WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) raised its full-year guidance and saw a 10% share price increase. Analysts give it a 'Moderate Buy' rating with a $328.58 price target, implying 16% upside. FreightCar America (RAIL) has declined 38.5% year-to-date.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) reported strong Q2 results, beating estimates and raising full-year guidance. The company will present at Morgan Stanley's conference, where investors expect updates on demand, backlog, and margin management. Analysts project $14.7B revenue and $2.3B earnings by 2029, with potential 16% upside. Key risks include softer North American railcar demand and rising R&D spend.
Santana Rafael (President and CEO) sold 2,183 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP (WAB) at an average of $280.19 ($278.93–$282.03, $0.61M total) across 8 trades over 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-02 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 2 news stories mentioning WAB (WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP). Coverage has skewed bullish: 2 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent WAB coverage spans earnings, technology and insider activity.
In the last 30 days, WAB insiders filed 12 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 12 sales ($2.4M). The most active reporter was Santana Rafael, President and CEO, with 8 filings. 67% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Guidance upgrade and buyback signal stronger earnings, likely supporting further upside.
Positive earnings surprise and upgraded outlook may lift the stock.
This is an insider sale disclosure, not a fundamental update. It may slightly affect sentiment, but it is pre-arranged under 10b5-1 and typically has limited directional power.
Small insider sell may signal modest negative sentiment but unlikely to move price materially.
Strong earnings beat and upgraded guidance likely support further upside.
AlphAI scores every news story that mentions WAB with an AI model for sentiment and relevance, and aggregates insider trades from WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP's SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Figures refresh continuously.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) raised its full-year guidance and saw a 10% share price increase. Analysts give it a 'Moderate Buy' rating with a $328.58 price target, implying 16% upside. FreightCar America (RAIL) has declined 38.5% year-to-date.
2 min readWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) reported strong Q2 results, beating estimates and raising full-year guidance. The company will present at Morgan Stanley's conference, where investors expect updates on demand, backlog, and margin management. Analysts project $14.7B revenue and $2.3B earnings by 2029, with potential 16% upside. Key risks include softer North American railcar demand and rising R&D spend.
2 min readSantana Rafael (President and CEO) sold 2,183 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP (WAB) at an average of $280.19 ($278.93–$282.03, $0.61M total) across 8 trades over 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-02 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
2 min readWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) EVP Operations sold 952 shares. The stock is down 3.9% in the past week but up 48.5% over the past year. Analysts view it as 12% undervalued at $285.93, with a fair value of $324.17, citing global rail infrastructure investment. However, some argue the P/E ratio of 38.1x is a premium over its sector and peers.
1 min readWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) shares rose 12% to a record high after beating Q2 expectations and raising 2026 revenue and earnings forecasts. Revenue was $3.18B, up 17.5% YoY, with adjusted earnings of $2.76 per share. The company cited strong order backlog and recent acquisitions as drivers of growth, despite macroeconomic challenges.
2 min readNorfolk Southern and Wabtec Corp. are expanding a locomotive modernization program, increasing orders from 8 to 33 units. The ES44DC locomotives will be upgraded to ES44ACM with advanced technologies. Deliveries start this year, with completion expected by 2027. The companies cite improved efficiency and reliability. Norfolk Southern employs around 4,200 in the tri-state region.
2 min readNorfolk Southern and Wabtec are partnering to modernize 33 DC-traction Evolution Series locomotives, converting them to AC-traction systems. The upgrades, scheduled for 2026-2027, include digital tools for fuel efficiency and better train handling. The project aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve network reliability, benefiting both freight and passenger services.
2 min readNorfolk Southern (NS) and Wabtec Corp. announced a plan to modernize 33 of NS's DC-traction Evolution Series locomotives. Wabtec will upgrade the units with AC-traction motors and advanced technologies, improving performance and reducing maintenance. This is part of an ongoing partnership, with over 1,000 conversions since 2015. Deliveries will continue through 2027.
2 min readWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) stock has risen 52.4% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500. Q2 2026 revenue grew 17.5% to $3.18B, and adjusted EPS increased 22% to $2.76. The company raised its 2026 revenue and EPS guidance. Analysts have a 'Moderate Buy' consensus, with a mean price target of $329.17.
2 min readMendonca Rogerio (President, Equipment Group) sold 2,919 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP (WAB) at an average of $297.05 ($296.24–$297.05, $0.87M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-21.
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