Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo (WAB)

NYSE · Industrials · Railroads
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$295.54
-2.50 (-0.84%)
Price — last 10 years monthly, dividend-adjusted · hover for detail
Market Cap
$49.92B
P/E (TTM)
40.2
Forward P/E
23.9
EPS (TTM)
$7.36
ROE
11.55%
Profit Margin
10.59%
Revenue Growth
17.50%
Dividend Yield
0.42%
Beta
0.93
52W High
$306.64
52W Low
$184.26
Analyst Target
$324.17

WAB stock forecast: what analysts expect

Consensus rating
Strong Buy
Avg. 12-month target
$324.17
Implied upside
+9.7%

Wall Street analysts covering Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $324.17 — +9.7% versus the last price of $295.54. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.

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WAB historical returns

PeriodTotal returnAnnualized (CAGR)$1,000 grew to
1 year +53.3% +53.3% $1,533
3 years +166% +38.6% $2,663
5 years +238% +27.6% $3,380
10 years +308% +15.1% $4,084
20 years +2,161% +16.9% $22,615
Since 1995 +4,506% +13.1% $46,059

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WAB annual returns by year

2026 YTD +38.8%
2025 +13.2%
2024 +50.1%
2023 +28.0%
2022 +9.1%
2021 +26.5%
2020 -5.2%
2019 +11.5%
2018 -13.3%
2017 -1.4%

Congress trading in WAB

4 members of Congress have disclosed trading WAB — 5 purchases and 2 sales worth an estimated $56,000. Most recent disclosure: Feb 14, 2024.

Insider activity in WAB

WAB's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 32 sales ($5.5M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 5, 2026.

Aug 5, 2026Santana Rafael President and CEO Sell $117,569
Aug 5, 2026Santana Rafael President and CEO Sell $153,874
Aug 5, 2026Santana Rafael President and CEO Sell $57,863
Aug 5, 2026Santana Rafael President and CEO Sell $16,138
Aug 4, 2026Santana Rafael President and CEO Sell $23,717

About Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation provides locomotives, equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries worldwide. It operates in two segments, Freight and Transit. It offers diesel-electric and liquid natural gas-powered locomotives; engines, electric motors, and propulsion systems; and marine and mining products. The company also offers positive train control equipment; electronically controlled pneumatic braking products; railway electronics; signal design and engineering services; distributed locomotive power, and train cruise and remote controls; industrial/mobile Internet of Things hardware and software, edge-to-cloud, on and off-board analytics and rules, and asset performance management solutions; rail and shipper transportation management, and port visibility and optimization solutions; and network optimization solutions. In addition, it provides freight car trucks, braking equipment, and related components; air compressors and dryers, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; heat transfer components and systems; custom engineered burners and combustion systems; rail gear, signaling, and switch products; and turbochargers. Further, it offers freight locomotive overhauls, modernizations, and refurbishment; locomotive and car maintenance; transit locomotive and car overhaul; unit exchange of locomotive components; long-term parts arrangements; and way equipment maintenance services. Additionally, it provides railway and freight braking equipment and related components; brake shoes, discs, and pads; HVAC equipment; access and platform screen doors; pantographs; power converters and battery chargers; passenger information systems and closed-circuit television; signaling and railway electric relays; and doors, window assemblies, accessibility lifts, ramps, and electric charging solutions for buses. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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WAB Key Statistics

Previous Close$298.04P/E Ratio40.2
Market Cap$49.92BPEG Ratio1.37
Revenue (TTM)$11.98BROE11.55%
Gross Margin35.73%ROA6.17%
Debt / Equity61.7Employees31,000

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WAB stock: frequently asked questions

What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo's stock price today?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo (WAB) last traded at $295.54 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $184.26 and $306.64.

Is WAB stock a buy or a sell?

Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on WAB is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $324.17 — about +9.7% versus the current price of $295.54. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.

How much would $1,000 invested in WAB 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,084 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 308%, or 15.1% per year.

Does WAB pay a dividend?

Yes. Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.42% per year at today's share price.

What is WAB's P/E ratio?

WAB trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.2, and 23.9 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.

Do members of Congress trade WAB stock?

Yes — 4 members of Congress have disclosed trades in WAB under the STOCK Act, totaling 5 purchases and 2 sales worth an estimated $56,000.

What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo's ticker symbol?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo trades under the ticker symbol WAB on the NYSE.

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