WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) demonstrates solid fundamental strength with consistent growth and a stable financial position. The company benefits from essential infrastructure demand but faces some headwinds from current market valuation and mixed technical signals. Its thematic alignment with transportation infrastructure is a long-term positive.
WAB is well-positioned within the essential transportation and infrastructure sectors, benefiting from steady demand for rail and transit systems. Its technology-based solutions for freight and passenger rail provide a degree of resilience and growth potential.
WAB exhibits strong financial health with robust revenue and profit growth, supported by a manageable debt level and healthy cash flow generation. Valuation metrics are somewhat elevated, reflecting strong performance, but profitability and growth trends are positive.
The stock has experienced a significant price drop, trading below key moving averages, which suggests short-term bearish sentiment. However, indicators like RSI are moving out of oversold territory, hinting at potential stabilization.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Transportation Infrastructure Demand | 85 |
| Technology Modernization | 70 |
| Freight & Passenger Transit Mix | 75 |
| ESG & Sustainability | 65 |
| Industrial/Mobile IoT | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 60 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 90 |
| Dividend Yield | 30 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 75 |
| Short-term Indicators | 40 |
Consistent EPS Beats
The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in the last 5 out of 6 reported quarters, demonstrating consistent operational execution and profitability.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.96 is favorable compared to the industry average, suggesting potential for valuation expansion.
High Forward P/E
The forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for the next fiscal year is 30.6, which is relatively high, suggesting that future growth expectations are already largely priced into the stock.
Slowing Revenue Growth
While annual revenue has grown from $7.822 billion in 2021 to $10.387 billion in 2024, the year-over-year growth rate has shown a decelerating trend in recent quarters.
July 2025
24
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.29
A: $2.18
L: $2.05
H: 2.93B
A: 2.84B
L: 2.77B
August 2025
14
Ex-Dividend Date
August 2025
28
Next Dividend Date
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation provides technology-based locomotives, equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries worldwide. 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, 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. 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. The company also offers various services, such as 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 maintenance of way equipment and services. It provides railway and freight braking equipment and related components; brake shoes, discs, and pads; HVAC equipment; access and platform screen doors; pantographs; auxiliary 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.
222.72 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for WAB have a max estimate of 250.00 and a min estimate of 186.17.