Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$196.13 +0.67 (+0.34%)

(As of 11/19/2024 ET)

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
7

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for WAB.

Consensus Price Target

$175.30
-10.62% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies, the average price target is $175.30. The highest price target for WAB is $220.00, while the lowest price target for WAB is $135.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -10.62% from the current price of $196.13.

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WAB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/21/23 to 11/20/24	1 Month Ago 10/22/23 to 10/21/24	3 Months Ago 8/23/23 to 8/22/24	1 Year Ago 11/21/22 to 11/21/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$175.30	$166.90	$163.90	$126.14
Forecasted Upside	-10.62% Downside	-12.14% Downside	0.40% Upside	8.70% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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WAB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WAB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.70	2.58	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-10.62% Downside	33.14% Upside	9.99% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent WAB News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/13/2024	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $220.00	+10.07%
10/24/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$181.00 ➝ $205.00	+9.61%
10/24/2024	Stephens 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$190.00 ➝ $205.00	+9.43%
10/21/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$190.00 ➝ $220.00	+14.97%
7/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$183.00 ➝ $184.00	+9.54%
4/25/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$130.00 ➝ $147.00	-10.03%
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2/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$135.00 ➝ $150.00	+12.57%
2/15/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$135.00	-0.07%
1/11/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $150.00	+18.82%
1/8/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$137.00	+9.17%
7/28/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+10.00%
2/16/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$95.00 ➝ $114.00	+8.07%

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Should I Buy Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Stock? WAB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, November 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co.:

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. stock price is currently trading at $168.98, showing a 0.7% increase, indicating positive market sentiment.
Recent insider transactions show confidence in the company's growth potential, with executives holding significant shares.
Institutional investors, such as V Square Quantitative Management LLC and Forsta AP Fonden, have been increasing their positions in the company, signaling strong investor interest.
Analysts have given a "Moderate Buy" rating to the stock, with a consensus target price of $163.90, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. has a history of consistent dividend payouts, providing investors with a steady income stream.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. for these reasons:

The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 may indicate higher financial leverage, potentially increasing risk for investors.
While revenue has shown growth, the company's earnings per share (EPS) may not meet analyst expectations, impacting stock performance.
Insiders have been selling company stock, which could be perceived as a lack of confidence in future growth prospects.
Market analysts have issued a "neutral" rating alongside the "buy" ratings, indicating mixed opinions on the stock's future performance.
Despite recent positive developments, the stock's volatility and market fluctuations may pose risks for short-term investors.

WAB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is $175.30, with a high forecast of $220.00 and a low forecast of $135.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WAB shares.
: According to analysts, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies's stock has a predicted downside of -10.62% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies has been rated by research analysts at KeyCorp, Stephens, Susquehanna, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how WAB compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:WAB) was last updated on 11/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Stock Forecast & Price Target