Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies: A Leader in Railroad Innovation
Market Presence and Stock Performance
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) stands out as a significant player in the railroad industry. With a market capitalization of $34.7 billion, it provides locomotives, technology-based equipment, systems, and services to the global freight rail and passenger transit markets. This substantial market cap classifies WAB among “large-cap stocks,” indicating its noteworthy influence and dominance.
Stock Trends and Comparisons
Currently, WAB’s stock is near its 52-week high of $207.51, reached on December 9. In the last three months, it has achieved a 13.8% gain, slightly behind the Nasdaq Composite’s increase of 14.1% during the same period. However, over the longer term, WAB has shown remarkable growth—up 56.2% year-to-date and soaring 62.3% over the past year, outpacing the Nasdaq’s year-to-date growth of 34% and annual returns of 35.7%.
The stock has traded above its 200-day moving average for the past year, and it has been above its 50-day moving average since early September, indicating a sustained bullish trend.
Recent Earnings Report
On October 23, WAB reported its third-quarter earnings, during which its shares fell by 1.3%. The company reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2, surpassing analysts’ expectations, and its revenue reached $2.7 billion, exceeding market projections as well. WAB projects full-year earnings to be between $7.45 and $7.65 per share, with revenues expected between $10.25 billion and $10.55 billion.
Industry Comparisons
In the competitive landscape of railroad stocks, Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has faced challenges relative to WAB, with a year-to-date decline of 6.4% and a 5% drop over the past year.
Analyst Outlook
Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook for WAB. The stock carries a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from twelve analysts and has a mean price target of $218.44, suggesting a potential upside of 10.2% from its current levels.
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