Wabash Natl Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) announced a private offering of $400 million in senior unsecured notes due 2028, with a 4.50% interest rate. The funds will be used to redeem existing 5.50% Senior Notes due 2025 and repay part of its Term Loan Credit Agreement. Closing is anticipated on October 6, 2021, pending customary conditions. The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act and are offered to qualified institutional buyers only. The press release includes forward-looking statements encompassing potential risks, including economic conditions and supply chain disruptions.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) announced the opening of a new facility in Groveport, Ohio, aimed at enhancing its cargo van and truck body upfitting capabilities. This strategic expansion aligns with the company's growth initiatives in cold chain, home delivery, and parts and service. The site will provide a range of upfit solutions, including shelving, liftgates, and thermal solutions, and will stock Supreme truck bodies and Gruau insulated inserts. Wabash aims to improve productivity for customers by delivering tailored solutions swiftly.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) has released its second Corporate Responsibility Report, providing insights into its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts for 2020. The report highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility with initiatives such as lower-carbon product designs, waste reduction standards, community investments, and leadership development programs. Prepared in alignment with TCFD recommendations and SASB metrics, the report reflects Wabash National’s vision of 'Changing How the World Reaches You.'

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) announced a stock repurchase authorization of up to $150 million, extending through August 2024. This initiative corresponds to approximately 20% of the company's market cap and is the largest in its history. Since 2015, Wabash has returned around $360 million to shareholders via stock buybacks. This repurchase strategy aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares and offsetting dilution from stock compensation. The company maintains flexibility to adapt the program based on market conditions.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, payable on October 28, 2021, to stockholders of record by October 7, 2021. This decision reflects the company's commitment to providing shareholder value and indicates a stable cash flow.

Wabash National is recognized for its innovations in engineered solutions for the transportation and logistics industries, producing a wide range of products including trailers and truck bodies.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) reported Q2 2021 revenue of $449.4 million, a 32.5% increase year-over-year, driven by strong customer demand. Operating income was $22.7 million (5.0% of sales) on a GAAP basis, with earnings per share at $0.24. The company's backlog surged 77% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Despite manufacturing challenges, Wabash maintains its 2021 EPS outlook at $0.72, reflecting ongoing commitment to meet market demand and navigate supply chain pressures.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) will host a quarterly earnings call on July 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET, to discuss its Q2 2021 financial results. The call will be available via webcast on their website, with a replay accessible for one year. Related materials, such as the earnings press release and slides, will be posted by 7:00 a.m. ET on the same day. Wabash National, based in Lafayette, Indiana, is known for engineered solutions in transportation and logistics, offering a diverse range of products under various brand names.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) announced the sale of Extract Technology to Dietrich Engineering Consultants SA, effective June 30, 2021. Extract Technology, a supplier of containment and aseptic systems, generated approximately $22 million in sales in 2020. The divestiture aligns with Wabash’s strategic focus on transportation, logistics, and distribution markets. Senior Vice President Mike Pettit emphasized that the sale allows the company to concentrate on core growth areas such as home delivery and cold chain solutions.