WABIndustrials · RailroadsThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $326 — +9.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (35): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WAB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $311 → $341 |
| 23 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $300 → $315 |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $308 → $340 |
| 23 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $318 → $355 |
| 23 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $320 → $330 |
| 23 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $305 → $340 |
| 23 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $284 → $315 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $313 → $311 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $290 → $300 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Jefferies | Assumes | Buy | $300 → $290 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WAB appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 8% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | $50.5B | 64 |
| NSCNorfolk Southern Corp. | $75.9B | 77 |
| CNICanadian National Railway Co. | $78.0B | 84 |
| CPCanadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | $83.9B | 53 |
| CSXCSX Corp. | $93.2B | 87 |
| UNPUnion Pacific Corp. | $176.9B | 89 |
| ROKRockwell Automation, Inc.* | $50.0B | 89 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few railroads companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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A weekly summary from Seeking Alpha highlighted dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Why it matters — WAB watchers would care because the report may indicate whether WAB's dividend status or ex-dividend dates were mentioned among the tracked groups.
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Why it matters — A Wabtec watcher would note the article identifies solid growth attributes as a reason investors should not overlook the company.
WAB CEO Rafael Santana sold 2,326 shares for roughly $693,000 in two transactions on August 4 and August 5, 2026, reducing his direct equity stake by 2%.
Why it matters — A CEO share sale, even a small one, can prompt investors to question insider confidence in the company's near-term outlook.
Zacks Investment Research published an article weighing AerCap (AER) against Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB), both in the Transportation-Equipment and Leasing sector, to assess which currently appears to be the better option for investors seeking undervalued stocks. The piece frames the two companies as alternatives for value-focused investors considering this sector.
Why it matters — The article tells WAB watchers that the company is being actively evaluated and compared with a sector peer as a value-stock candidate, giving visibility into how analysts currently frame WAB alongside other transportation-equipment names.
The article reports that Wabtec shares reached new highs following strong earnings and guidance, and notes that the company has gained 2,471% since 2005.
Why it matters — A WAB watcher would care because the stock hitting new highs on strong earnings and guidance signals positive momentum for the company.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $326, with estimates ranging from $280 to $355. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 10 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +9.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. 64 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WAB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $280 to $355 over the next 12 months.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. returned +57.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of technology-based equipment, systems, digital solutions, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries. The company operates primarily through its Freight and Transit segments, supplying diesel-electric locomotives, components for freight cars, braking systems, signaling and train control technologies, and digital platforms that enhance network efficiency and asset performance.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". A weekly summary from Seeking Alpha highlighted dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, including companies that changed their dividends and those with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of technology-based equipment, systems, digital solutions, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries. The company operates primarily through its Freight and Transit segments, supplying diesel-electric locomotives, components for freight cars, braking systems, signaling and train control technologies, and digital platforms that enhance network efficiency and asset performance. Wabtec also serves adjacent markets such as mining, marine, and industrial transportation with propulsion systems, power conversion equipment, and related components. Its offerings span the full lifecycle of rail assets, from new locomotive manufacturing and modernization to aftermarket parts, maintenance, and long-term service agreements. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and founded in 1869, Wabtec supports freight railroads, public transit agencies, leasing companies, and industrial operators worldwide, playing a central role in improving the safety, reliability, and productivity of rail and heavy-transport infrastructure.
CEO Mr. Rafael Ottoni Santana · 31,000 employees · United States · https://www.wabteccorp.com