Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) has returned 17.22% so far this year and 38.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, WAB has posted an annualized return of 12.68%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 20, 1995, WAB's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.47%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +44.6%, while the worst month was Oct 1995 at -39.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WAB closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 27, 2000 with a return of +25.1%, while the worst single day was Jul 25, 2006 at -21.6%.

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation has an annualized alpha of 8.79%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 21, 1995.

• This stock captured 125.70% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.92% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WAB ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation provided a 0.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.06 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 30 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation was 71.85%, occurring on Oct 18, 2000. Recovery took 1321 trading sessions.

The current Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation drawdown is 5.62%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Railroads industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.