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FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 21,617,228.01 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP common stock, representing 12.7% of the class. FMR has sole voting power over 18,577,798.62 shares and sole dispositive power over 21,617,228.01 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.
Abigail P. Johnson is also reported as a beneficial owner with sole dispositive power over 21,617,228.01 shares, but no voting power. One or more other persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds, though no such person holds more than five percent of the outstanding common stock.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:21,617,228.01 sharesPercent of class:12.7%Sole voting power:18,577,798.62 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Beneficial ownership21,617,228.01 sharesCommon stock beneficially owned by FMR LLC
Percent of class12.7%Percentage of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP common stock class
Sole voting power18,577,798.62 sharesShares over which FMR LLC has sole voting power
Sole dispositive power (FMR LLC)21,617,228.01 sharesShares over which FMR LLC can solely direct disposition
Sole dispositive power (Abigail P. Johnson)21,617,228.01 sharesShares over which Abigail P. Johnson has sole dispositive power
Ownership thresholdMore than 5 percentSchedule 13G/A reporting more than five percent beneficial ownership
Key Terms
beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, percent of class, +1 more
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
sole voting powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 18,577,798.62 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 21,617,228.01 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.
parent holding company or control personregulatory
"the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person"
FAQ
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How many WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP (WAB) shares does FMR LLC report owning?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 21,617,228.01 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP common stock. This position represents 12.7% of the company’s outstanding common stock, making FMR a significant institutional holder with substantial influence over share disposition.
What percentage of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP (WAB) does FMR LLC beneficially own?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 12.7% of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP’s common stock. This percentage is based on 21,617,228.01 shares beneficially owned, giving FMR a notable stake relative to the total common shares outstanding.
What voting power does FMR LLC have over WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP (WAB) shares?
FMR LLC has sole voting power over 18,577,798.62 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over 21,617,228.01 shares, meaning it can direct the disposition of those shares independently.
What is Abigail P. Johnson’s reported ownership in WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP (WAB)?
Abigail P. Johnson is reported with sole dispositive power over 21,617,228.01 shares of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP common stock. She has no voting power over these shares, but can direct their disposition, reflecting her role in entities holding the stake.
Do other investors share in dividends or sale proceeds from WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP (WAB) held by FMR LLC?
One or more other persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds from the WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP shares reported. However, no single such person has an interest in more than five percent of the company’s total outstanding common stock.
Which subsidiaries are associated with FMR LLC’s WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP (WAB) holdings?
The report states that relevant subsidiaries are identified in Exhibit 99. That exhibit describes the subsidiaries through which FMR LLC, as a parent holding company or control person, holds the reported WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP common stock position.
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
929740108
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
21617228.01
(b)
Percent of class:
12.7 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
21617228.01
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECH CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
08/05/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:
08/05/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003.
** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.
