Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)
WAB stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $329.17 — +10.9% versus the last price of $296.94. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
WAB historical returns
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WAB annual returns by year
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 37 sales ($7.6M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 21, 2026.
| Aug 21, 2026 | Mendonca Rogerio | President, Equipment Group | Sell | $864,427 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Mendonca Rogerio | President, Equipment Group | Sell | $2,666 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Fetsko Michael | Pres., Freight Components Grp. | Sell | $868,334 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Fetsko Michael | Pres., Freight Components Grp. | Sell | $84,627 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Sbrocco Gregory | EVP Operations | Sell | $285,600 |
About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
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.
WAB Key Statistics
WAB in plain English
- P/E ratio (40.0) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of WAB's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (11.55%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (10.59%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.42%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
WAB stock: frequently asked questions
What is Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation's stock price today?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) last traded at $296.94 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 $329.17 — about +10.9% versus the current price of $296.94. 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 Technologies Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,107 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 311%, or 15.2% per year.
Does WAB pay a dividend?
Yes. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 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 40.0, 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 Technologies Corporation's ticker symbol?
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation trades under the ticker symbol WAB on the NYSE.
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