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NYSE:WAB

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$145.20
-0.67 (-0.46%)
(As of 11:28 AM ET)
Today's Range
$144.52
$146.02
50-Day Range
$126.74
$145.87
52-Week Range
$91.89
$146.02
Volume
138,722 shs
Average Volume
1.01 million shs
Market Capitalization
$25.70 billion
P/E Ratio
32.12
Dividend Yield
0.55%
Price Target
$145.20

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
1.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.05
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.58mentions of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$8.92 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.86%
From $6.72 to $7.45 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.62 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

14th out of 116 stocks

Railroad Equipment Industry

1st out of 4 stocks

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About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Stock (NYSE:WAB)

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology-based locomotives, equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries worldwide. It offers diesel-electric, battery, 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; pneumatic braking products; railway electronics; signal design and engineering services; distributed locomotive power, train cruise controls, and train 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; heat transfer components and systems; track and switch products; new commuter and switcher locomotives; and turbochargers. Further, the company offers freight locomotive overhauls, modernizations, and refurbishment services; locomotive and car maintenance; transit locomotive and car overhaul; unit exchange of locomotive components; and maintenance of way equipment and services. Additionally, it provides railway and freight braking equipment and related components; friction products, such as brake shoes, discs, and pads; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; access and platform screen doors; pantographs; auxiliary power converter 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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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/14/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/8 Dividend
2/22/2024
Dividend Payable
3/08/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/24/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Railroad equipment
Sub-Industry
Construction & Farm Machinery & Heavy Trucks
CUSIP
92974010
Employees
29,000
Year Founded
1869

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$145.20
High Stock Price Target
$160.00
Low Stock Price Target
$130.00
Potential Upside/Downside
0.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.80
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$815 million
Pretax Margin
11.28%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.68 billion
Cash Flow
$8.69 per share
Book Value
$58.73 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
174,841,000
Market Cap
$25.70 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.41

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Should I Buy Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Stock? WAB Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:55 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co.:

  • Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has been consistently increasing its dividend, indicating financial stability and potential for income growth for investors.
  • The company's recent quarterly earnings report showed a revenue increase of 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year, demonstrating positive growth.
  • Insider selling activities can sometimes be a signal for potential stock price movements, providing investors with insights into market sentiment.
  • Strong institutional investor interest and increased stakes in the company by notable firms like Applied Finance Capital Management LLC and BNP Paribas Financial Markets can instill confidence in other investors.
  • With a market cap of $25.26 billion, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is a significant player in the industry, offering stability and potential for long-term growth.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock price of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has been volatile, with fluctuations that may pose risks to investors seeking stable returns.

WAB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies stock right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WAB shares.
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What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' stock price target for 2024?

10 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' shares. Their WAB share price targets range from $130.00 to $160.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $145.20 in the next year.
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How have WAB shares performed in 2024?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' stock was trading at $126.90 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, WAB shares have increased by 14.4% and is now trading at $145.20.
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Are investors shorting Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies saw a increase in short interest in February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 2,410,000 shares, an increase of 21.1% from the February 14th total of 1,990,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,010,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.4 days. Currently, 1.4% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024.
View our WAB earnings forecast
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How can I listen to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' earnings call?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-0088 with passcode "9975952".

How were Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' earnings last quarter?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. (NYSE:WAB) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 14th. The transportation company reported $1.54 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.58 by $0.04. The transportation company earned $2.53 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.48 billion. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.34% and a net margin of 8.42%. The business's revenue was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.30 earnings per share.
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How often does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, March 8th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.17.
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Is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies a good dividend stock?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSE:WAB) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.56%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 17.70%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WAB will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.74% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 6.500-6.900 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 6.730. The company issued revenue guidance of $10.1 billion-$10.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $10.2 billion.

What is Rafael Santana's approval rating as Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' CEO?

26 employees have rated Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Chief Executive Officer Rafael Santana on Glassdoor.com. Rafael Santana has an approval rating of 71% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies investors own include General Electric (GE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), CVS Health (CVS) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Who are Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' major shareholders?

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Beutel Goodman & Co Ltd. (0.91%), Jackson Square Partners LLC (0.33%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (0.09%), Applied Finance Capital Management LLC (0.09%), WASHINGTON TRUST Co (0.09%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Albert J Neupaver, Alicia Hammersmith, Brian Hehir, David L Deninno, David L Deninno, Eric Gebhardt, Erwan Faiveley, John A Mastalerz Jr, John A Olin, Kristine Kubacki, Michael Fetsko, Michael W D Howell, Nicole B Theophilus, Pascal Schweitzer, Patrick D Dugan, Rafael Santana and William E Kassling.
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How do I buy shares of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies?

Shares of WAB 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.
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Does Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies: A M Rail Group Limited, A M Signalling Design Limited, A and M Signalling Services Private Limited, AM General Contractors SpA, ANNAX GmbH, Aero Transportation Products Inc, Annax (Suzhou) Rail Systems Co. Ltd, Annax GmbH, Annax Scheiz AG, Ateliers Hubert Gerken S.A., Austbreck Pty Ltd., Barber Steel Foundry Corp., Barber Tian Rui Railway Supply LLC, Bearward Engineering Limited, Becorit GmbH, Beijing Wabtec Huaxia Technology Company Ltd., Brecknell Willis & Co. Ltd., Brecknell Willis (Tianjin) Electrification Systems Co. Ltd., CZ-Carbon Prodcuts s.r.o., Cambridge Forming and Cutting Ltd., Changzhou CRRC GE Diesel Engine Company Limited., CoFren S.A.S., CoFren S.r.l., Coleman Hydraulics Limited, Datong Faiveley Railway Vehicle Equipment Co. Ltd., Deptol Limited, Durox Company, E-Carbon Asia Sdn. Bhd., E-Carbon China Co. Ltd., E-Carbon Far East Limited, E-Carbon Far East Ltd. Shanghai, E-Carbon H.K. Limited, E-Carbon S.A., East Erie Commercial Railroad, Electrical Carbon UK Limited, Evand Pty Ltd., Faiveley Rail Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd , Faiveley Transport Amiens, Faiveley Transport Asia Pacific Ltd., Faiveley Transport Australia Ltd., Faiveley Transport Birkenhead Ltd., Faiveley Transport Canada Inc., Faiveley Transport Chile Ltda., Faiveley Transport Czech a.s., Faiveley Transport DO Brasil Ltda., Faiveley Transport Far East Ltd, Faiveley Transport Holding Gmbh & co KG, Faiveley Transport Iberica SA, Faiveley Transport Italia Spa, and General Electric Transportation.
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This page (NYSE:WAB) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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