Wabtec (WAB) to Distribute Quarterly Dividend of $0.31 on December 1st

Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.31 per share by the transportation company on Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 17th.

Wabtec has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.2% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 4 consecutive years. Wabtec has a dividend payout ratio of 12.7% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Wabtec to earn $12.43 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.24 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 10.0%.

Wabtec Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of NYSE:WAB opened at $287.84 on Friday. Wabtec has a 52-week low of $186.06 and a 52-week high of $306.64. The company has a market capitalization of $48.62 billion, a PE ratio of 38.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 0.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 1.12. The company has a fifty day moving average of $288.45 and a 200-day moving average of $275.01.

Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The transportation company reported $2.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.60 by $0.16. Wabtec had a return on equity of 15.10% and a net margin of 10.59%. The business had revenue of $3.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.07 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.27 EPS. Wabtec’s quarterly revenue was up 17.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Wabtec has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.600-10.900 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Wabtec will post 10.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Wabtec

Here are the key news stories impacting Wabtec this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Regular dividend maintained: Wabtec declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, payable December 1 to shareholders of record November 17. The payment equates to $1.24 annually and a yield of approximately 0.4%, signaling continued confidence in cash generation and providing modest income support for the stock. Wabtec Declares Regular Quarterly Common Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings approaching: Wabtec is expected to report quarterly results on Wednesday, making the stock more sensitive to expectations for revenue, margins and full-year guidance. The company’s most recent reported quarter showed stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue growth, while fiscal 2026 EPS guidance remains $10.60 to $10.90. Wabtec Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains a consideration: A comparison of Wabtec with AerCap highlights ongoing investor interest in transportation-equipment stocks, but the article does not provide a new earnings estimate or company-specific catalyst that would materially change Wabtec’s outlook. AER vs. WAB: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Wabtec Company Profile

Wabtec Corporation, also known as Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, provides equipment, systems, software and services for the global rail and transit industries. Its offerings support freight railroads, passenger rail operators, transit agencies, mining companies and other transportation customers.

The company manufactures and services locomotives, locomotive engines, braking systems, electronic and control equipment, train components, signaling and communications systems, and digital technologies designed to improve rail safety, efficiency and asset management.