WAB Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

WAB has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.51%
Payout Ratio 11.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 20.14%
Consistency Lifetime 97.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.25%
Payout FCF 11.7%
Streak Years 30
Dividend Rating 72.42%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
8TRA 19,735 M 5.60% 8.54%
DTG 36,856 M 5.0% 6.62%
TRN 2,323 M 4.50% 4.61%
PCAR 64,792 M 2.59% 5.68%
WAC 1,491 M 2.65% 4.28%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
8TRA 19,735 M 61.5% 89.1%
ALG 2,366 M 21.0% 96.1%
DTG 36,856 M 20.9% 98.8%
FSS 6,584 M 11.7% 86.3%
OSK 9,205 M 10.7% 84.4%

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WAB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.12%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-08-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.13%
2025-05-27 2025-05-27 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.12%
2025-02-21 2025-02-21 2025-03-07 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.13%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.1%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-08-28 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.13%
2024-05-24 2024-05-28 2024-06-11 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.12%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-08 Quarterly 0.2 17.6% 0.15%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-11-29 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.15%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-28 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.15%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-09 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.18%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% 0.16%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-28 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.15%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.16%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.17%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.15 25% 0.17%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.12%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.13%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.15%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.14%
2020-11-12 2020-11-13 2020-11-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-08-13 2020-08-14 2020-08-28 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-11-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-08-28 Quarterly 0.12 20% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-11-28 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-08-29 Quarterly 0.1 25% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.08 33.3% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Quarterly 0.06 50% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-08-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A

WAB Dividend FAQ

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) designs, manufactures, and services a broad portfolio of rail-related products, ranging from diesel-electric and LNG locomotives to positive-train-control (PTC) systems, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, and industrial-IoT analytics platforms. The firm also supplies marine and mining propulsion equipment, HVAC and heat-transfer components, and a suite of aftermarket services such as locomotive overhauls, parts exchanges, and long-term maintenance contracts.

What is the Dividend Yield of WAB?

As of February 2026, WAB`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 246.32.

Does WAB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WAB paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-12 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does WAB pay dividends?

WAB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WAB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-12.

WAB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WAB for the next 4 payments are between 0.253 (+1.2%) and 0.277 (+10.8%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will WAB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WAB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WAB?

WAB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 20.1% per year.
Strong growth: WAB's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WAB?

WAB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.25%. If you bought WAB's shares at 80.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WAB?

WAB Payout Consistency is 97.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Westinghouse Air Brake has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WAB have a good Dividend Yield?

WAB`s 0.51% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WAB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WAB is 11.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WAB?

WAB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.42%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WAB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WAB's Outstanding Shares?

Westinghouse Air Brake's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.15% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WAB ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 12, 2013 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 81,052,600
1994 54,000,000 -33.38%
1995 57,037,000 +5.62%
1996 56,470,600 -0.99%
1997 51,904,800 -8.09%
1998 51,552,000 -0.68%
1999 86,700,000 +68.18%
2000 86,288,000 -0.48%
2001 86,396,000 +0.13%
2002 87,198,000 +0.93%
2003 90,672,000 +3.98%
2004 93,970,000 +3.64%
2005 97,482,000 +3.74%
2006 97,790,000 +0.32%
2007 98,074,000 +0.29%
2008 96,262,000 -1.85%
2009 95,790,000 -0.49%
2010 96,502,000 +0.74%
2011 96,682,000 +0.19%
2012 96,682,000
2013 97,142,000 +0.48%
2014 97,056,000 -0.09%
2015 96,278,000 -0.8%
2016 90,228,000 -6.28%
2017 96,368,000 +6.8%
2018 96,674,000 +0.32%
2019 191,600,000 +98.19%
2020 189,700,000 -0.99%
2021 186,500,000 -1.69%
2022 182,350,000 -2.23%
2023 178,800,000 -1.95%
2024 172,000,000 -3.8%
2025 171,200,000 -0.47%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38