Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Common Stock (WAB)
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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of technology-based equipment and services for the freight and transit rail industries
The company specializes in producing a wide range of products, including locomotives, braking systems, and electronic controls, along with aftermarket services that enhance the efficiency and safety of rail operations. Wabtec is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, offering solutions that help its customers optimize performance, reduce emissions, and improve overall productivity in rail transportation. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, Wabtec plays a crucial role in advancing the future of rail transportation.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSEWAB) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Dellner Couplers, a global leader in highly engineered safety-critical train connection systems and services for passenger rail rolling stock. The acquisition brings highly attractive and complementary technologies to Wabtec and positions the Company for accelerated, profitable growth, while strengthening its portfolio of mission critical passenger rail systems.
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Shares of rail equipment company Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSEWAB)
fell 11.1% in the morning session after the company delivered a weaker-than-expected quarter, with both revenue and EPS missing estimates and guidance for both metrics coming in below Wall Street's expectations. Growth was weighed down by the Freight segment, where sales were nearly flat. The Transit segment, however, grew 7.1%, helping lift overall revenue by 2.3%. Wabtec also introduced a new five-year forecast, targeting mid-single-digit annual revenue growth and 3.5 percentage points of adjusted operating margin expansion. The stock's reaction suggests investors were looking for stronger guidance.
Rail equipment company Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (NYSEWAB) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024 as sales rose 2.3% year on year to $2.58 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $10.88 billion at the midpoint came in 1.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.68 per share was 3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
