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Wabtec Corporation reports developments tied to its freight rail and passenger transit businesses, including equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for rail operators and related mining, marine and industrial markets. Its recurring updates cover Freight and Transit segment sales, margins, backlog, guidance, locomotive deliveries, modernization programs, aftermarket services, components, rail-control technology and passenger rail systems.
Company news also includes capital-return actions such as common dividends, completed portfolio additions such as Dellner Couplers, customer agreements for locomotive modernization, and business matters affecting rail suppliers. Coverage reflects how Wabtec combines original equipment, replacement parts, services and digital capabilities across freight locomotives, transit rolling stock and rail infrastructure.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) declared a regular quarterly common dividend of $0.31 per share.
The dividend is payable on June 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026, continuing the company’s quarterly cash return to investors.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) reported a strong Q1 2026: sales $2.95B (+13.0%), GAAP EPS $2.12 (+12.8%) and adjusted EPS $2.71 (+18.9%). Adjusted operating margin rose to 21.9%. Multi-year backlog reached $30.80B (+38.1%), and 12-month backlog was $9.25B (+12.8%).
The company generated $199M cash from operations, repurchased $242M of stock, paid $53M dividends, and raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $10.25–$10.65 with revenue guidance of $12.19B–$12.49B.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) will report Q1 2026 results before U.S. markets open on April 22, 2026. The company will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day, with a live webcast and an audio replay available.
To join the webcast visit Wabtec's website and select Events & Presentations under Investor Relations. Replay access is available by phone using access code 4354537.
Progress Rail and Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) announced a settlement in Progress Rail v. Wabtec on February 26, 2026. The parties agreed the settlement is best for both companies, customers, and consumers and said the prospect of additional litigation is not in anyone’s interest.
There is no admission of liability, and both companies acknowledged they remain suppliers of long-haul freight locomotives and cab components, including Tier IV long-haul locomotives, to Class I railroads and other customers.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) completed the acquisition of Dellner Couplers, a Sweden-based leader in safety-critical train connection systems, strengthening Wabtec's Transit portfolio and positioning the company for accelerated, profitable growth.
Dellner brings an 85-year legacy, an installed base of approximately 100,000 couplers and 12,500 gangways, production and aftermarket facilities in 13 countries, and service to over 200 customers.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) reported strong Q4 2025 and full-year results with record backlog and raised capital returns. Key highlights include a $27.41 billion multi-year backlog (+23.1% YoY), full-year adjusted EPS of $8.97 (+18.7%), and strong cash from operations of $1.8 billion (104% conversion). The board raised the quarterly dividend 24% to $0.31 and increased the buyback authorization to $1.2 billion. 2026 guidance anticipates sales of $12.19–$12.49 billion and adjusted EPS of $10.05–$10.45, reflecting mid-point EPS growth of about 14%.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) announced a regular quarterly common dividend of $0.31 per share, payable March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 17, 2026. The company set the dividend by action of its Board of Directors.
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Wabtec agreed to a $1.2 billion locomotive modernization program, signed in Q4 2025, to upgrade AC4400 units with advanced propulsion, controls and diagnostics.
The upgrade is described as the largest locomotive modernization investment in rail history and is expected to cut fuel use >5%, raise tractive effort by 14%, and improve reliability by 80%. Deliveries begin in 2027 from Wabtec U.S. facilities, and completion will leave Union Pacific with more than 1,700 modernized locomotives.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) will report 2025 fourth quarter results before U.S. markets open on February 11, 2026. Management will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results. Investors can listen via webcast on Wabtec's investor site under Events & Presentations. An audio replay will be available by phone at 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088 (access code: 8243971).
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) secured a $386 million follow-on order to deliver additional R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
The expanded agreement covers locomotives and spare parts, with production at Wabtec’s design center in Erie, PA, and deliveries scheduled to start in 2027. Each R255 has an approximately 500-kWh battery capable of operating in battery-only mode for several hours, enabling work in deenergized tunnels and supporting improved air quality, onboard diagnostics, cameras, and video recording for maintenance operations.