 2025, and rebounded to $2.71 in Q1 2026, resulting in earnings that beat consensus in four of the last six quarters and missed in two, reflecting a volatile but generally upward‑trending earnings profile. Historically, the company achieved a year‑over‑year revenue growth of approximately 14.6 % in 2025, with EPS increasing by roughly 25 % from $1.68 in Q4 2024 to $2.10 in Q4 2025, and has consistently outperformed analyst estimates in the majority of reporting periods, demonstrating a pattern of earnings resilience amid revenue fluctuations. Recent analyst commentary highlights a sharp 18.6 % jump in EBIT, a cash conversion rate of 143 % and an ROIC of 74.7 % in the most recent quarter, yet insiders sold $39 million of shares, signaling potential internal concerns; additional coverage notes a growing order backlog and a potential impact of bipartisan rail safety reform legislation on future demand, underscoring the importance of monitoring operational and regulatory dynamics. Investors should watch for the next earnings guidance, the sustainability of margin expansion, the impact of insider selling on management sentiment, and any updates on the order backlog and regulatory environment, as these factors will be key to determining whether WAB can maintain its recent earnings momentum.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.92$2.15$2.37$2.59$2.81Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.60 - -
Q1'26$2.63$2.71+2.9%
Q4'25$2.10$2.10-0.2%
Q3'25$2.28$2.32+2.0%
Q2'25$2.18$2.27+4.1%
Q1'25$2.03$2.28+12.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.5B$2.7B$2.9B$3.0B$3.2BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.1B - -
Q1'26$3.1B$3.0B-4.3%
Q4'25$2.9B$3.0B+2.5%
Q3'25 - $2.9B -
Q2'25 - $2.7B -
Q1'25 - $2.6B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

WAB Stock Snapshot

WAB is currently trading at $273.49, giving Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation a market cap of 46.46B and a P/E ratio of 38.4. Today's range spans $273.49–$278.39, with shares opening at $274.43 and moving down $0.30 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year WAB has traded between $184.26 and $278.39 - the current price is +48.4% off the 52-week low and -1.8% from the high. 19 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $300.00 (range $280.00–$318.00), implying upside of +9.7%.

Relative strength is the story for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) in Industrials right now. Technical score 95/100 (BUY), sentiment neutral at 51/100, price $273.49 (near 52-week highs). The current P/E ratio stands at 38.4. The 46.46B market cap keeps this name on institutional screens, and the bullish setup means sector rotation inflows from Industrials have a natural landing spot here. Annual range: $184.26–$278.39.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Industrials names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (95/100) and news sentiment (51/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $273.49 (near 52-week highs), WAB's position within the $184.26–$278.39 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.