Insider Selling: Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) CEO Sells 1,798 Shares of Stock

Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) CEO Rafael Santana sold 1,798 shares of Wabtec stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.71, for a total value of $441,786.58. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 118,749 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $29,177,816.79. This trade represents a 1.49% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Rafael Santana also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, December 17th, Rafael Santana sold 1,798 shares of Wabtec stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $212.17, for a total value of $381,481.66.

Wabtec Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of WAB stock traded up $2.28 on Thursday, reaching $256.70. The company had a trading volume of 817,417 shares, compared to its average volume of 781,497. The stock has a market cap of $43.88 billion, a PE ratio of 37.28, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a 50-day moving average of $224.73 and a 200-day moving average of $206.45. The company has a current ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. Wabtec has a 12 month low of $151.81 and a 12 month high of $262.40.

Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The transportation company reported $2.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $2.97 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.86 billion. Wabtec had a return on equity of 13.84% and a net margin of 10.94%.Wabtec’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.68 EPS. Wabtec has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.050-10.450 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Wabtec will post 8.54 earnings per share for the current year.

Wabtec Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. This is a boost from Wabtec’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 17th. Wabtec’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 18.02%.

Wabtec declared that its board has approved a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, February 11th that permits the company to repurchase $1.20 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the transportation company to buy up to 2.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on WAB shares. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Wabtec from $258.00 to $283.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Wabtec from $215.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Susquehanna set a $300.00 price target on shares of Wabtec in a research note on Thursday. Wolfe Research raised Wabtec from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $245.00 price target for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Wabtec from $257.00 to $264.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wabtec presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $259.30.

Wabtec News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Wabtec this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat, strong backlog and upbeat 2026 outlook — Wabtec reported Q4 EPS and revenue above estimates, delivered a record ~$27B backlog and issued FY2026 guidance (EPS 10.05–10.45; revenue ~$12.2–12.5B) that looks healthy vs. prior consensus. Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) Delivers Strong Q4 CY2025 Numbers
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts trimming/raising estimates after results — Several analysts raised forecasts and price targets following the beats (including a notable lift from Stephens), reflecting improved earnings visibility. Wabtec Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: $1.2B buyback authorized — The board approved repurchases up to $1.2 billion (about 2.9% of shares), a shareholder‑return move that typically supports the share price over time. RTT News – Stock Buybacks
• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition completed — Wabtec closed the Dellner Couplers deal (≈$960M), expanding its transit systems portfolio and aftermarket capabilities, which should support revenue diversification and margin improvement. Wabtec Finalizes Acquisition of Dellner Couplers
• Positive Sentiment: Large locomotive and transit orders — New/modernisation contracts (examples: CSX award and reported $2.5B in train deals) underpin near‑term revenue and backlog growth. CSX awards $670m contract for new and modernised locos Wabtec to make $2.5 billion new trains
• Positive Sentiment: Credit/composite metrics improving — Third‑party composite rating rose to 98, supporting creditworthiness and investor confidence. Wabtec sees composite rating climb to 98
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell in January — A ~13.9% drop in short interest reduces near‑term short squeeze risk and can support the stock. (Internal short‑interest report)
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance vs. consensus — FY2026 EPS guidance range is roughly in line withStreet expectations but leaves room for execution risk; investors will watch margin delivery and backlog conversion. Wabtec Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Shares eased after the news — despite the positives, the stock pulled back slightly today (likely profit‑taking after a recent run to a 1‑year high); near‑term volatility may continue as investors digest guidance, buyback timing and acquisition integration.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wabtec

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Wabtec in the 4th quarter worth approximately $409,039,000. Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its position in Wabtec by 55.5% in the fourth quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 3,069,340 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $659,939,000 after buying an additional 1,095,083 shares during the last quarter. Farallon Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Wabtec by 68.6% during the third quarter. Farallon Capital Management LLC now owns 2,205,098 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $442,056,000 after buying an additional 896,900 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can increased its position in Wabtec by 360.0% during the fourth quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 885,197 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $188,945,000 after acquiring an additional 692,773 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS Group AG raised its stake in shares of Wabtec by 194.2% in the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,033,304 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $207,146,000 after acquiring an additional 682,048 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.69% of the company’s stock.

Wabtec Company Profile

Wabtec Corporation (Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation) is a global provider of equipment, systems and services for the rail industry. The company supplies products and solutions to freight railroads, transit agencies and other industrial operators, focusing on technologies that improve the performance, safety and efficiency of locomotives and rail networks. Wabtec’s business spans new equipment manufacturing, aftermarket parts and services, and digital and control systems for rail operations.

Product and service offerings include locomotive systems and components, braking and air systems, propulsion and traction equipment, signaling and control technologies, and a range of aftermarket services such as maintenance, remanufacturing, parts distribution and fleet modernization.