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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.
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.
Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) will report 2025 third quarter results before U.S. markets open on October 22, 2025. A conference call with analysts and investors is scheduled the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET. Investors can listen via webcast on Wabtec's investor relations page under Events & Presentations. An audio replay will be available by phone at 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 using access code 5713644.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has secured a historic $4.2 billion locomotive contract with Kazakhstan's national railway, KTZ, marking the largest locomotive agreement in the company's history. The multi-year deal includes the delivery of Evolution Series locomotives and long-term service support.
The partnership aims to strengthen Kazakhstan's position as a crucial hub for the Middle Corridor between Europe and Asia. The new locomotives are specifically designed for Kazakhstan's challenging weather conditions and mountainous terrain, offering improved fuel efficiency and extended maintenance intervals.
The agreement includes maintenance services for both the new locomotives and KTZ's existing fleet, focusing on maximizing reliability and operational efficiency.
Cummins (NYSE: CMI) and Komatsu have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop hybrid powertrains for surface mining heavy equipment. The collaboration, which includes Wabtec as a drive system supplier, aims to accelerate decarbonization in large mining haul truck applications.
The partnership leverages Cummins' recent acquisition of First Mode assets and builds upon their existing relationship in diesel engine supply. The hybrid solutions are expected to deliver double-digit fuel savings and improved productivity through faster cycle times. Initial First Mode retrofit kit pilots will be deployed in the coming months, with plans for full-scale commercialization well before 2030.
Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) reported strong Q2 2025 results with significant margin expansion and earnings growth. The company achieved adjusted EPS of $2.27, up 15.8% year-over-year, while sales grew 2.3% to $2.71 billion. Notable highlights include GAAP operating margin of 17.4% and adjusted operating margin improvement of 1.8 points to 21.1%.
The company's Transit segment showed robust performance with 8.7% sales growth, while Freight segment sales remained flat due to locomotive delivery delays. The 12-month backlog grew impressively by 11.9% to $8.21 billion. Based on strong first-half performance, M&A activities, and cost management, Wabtec raised its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $8.55-$9.15 and increased revenue guidance by $200 million to $10.925-$11.225 billion.