WAB Dividend History & Yield
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 (in 70 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.31 | $31.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 4, 2027 | $0.31 | $31.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 (in 254 days) | Jun 4, 2027 | $0.31 | $31.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2027 (in 346 days) | Sep 4, 2027 | $0.31 | $31.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WAB's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.24 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WAB do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 968 | $275,274 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,839 | $1,376,371 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,678 | $2,752,742 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.44%. $10,000 in WAB would currently pay about $44 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WAB dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.31 | +24.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +25.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 24, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +17.6% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2023 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
| Feb 23, 2023 | — | $0.17 | +13.3% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 24, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +25.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
WAB dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Raised 24.0% | $0.25 | $0.31 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WAB scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation provides locomotives, equipment, systems, and services for the freight rail and passenger transit industries worldwide. It operates in two segments, Freight and Transit. It offers diesel-electric and liquid natural gas-powered locomotives; engines, electric motors, and propulsion systems; and marine and mining products.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Railroads. First dividend on our records: Nov 13, 1995. 124 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WAB dividend FAQ
When is WAB's next ex-dividend date?
WAB's next ex-dividend date is Nov 18, 2026 (in 70 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.31 per share, expected on Dec 2, 2026.
How often does WAB pay dividends?
WAB pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.31 per share with an ex-date of Aug 18, 2026.
What is WAB's dividend yield?
WAB's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.41%, based on $1.18 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $284.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.24 per share, is 0.44%.
How much does WAB pay per share?
WAB pays about $0.31 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.24 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $124.00 a year.
Has WAB grown or cut its dividend?
WAB has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.7% a year (+24.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WAB do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.44%, you would need about 968 shares of WAB (roughly $275,274 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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