FrançaisAre analysts right about Wabtec (WAB)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Wabtec, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 53% were profitable, average return +20% (98 calls). At 3 months: +6% average return (54% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 14 | 43% | +15% |
| Stephens & Co. | 14 | 64% | +30% |
| Wells Fargo | 11 | 46% | +15% |
| Morgan Stanley | 11 | 73% | +32% |
| B of A Securities | 7 | 71% | +25% |
Valuation
Is Wabtec overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Wabtec right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Wabtec's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Wabtec | Sector median (Industrials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 40.5 | 29.2 |
| Forward P/E | 23.9 | 19.5 |
| Net margin | 11% | 11% |
👉 Wabtec trades above its sector median (40.5 vs 29.2) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Wabtec pays about $1.12/share/yr → 0.42% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Wabtec a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Wabtec (WAB) is "Buy" (19 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 53% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Wabtec's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $335 (+13% vs $297), ranging from $285 to $355 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Wabtec?
Over 1 year, 53% of analyst targets on Wabtec were profitable, for an average return of +20% (across 98 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Wabtec stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $335 within 12 months, i.e. +13% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $355, the most cautious $285.
What is the Wabtec stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $335, +13%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (53%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Wabtec overvalued?
Its P/E is 40.5, forward P/E 23.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.