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Wabtec (WAB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$193.33 -1.85 (-0.95%)
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Wabtec - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
5

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Wabtec in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for WAB.

Consensus Price Target

$222.57
15.13% Upside
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Wabtec, the average price target is $222.57. The highest price target for WAB is $240.00, while the lowest price target for WAB is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 15.13% from the current price of $193.33.
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.
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WAB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/29/24 to 8/29/25
1 Month Ago
7/30/24 to 7/30/25
3 Months Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25
1 Year Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$222.57$221.71$211.83$163.90
Forecasted Upside15.13% Upside16.43% Upside4.91% Upside-2.36% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

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.
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WAB Price Targets by Month

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Wabtec Stock vs. The Competition

TypeWabtecTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.59
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.04% Upside19.27% Upside10.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Tami Zakaria
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$216.00 ➝ $200.00+5.56%
7/28/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Dillon Cumming
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$220.00 ➝ $226.00+14.58%
7/25/2025Susquehanna
3 of 5 stars
Bascome Majors
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Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$210.00 ➝ $235.00+17.24%
7/8/2025Bank of America
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Ken Hoexter
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$231.00 ➝ $236.00+10.42%
6/24/2025KeyCorp
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Steve Barger
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$220.00 ➝ $240.00+18.68%
4/23/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Jerry Revich
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $201.00+10.38%
2/13/2025Stephens
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Daniel Imbro
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$220.00 ➝ $220.00+13.89%
4/25/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$130.00 ➝ $147.00-10.03%
2/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00 ➝ $150.00+12.57%
2/15/2024Redburn Atlantic
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$135.00-0.07%
1/11/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $150.00+18.82%

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Should I Buy Wabtec 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 Monday, August 25, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Wabtec pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Wabtec
Bull Case

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

  • The company has set its FY 2025 guidance at an EPS range of 8.550-9.150, indicating strong earnings potential.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a positive outlook, with several firms upgrading their target prices, reflecting confidence in the company's growth.
  • The current stock price is around $201.91, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Co. has a low dividend payout ratio of approximately 14.93%, suggesting that it retains a significant portion of earnings for reinvestment.
  • The company has a solid annualized dividend of $1.00 per share, providing a yield of 0.5%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Wabtec
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced a month-to-month change in short interest, indicating some investors are betting against the stock.
  • Institutional ownership is currently at 0%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from larger investors.
  • Recent downgrades from some analysts could signal potential concerns about the company's future performance.
  • The short percentage of float is relatively low, which may limit the potential for a short squeeze, a common strategy for investors looking to capitalize on stock price increases.
  • With a 52-week performance increase of about 24.97%, the stock may be perceived as overvalued by some investors, leading to caution.

WAB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Wabtec is $222.57, with a high forecast of $240.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Wabtec in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WAB shares.

According to analysts, Wabtec's stock has a predicted upside of 15.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Wabtec has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, and Susquehanna in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Wabtec more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for Wabtec is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.59. Learn more on how WAB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:WAB) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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