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Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB), also known as Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, generates a steady stream of news related to its role in freight rail, passenger transit, and industrial markets. Company announcements highlight contracts, acquisitions, quarterly results, and technology initiatives that affect rail operators, mining companies, and other industrial customers.
Recent news has featured major locomotive and equipment orders, such as a multi-year agreement with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy for Evolution Series locomotives and long-term service support, described as the largest locomotive contract in Wabtec’s history. Another example is a follow-on order from New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority for R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives, which are intended to support subway maintenance and enable battery-only operation in confined work zones.
Wabtec’s news flow also includes acquisition and portfolio updates. The company has announced the acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group, a provider of train detection, wayside object control solutions, and axle counting systems, and the completion of the acquisition of Evident Inspection Technologies, a business focused on non-destructive testing, remote visual inspection, and analytical instruments. These developments are presented as strengthening Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence and signaling capabilities.
Investors and analysts following WAB can also expect earnings releases, guidance updates, and dividend declarations. Quarterly results press releases discuss segment performance in Freight and Transit, backlog trends, margins, and adjusted metrics, while separate announcements describe regular quarterly common dividends. In addition, Wabtec appears in collaborative news, such as its role as a drive system supplier in a Cummins and Komatsu initiative to develop hybrid powertrains for heavy mining equipment.
By tracking Wabtec news on this page, readers can monitor developments in contracts, technology, acquisitions, financial performance, and capital allocation that shape the company’s position in the rail and industrial technology landscape.
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.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) finalized the acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group for an enterprise value of €675 million, closing a deal that expands Wabtec’s Digital Intelligence portfolio into railway signaling and axle counting systems.
Wabtec said Frauscher, founded in 1987 with more than 700 employees in 15 countries and installations in 100+ countries, is expected to generate about €145 million revenue in 2025. The purchase price reflects an estimated 12.4x projected 2025 EBITDA multiple adjusted for run-rate cost synergies expected to be realized over a three-year period. Wabtec expects accretive Adjusted EBIT margins, slightly accretive Adjusted EPS in year one, and accretive ROIC over time.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) reported third quarter 2025 results with sales of $2.886B (up 8.4%), GAAP diluted EPS $1.81 (up 11%) and adjusted EPS $2.32 (up 16%).
Adjusted operating margin rose to 21.0% and GAAP operating margin was 17.0%. 12-month backlog increased 8.4% to $8.267B and total backlog reached $25.577B (15.0% growth). Cash from operations was $367M; liquidity totaled $2.75B.
The company raised and tightened 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.85–$9.05 and reiterated 2025 revenue guidance of $10.925B–$11.225B.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) announced a regular quarterly common dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on November 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on November 12, 2025.