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StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 22 April 2026•Updated 23 April 2026•

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Wabtec Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates as Company Issues Strong Revenue Guidance

Key Facts

1Wabtec reported adjusted earnings of $2.12 per share, with adjusted earnings of $2.71 per share beating analyst estimates of $2.55.

2The company recorded revenues of $2.95 billion for the quarter, with full-year revenue guidance projected between $12.19 billion and $12.49 billion.

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What changed: The story was updated to include the specific full-year earnings guidance range, the new price target from Wolfe Research, and CEO commentary on segment performance.

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What changed: The story was expanded to include Q1 2026 earnings announcements for a broader group of companies (CIVB, BA, BKU, OTIS, ELV, FBP) alongside the original focus on Wabtec.

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What changed: Updated the story to include the significant surge in backlog to $30.8 billion and the upward revision of the full-year adjusted EPS guidance.

Wabtec (WAB) kicked off the Q1 2026 earnings season with strong results, outperforming Wall Street estimates with adjusted EPS of $2.71 and a 13% revenue jump to $2.95 billion. Following the robust performance, the company raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to a new range of $10.25 to $10.65 per share. CEO Rafael Santana attributed this strong start to solid execution in the Freight and Transit segments, bolstered by recent acquisitions. In response, Wolfe Research analysts increased their price target for WAB to $303, suggesting a potential 12.71% upside. The broader reporting cycle also featured updates from Boeing (BA), Otis Worldwide (OTIS), and Elevance Health (ELV), alongside financial sector results from BankUnited (BKU) and First BanCorp (FBP). Investors are closely analyzing these diversified reports to gauge corporate resilience amid evolving market conditions.