WAB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WAB - Wabtec Inc.
$237.37
-3.74 (-1.55%)
▼
5d:
-1.78%
30d:
-10.07%
90d:
+8.23%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 22, 2026
21d
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Strength: 4.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WAB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: WAB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$392.20
Based on 9.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$243.53
2.5% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 21.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WAB is currently trading at $237.37, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $240.92 to $261.71. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 20.0) is in line with its historical norms (21.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.5% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WAB is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $232.80. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: WAB has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $291.67 (+22.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WAB is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $232.80. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: WAB has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $291.67 (+22.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$240.92 -
$261.71
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
50.0%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 22.9% below Wall St target ($291.67)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$240.92 -
$261.71
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$232.80
Resistance Level
$253.18
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
20.02
Wall Street Target
$291.67
(+22.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
14.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-3.8%
Profit Margin
10.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
20.0 vs 21.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$231.44
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$225.65
(-5%)
3-Year Target
$220.01
(-7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 20→22)
$237.42
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 13.9%)
$392.03
(+65%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 20.0, Growth: 13.9%)
$351.09
(+48%)
Bear:
(PE: 17.0, Growth: 13.9%)
$298.43
(+26%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (35x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 34.61 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.82
Bull Case
$449.90
(+86%)
Analyst growth 73.3%, PE expands to 38.1
Base Case
$409.00
(+69%)
Market implied 73.3%, PE stable at 34.6
Bear Case
$160.52
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 29.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 20.0 to 21.6
Stabilization Target:
$256.15
(+7.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+7.9%
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Sells
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