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Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced significant growth in its first quarter results, reporting GAAP earnings per share of $0.80, up 35.6% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.13, a 27.0% increase. Sales reached $1.93 billion, a 5.3% rise, with a cash flow from operations of $161 million. The company's multi-year backlog increased to $22.76 billion, showing a 5.0% year-over-year growth. Wabtec raised its quarterly dividend by 25% and repurchased $296 million worth of shares, indicating strong confidence in future growth despite challenges from rising costs and supply chain disruptions.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Trimble’s Beena Vision business, enhancing its wayside inspection technology for the railroad industry. The acquisition, pending customary closing conditions, will integrate Beena Vision’s machine vision systems with Wabtec’s TrackIQ portfolio, aiming to reduce maintenance costs and improve fleet safety. Beena Vision's systems support real-time monitoring, already adopted by major North American railroads. This strategic move will bolster Wabtec's offerings in digital and electronics solutions.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) will announce its Q1 2022 results on April 27, 2022, before the U.S. markets open. A conference call for analysts and investors will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the earnings. Interested parties can listen via webcast on Wabtec’s official website, and an audio replay will be available shortly after the call.
Wabtec is a global leader in transportation solutions for the freight and transit rail industries, aiming for a zero-emission rail system.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has secured a multi-year order from Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) to modernize 330 locomotives, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Each modernized unit will cut carbon emissions by over 500 tons annually. This initiative, part of Norfolk Southern's strategy to achieve a 42% emissions intensity reduction by 2034, will revamp older locomotives, resulting in a 25% boost in fuel efficiency and a 40% increase in reliability. Since 2015, Wabtec has updated over 1,100 locomotives, achieving a total emissions reduction of more than 1.4 million tons.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) held its 2022 Investor Day, outlining a comprehensive five-year strategy focused on significant margin expansion, double-digit EPS growth, and strong cash generation. Key initiatives include a planned integration phase, targeting
Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) will implement a higher biodiesel blend in locomotives obtained from Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) as part of its environmental strategy. This collaboration aims to boost low-carbon fuel usage to 10% by 2025 and 20% by 2030. Initial testing of B20 biodiesel and R55 renewable diesel will begin in California in Q2 2022, contributing towards a 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and a net-zero target by 2050. Both companies emphasize the importance of sustainable fuel solutions in the rail industry.
The Wabtec Foundation has announced a donation of $100,000 to aid Ukrainian refugee relief efforts. This contribution will be shared equally between the International Rescue Committee and World Central Kitchen, both active in providing support to the over 1.5 million civilians displaced by the conflict. Wabtec's President and CEO, Rafael Santana, emphasized the importance of global solidarity in times of crisis. The Foundation’s initiative, aimed at fostering sustainable community support, reflects Wabtec's ongoing commitment to societal welfare.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) reported a strong fourth quarter for 2021, with GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02, a 121.7% increase year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $1.18, up 20.4%. Sales reached $2.07 billion, reflecting a 2.4% growth compared to the previous year. The company announced a share buyback program of $750 million and raised its quarterly dividend by 25%. Full-year 2021 cash flow from operations hit a record $1.07 billion, with an operating cash flow conversion rate of 102%. Looking ahead, Wabtec expects 2022 sales between $8.30 billion and $8.60 billion.
