Wabtec (WAB) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerWabtec (WAB) has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and currently yields 0.41%. The most recent dividend was $0.3100/share on Mar 2, 2026, paid Quarterly.
WAB
Current Yield
0.41%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.06
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
15.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
5 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
25.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
15.81%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
13.58%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
16.2%
FCF payout ratio
3.2%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.7x
Interest coverage
7.41x
ROIC (TTM)
8.3%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 15.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($8.79) covers dividend/share ($1.06).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 5 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 3.2%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.7x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (15.8%) ≤ EPS growth (27.9%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 22, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 3, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date Feb 17, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 2, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date Nov 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Aug 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date May 27, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Feb 21, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 7, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Nov 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2000
Ex-date Aug 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2000
Ex-date May 24, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2000
Ex-date Feb 22, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 8, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2000
Ex-date Nov 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1700
Ex-date Aug 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 28, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.1700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.1700
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Wabtec has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 5 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $0.8000 | $1.0000 | +25.0% |
| 2024 | $0.6800 | $0.8000 | +17.6% |
| 2023 | $0.6000 | $0.6800 | +13.3% |
| 2022 | $0.4800 | $0.6000 | +25.0% |
| 2021 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.4800 | $0.4800 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.4400 | $0.4800 | +9.1% |
| 2017 | $0.3600 | $0.4400 | +22.2% |
| 2016 | $0.2800 | $0.3600 | +28.6% |
| 2015 | $0.2000 | $0.2800 | +40.0% |
| 2014 | $0.1300 | $0.2000 | +53.8% |
| 2013 | $0.0800 | $0.1300 | +62.5% |
| 2012 | $0.0400 | $0.0800 | +100.0% |
| 2011 | $0.0200 | $0.0400 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | — | $0.0200 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Wabtec (WAB) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$183.00M
YoY change
+23.6%
5Y CAGR
+13.3%
Peak year (2025)
$173.00M
Latest annual
$173.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Wabtec (WAB)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Wabtec (WAB)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173.00M | +23.6% | +$33.00M | ||
| 2024 | $140.00M | +13.8% | +$17.00M | ||
| 2023 | $123.00M | +10.8% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2022 | $111.00M | +20.7% | +$19.00M | ||
| 2021 | $92.00M | -0.5% | -$500,000 | ||
| 2020 | $92.50M | +13.2% | +$10.80M | ||
| 2019 | $81.70M | +76.5% | +$35.42M | ||
| 2018 | $46.28M | +9.6% | +$4.06M | ||
| 2017 | $42.22M | +30.2% | +$9.79M | ||
| 2016 | $32.43M | +20.3% | +$5.47M | ||
| 2015 | $26.96M | +40.1% | +$7.72M | ||
| 2014 | $19.25M | +52.2% | +$6.60M | ||
| 2013 | $12.64M | +64.9% | +$4.98M | ||
| 2012 | $7.67M | +99.2% | +$3.82M | ||
| 2011 | $3.85M | +101.1% | +$1.94M | ||
| 2010 | $1.91M | -0.2% | -$3,000 | ||
| 2009 | $1.92M | -1.2% | -$23,000 | ||
| 2008 | $1.94M | -0.2% | -$4,000 | ||
| 2007 | $1.94M | -0.1% | -$1,000 | ||
| 2006 | $1.95M | +2.4% | +$45,000 | ||
| 2005 | $1.90M | +4.9% | +$89,000 | ||
| 2004 | $1.81M | +3.4% | +$60,000 | ||
| 2003 | $1.75M | -3.2% | -$57,000 | ||
| 2002 | $1.81M | +7.6% | +$127,000 | ||
| 2001 | $1.68M | -0.8% | -$14,000 | ||
| 2000 | $1.70M | +71.9% | +$709,000 | ||
| 1999 | $986,000 | -1.4% | -$14,000 | ||
| 1998 | $1.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $1.00M | -9.1% | -$100,000 | ||
| 1996 | $1.10M | +266.7% | +$800,000 | ||
| 1995 | $300,000 | — | +$300,000 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | — |
In 2025, Wabtec (WAB) dividends paid totalled $173.00M – grew 23.6% year-over-year.
Wabtec dividends paid compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +13.3%, sustaining 4 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$173.00M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $0 during 1993.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Wabtec (WAB) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
Wabtec Dividends Paid 2025: $173.00M
Wabtec dividends paid in 2025 was $173.00M, grew 23.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Wabtec Dividends Paid 2024: $140.00M
Wabtec dividends paid in 2024 was $140.00M, grew 13.8% from 2023.
Wabtec Dividends Paid 2023: $123.00M
Wabtec dividends paid in 2023 was $123.00M, grew 10.8% from 2022.
Wabtec Dividends Paid 2022: $111.00M
Wabtec dividends paid in 2022 was $111.00M, grew 20.7% from 2021.
Wabtec Dividends Paid 2021: $92.00M
Wabtec dividends paid in 2021 was $92.00M.
See more financial history for Wabtec (WAB).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Wabtec, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Wabtec pay dividends?
Yes, Wabtec (WAB) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.06 per share annually, yielding 0.41%.
What is Wabtec's dividend yield?
Wabtec (WAB) has a current dividend yield of 0.41%.
Is Wabtec's dividend safe?
Wabtec (WAB) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Wabtec increased its dividend?
Wabtec (WAB) has 5 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Wabtec's dividend payout ratio?
Wabtec (WAB) has a dividend payout ratio of 15.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Wabtec's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Wabtec (WAB) is $183.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Wabtec dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Wabtec (WAB) dividends paid changed +23.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Wabtec dividends paid?
Wabtec (WAB) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +13.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Wabtec dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Wabtec dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $173.00M in 2025.
What was Wabtec dividends paid in 2024?
Wabtec (WAB) dividends paid in 2024 was $140.00M.
What was Wabtec dividends paid in 2025?
Wabtec (WAB) dividends paid in 2025 was $173.00M.
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