Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB:NYSE
| Last | Change / % Change | Dividend Yield | Volume |
| 78.70 | 0.00 0.00% | 0.15% | 0 |
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Latest News Headlines for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
Shares of Wabtec Have Risen Above Previous 52-Week High
Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) traded today at a new 52-week high of $82.90. Approximately 427,000 shares have changed hands today, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 332,000 shares.
Over the past year, Wabtec has traded in a range of $49.38 to $82.90 and is now at $78.86, 60% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.26% higher and 0.74% higher over the past week, respectively.
Wabtec Raises Revenue Guidance
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) said it continues to expect 2012 earnings of approximately $4.80 per share but now expects revenue of approximately $2.27 billion. The company's previous guidance was revenue of approximately $2.21 billion and the current consensus earnings estimate is $4.85 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion for the year ending December 31, 2012.
Wabtec Reports Record Quarterly Sales and Earnings; 1Q EPS of $1.22, Up 44 Percent
View more recent headlinesWabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today reported record results for the 2012 first quarter, including the following:
First quarter sales were a record $583 million, 28 percent higher than the year-ago quarter, due to strong growth in the Freight Group.
Company Background
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec), doing business as Wabtec Corporation, is a providers of value-added, technology-based equipment and services for the global rail industry. It provides its products and services through two business segments: the Freight Group and the Transit Group, both of which have different market characteristics and business drivers. Effective November 18, 2011, Wabtec acquired Fulmer Company. Effective November 3, 2011, Wabtec acquired Bearward Engineering, a manufacturer of cooling systems and related equipment for power generation and other industrial markets. On June 29, 2011, the Company acquired an aftermarket transit parts business from GE Transportation, a parts supply business for propulsion and control systems for the passenger transit car aftermarket in North America. On February 25, 2011, the Company acquired Brush Traction Group, a provider of locomotive overhauls, services and aftermarket components.
Bid/Size -- / -- | Ask/Size -- / -- |
Price Open 0.00 | Previous Close 78.70 |
Day High 0.00 | Day Low 0.00 |
52wk High/Date 82.90 / 4/24/2012 | 52wk Low/Date 49.38 / 10/4/2011 |
Beta 1.6 | Market Capitalization 3.8B |
Shares Outstanding 48.2M | Volatility Avg 38.12 |
Avg Vol(10 day) 519.0K | P/E Ratio 22.5x |
EPS(TTM) 3.50 | Yield 0.15% |
Dividend Announcement 1/20/2012 | Ex-Date 2/13/2012 |
Payable 0.03 - QRTR | Payable Date 2/29/2012 |
Date of Record 2/15/2012 | |
Last Trade as of 4/24/2012 4:00 PM ET | |
WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp vs. Peers
| Peers | |
|---|---|
WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 12.51% |
The Greenbrier Companies | -30.44% |
L.B. Foster Company | -4.31% |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | -0.67% |
WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 0.15% |
The Greenbrier Companies | -- |
L.B. Foster Company | 0.37% |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | 1.21% |
WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 0.00% |
The Greenbrier Companies | 0.00% |
L.B. Foster Company | 0.00% |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | 0.00% |