Wabtec lifts 2026 earnings guidance. Market values Wabtec stock at USD 48.8 billion

Published on 10/22/2026 at 13:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wabtec stock costs EUR 256.10 on October 22, 2026, with USD 10.85-11.05 guidance. Third-quarter sales rose 8.10 percent to USD 3.12 billion.

Guidance and quarterly performance

Wabtec raised adjusted earnings guidance to USD 10.85-11.05 on October 21, 2026.
Third-quarter sales increased 8.10 percent to USD 3.12 billion.
Wabtec stock trades at EUR 256.10 at 1:16 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026.

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Wabtec (ISIN US9297401088) was trading at EUR 256.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026, at 1:16 p.m. CEST. The rail equipment maker raised its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance after reporting third-quarter sales of USD 3.12 billion on October 21, 2026, according to Wabtec.

Third-quarter results broaden the picture

Sales increased 8.10 percent from the year-earlier quarter, while GAAP earnings per diluted share reached USD 2.42, an increase of 33.70 percent. Adjusted earnings per diluted share rose 22.00 percent to USD 2.83, and adjusted operating margin increased by 1.90 percentage points to 22.90 percent, according to the company release.

The result was supported by both major operating divisions. Freight sales increased 6.90 percent, while Transit sales rose 11.30 percent in the third quarter of 2026. Cash from operations reached USD 455 million, compared with USD 367 million in the year-earlier quarter.

What changed in 2026 guidance?

Wabtec lifted its full-year adjusted earnings guidance to USD 10.85-11.05 per diluted share from USD 10.60-10.90. The midpoint therefore increased by USD 0.20, while revenue guidance stayed at USD 12.30-12.60 billion, with growth of 11.50 percent at the midpoint.

Three dated steps shaped the story

On July 22, 2026, Wabtec reported USD 3.18 billion in revenue for the second quarter, according to MarketBeat. On October 14, 2026, the company declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.31 per share, as reported by MarketScreener. The October 21, 2026 results then brought USD 3.12 billion in sales and the higher earnings outlook.

Dates for the dividend calendar

Wabtec's next substantiated shareholder dates are November 17, 2026, for the record date, and December 1, 2026, for the USD 0.31 dividend payment, according to MarketScreener.

Euro quote and valuation context

Wabtec's primary listing is on the NYSE, where the finance quote dated October 21, 2026, showed a market capitalization of USD 48.8 billion and a 52-week range of USD 186.06 to USD 306.64. The euro quote stood at EUR 256.10 at Lang & Schwarz on October 22, 2026, at 1:16 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Wabtec stock.