Wabash National (NYSE:WNC) Share Price Breaks Below 50-Day Moving Average After Earnings Miss

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC)’s share price passed below its fifty day moving average during trading on Friday following a dissappointing earnings announcement. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $12.89 and traded as low as $11.65. Wabash National shares last traded at $11.72, with a volume of 1,894,208 shares trading hands.

The company reported ($0.63) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.46) by ($0.17). Wabash National had a negative net margin of 9.13% and a negative return on equity of 42.42%. The company had revenue of $476.41 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $453.74 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned ($0.51) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Wabash National Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 8th were issued a $0.08 dividend. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 8th. Wabash National’s dividend payout ratio is presently -16.58%.

Key Wabash National News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wabash National this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue reached $476.4 million, exceeding analysts’ $453.7 million estimate and increasing 24.8% year over year. Wabash Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reduced its price target from $20 to $18 but retained a “buy” rating, indicating continued confidence in Wabash’s longer-term prospects and substantial potential upside from recent trading levels. DA Davidson Wabash Price Target Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s third-quarter earnings call and presentation focused on operating performance, market conditions and the company’s outlook, giving investors additional context as Wabash works through near-term earnings pressure. Wabash National Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Wabash reported a third-quarter loss of $0.63 per share, missing the consensus estimate of a $0.46 loss by $0.17 and worsening from a $0.51 loss in the prior-year quarter. The result implies continuing profitability challenges despite the revenue beat. Wabash National Reports Wider Than Expected Q3 2026 Loss
• Negative Sentiment: The company also issued fourth-quarter guidance alongside the loss report, contributing to investor concern about the near-term earnings trajectory. Wabash posted a negative net margin and negative return on equity, reinforcing the pressure on its valuation. Wabash National Slides to Q3 Loss, Guides Q4

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on WNC. Citizens Jmp began coverage on Wabash National in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $25.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Wabash National in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Wabash National in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. National Bank Financial set a $25.00 price target on shares of Wabash National in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Wabash National from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $22.67.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wabash National

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Pullen Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in Wabash National by 10.3% in the third quarter. Pullen Investment Management LLC now owns 239,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,953,000 after acquiring an additional 22,318 shares in the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC raised its holdings in Wabash National by 1.8% in the 3rd quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 51,725 shares of the company’s stock worth $638,000 after purchasing an additional 904 shares in the last quarter. Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC bought a new position in Wabash National in the 3rd quarter worth $278,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC raised its holdings in Wabash National by 2,359.3% in the 3rd quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 3,320 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 3,185 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Womack Financial LLC lifted its position in shares of Wabash National by 0.4% in the 3rd quarter. Womack Financial LLC now owns 250,662 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,091,000 after purchasing an additional 1,105 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.05% of the company’s stock.

Wabash National Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $12.89 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.89. The stock has a market cap of $477.47 million, a P/E ratio of -3.44 and a beta of 1.48.

Wabash National Company Profile

Wabash National Corporation is a transportation equipment and logistics solutions manufacturer headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. The company designs and produces equipment used to move freight across North America, serving trucking, transportation, distribution, and logistics customers.

Its product portfolio includes dry and refrigerated van trailers, platform trailers, truck-mounted tanks, and other specialized transportation equipment. Wabash also provides related parts, services, and technologies intended to support trailer maintenance, fleet operations, and supply-chain efficiency.