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WAB Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

WAB has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.50%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.95
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.76%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.57%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.44%
Payout Ratio 11.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 97.95%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 7.1% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 203.5% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
VOLV-B 59,988 M 6.83% 15.9%
8TRA 18,102 M 5.72% 12.8%
TRN 2,279 M 5.23% 8.85%
DTG 33,844 M 5.09% 6.62%
PLOW 771 M 4.10% 3.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
REVG 2,941 M 100% 93.3%
TEX 3,475 M 41.5% 36.8%
DTG 33,844 M 20.9% 100%
PCAR 53,828 M 25.9% 90.1%
WAB 32,695 M 10.8% 97.3%

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WAB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.18%
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 60% N/A
2013-05-15 2013-05-17 2013-05-31 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A

WAB Dividend FAQ

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) is a leading provider of technology-based solutions for the freight rail and passenger transit industries worldwide, offering a diverse range of products and services, including locomotives, propulsion systems, braking equipment, and maintenance services.

What is the Dividend Yield of WAB?

As of September 2025, WAB`s dividend yield is 0.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.95 USD by the current share price of 185.65.

Does WAB pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, WAB paid a dividend of 0.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-14 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 2025-08-14.

Will WAB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-14. 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 10.8% 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 1.44%. If you bought WAB's shares at 61.17 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.44% 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 0.50% 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 11.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WAB?

WAB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.57%. 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 (CAGR)?

Westinghouse Air Brake`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.55% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -97.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Westinghouse Air Brake ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-06-12 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-28 02:48