Wabtec Q2 sales up 17.5% to $3.18 billion; raises 2026 revenue and EPS guidance
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (Wabtec) reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $3.18 billion, up 17.5%, with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.33, up 18.9%, and adjusted EPS of $2.76, up 21.6%. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $12.30 billion to $12.60 billion and its adjusted EPS guidance to $10.60 to $10.90, which matters to shareholders because both headline measures improved and the outlook was lifted.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net sales were $3.18 billion, up 17.5% from $2.71 billion a year earlier; GAAP operating margin was 18.9%.
- 2026 revenue guidance raised to $12.30 billion to $12.60 billion; adjusted EPS guidance raised to $10.60 to $10.90.
- Cash from operations was $441 million versus $209 million a year earlier; the company repurchased $215 million of its shares during the quarter.
The filing
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