01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed July 24, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) reported second-quarter 2024 net sales of $2.64 billiona, up from $2.41 billion in the prior-year quarter, and net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders of $289 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, versus $191 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, a year earlier.
For the first six months of 2024, net sales were $5.14 billionb and net income attributable to shareholders was $561 million, or $3.17 per diluted share. Management attributed the sales increase primarily to higher North American and international locomotive equipment sales, increased mining sales, higher locomotive modernization and overhaul services, and stronger Transit aftermarket demand. Gross margin improved, with cost of sales at 67.0% of net sales in the quarter versus 69.9% a year earlier.
Cash flow from operations improved to $569 millionc for the first six months of 2024 from $90 million in the prior-year period, driven by higher net income, lower inventory build, and timing of accounts payable. The company repurchased $375 million of stock and paid $71 million in dividends during the six months. Total debt was $3.997 billion at June 30, 2024, with the company issuing $500 million of 5.611% Senior Notes due 2034 and entering a $225 million term loan due 2029 to repay the 4.15% Senior Notes due 2024.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash stood at $595 milliond, and the company reported $1.5 billion of current availability under its revolving credit facility. The filing also notes that Wabtec faces an antitrust lawsuit filed by competitor Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Inc. company, which seeks, among other remedies, an order requiring divestiture of GE Transportation; the company states it intends to vigorously defend the case. Management also disclosed ongoing Integration 2.0 restructuring, with total charges to date of approximately $130 million against an expected range of $135 million to $165 million, and an additional approximately $85 million in expected net exit charges under Portfolio Optimization.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Second-quarter 2024 net sales rose to $2.64 billion from $2.41 billion, and net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders increased to $289 million from $191 million.
- Diluted EPS for Q2 2024 was $1.64 versus $1.06 in Q2 2023; six-month diluted EPS was $3.17 versus $2.00.
- Gross profit increased to $874 million from $723 million, with cost of sales at 67.0% of net sales versus 69.9% a year earlier.
- Operating cash flow for the first six months of 2024 was $569 million, compared with $90 million in the first six months of 2023.
- Shareholder returns included $375 million of stock repurchases and $71 million of cash dividends in the first six months of 2024; approximately $723 million remained under the repurchase authorization at June 30, 2024.
- Total long-term debt including current portion was $3.997 billion at June 30, 2024, and the company was in compliance with its financial covenants.
- Progress Rail filed an antitrust lawsuit against the company seeking, among other things, divestiture of GE Transportation; the case is at an early stage and the company intends to defend itself vigorously.
03—One dollar
Follow one dollar
Of each $1.00 of revenue in Q2 FY2024, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies kept $0.11.
- Revenue$2.64B100.0%
- Cost of revenue−$1.77B66.9%
- Gross profit$874.0M33.1%
- Operating costs−$444.0M16.8%
- Operating income$430.0M16.3%
- Interest, other & tax−$139.0M5.3%
- Net income$291.0M11.0%
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ2 FY2024filed July 24, 2024Financial Statements
Q2 FY2024 against Q2 FY2023
| Line item | Q2 FY2024Q2 FY2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.64B$2.41B | +9.8% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.77B$1.68B | +5.1% |
| Gross Profit | $874.00M$723.00M | +20.9% |
| R&D Expenses | $57.00M$53.00M | +7.5% |
| SG&A Expenses | $316.00M$285.00M | +10.9% |
| Operating Expenses | $444.00M$411.00M | +8.0% |
| Operating Income | $430.00M$312.00M | +37.8% |
| Net Income | $291.00M$193.00M | +50.8% |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.64$1.06 | +54.7% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.64$1.06 | +54.7% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 175.40M178.90M | −2.0% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 176.00M179.40M | −1.9% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Wabtec's revenue and earnings perform in the second quarter of 2024?
Net sales were $2.64 billion, up from $2.41 billion in the second quarter of 2023. Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders was $289 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, compared with $191 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, a year earlier. Freight Segment sales rose to $1.92 billion and Transit Segment sales to $724 million.
What drove the sales growth?
The filing attributes organic sales growth of $221 million in the quarter mainly to higher North American and international locomotive equipment sales, increased mining sales, higher locomotive modernization and overhaul services, and higher Transit aftermarket demand driven by increased infrastructure investment. Acquisitions contributed $34 million, while foreign exchange reduced sales by $18 million.
How is the company's liquidity and debt position?
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $595 million at June 30, 2024. Total debt was $3.997 billion at face value and book value terms as shown in the debt table, with a current portion of $503 million. The company had $1.5 billion of current availability under its revolving credit facility and stated it was in compliance with all financial covenants.
What significant legal matter is disclosed?
Progress Rail, a competitor and a Caterpillar Inc. company, sued Wabtec in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging antitrust, breach of contract, unfair competition and misrepresentation claims related to the GE Transportation merger. Progress seeks, among other remedies, an order requiring divestiture of GE Transportation and unspecified treble damages. The case is at an early stage, and Wabtec believes it has meritorious defenses.
What restructuring programs are underway?
Integration 2.0, a three-year initiative announced in the first quarter of 2022, has incurred approximately $130 million of one-time charges to date against an expected $135 million to $165 million, and is targeting incremental run-rate synergies of $75 million to $90 million in 2025. Portfolio Optimization, which exits low-margin product offerings, has approximately $33 million in charges to date against expected net exit charges of about $85 million.
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