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Wabtec

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of highly engineered technology-based equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries.

Market cap
$43.95B+19.8%
Revenue$11.5B+9.6%
Net income$1.2B+9.4%
Free cash flow$1.5B+2.3%
EPS (diluted)$7.08+10.8%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Jul 22, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$3.1B
EPS estimate$2.63

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$3.0B+13.0%
Gross profit$1.1B+17.9%
Operating income$517.0M+9.1%
Net income$362.0M+12.4%
EPS (diluted)$2.12+12.8%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$531.0M-23.9%
Total debt$6.9B+60.5%
Total equity$11.1B+7.1%
Total assets$23.2B+21.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$199.0M+4.2%
CapEx$46.0M+4.5%
Free cash flow$153.0M+4.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$43.95B+19.8%
Enterprise value$50.33B+24.9%
P/E36.3×+4.5×
P/S3.8×+0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin34.5%+1.6pp
Operating margin16%0.0pp
Net margin10.5%0.0pp
FCF margin13.1%-0.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.3%+0.7pp
Debt / equity0.6×+0.2×
Current ratio-0.3×

Segments

By product

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Equipment$726.0M+52.5%
Aftermarket$454.0M+17.3%
Services$419.0M-7.5%
Original Equipment Manufacturer$381.0M+18.3%
Components$357.0M-6.3%

By segment

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Freight Segment$2.1B+11.3%
Transit Segment$835.0M+17.8%

Competitors

Profile

Wabtec is a leading global provider of highly engineered technology-based equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries. The company specializes in manufacturing locomotives and critical rail components while offering digital solutions and aftermarket services that enhance safety, productivity, and fuel efficiency. Its value proposition is centered on a massive global installed base that drives high-margin recurring revenue through maintenance, modernizations, and digital transformation.

Competitive position

A global leader in rail technology with a massive installed base of nearly 24,600 locomotives, providing a significant competitive moat through high switching costs and regulatory certifications.

GeographiesNorth America, Europe, India, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Kazakhstan
Customer segmentsFreight Railroads, Public Transit Agencies, Mining and Industrial Enterprises
Business modelManufacturing, Aftermarket Services, Software-as-a-Service, Maintenance Contracts
SuppliersRaw material suppliers (steel, copper), Electronic component manufacturers, Energy providers, Specialized engineering talent
CustomersFreight railroad operators, Municipal transit agencies, Locomotive and transit car OEMs, Mining and marine industrial firms
Listed1995
Employees1.1K
CEORafael Ottoni Santana
IndustryRailroads
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Wabtec's market cap?
Wabtec (WAB) has a market capitalization of $43.9B and trades on NYSE.
What is Wabtec's revenue and profitability?
Wabtec generated $11.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.2B, representing a net margin of 10.5%. Gross margin stands at 34.5%, with free cash flow of $1.5B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Wabtec's competitors?
Wabtec's key competitors include Progress Rail, Wabash National Corp., Foster (Lb) Co, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Wabtec partner with?
Wabtec's notable partners include Canadian National Railway Company, Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific Railroad.
What subsidiaries does Wabtec have?
Wabtec's subsidiaries include GE Transportation, Faiveley Transport, MotivePower Industries, Inc., and others.
Where is Wabtec headquartered?
Wabtec is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 1,100 people. It has been publicly traded since 1995.