01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 24, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec) furnished a press release and investor presentation with its July 24, 2025 Form 8-K reporting second quarter 2025 results.
Net sales were $2,706 milliona, up 2.3% year over year, with the filing noting that Freight revenue was adversely affected by lower locomotive deliveries due to a supplied part issue. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.96, up 19.5%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $2.27, up 15.8%. GAAP operating margin was 17.4% and adjusted operating margin was 21.1%, up 1.8 points.
Cash from operations was $209 millionb, compared with $235 million a year earlier, and operating cash flow conversion was 46%. The company raised its 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.55 to $9.15, up $0.20 at the midpoint, citing first-half performance, M&A and prudent cost management. Revenue guidance was raised by $200 million at the midpoint to a range of $10.925 billion to $11.225 billion, largely reflecting the Evident Inspection Technologies Division acquisition completed on July 1, 2025.
Management expects operating cash flow conversion above 90% for full-year 2025. Balance sheet activity included total debt of $4.78 billionc and total available liquidity of $4.09 billion at June 30, 2025.
The 12-month backlog rose 11.9% to $8,210 milliond, while total backlog declined 1.1% to $21,828 million. The company also noted it has committed $3.5 billion to M&A investments year to date.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Q2 2025 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.96, up 19.5%; adjusted diluted EPS of $2.27, up 15.8%
- Net sales of $2.71 billion, up 2.3%, with Transit sales up 8.7% and Freight sales largely flat (down 0.1%) due to delayed locomotive deliveries
- Adjusted operating margin of 21.1%, up 1.8 points; GAAP operating margin of 17.4%
- 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $8.55 to $9.15, up $0.20 at the midpoint
- 2025 revenue guidance raised by $200 million at the midpoint to $10.925 billion to $11.225 billion, largely reflecting the Evident acquisition completed July 1, 2025
- Cash from operations of $209 million versus $235 million a year earlier; operating cash flow conversion of 46%, with full-year target above 90%
- 12-month backlog up 11.9% to $8.21 billion; total backlog down 1.1% to $21.83 billion
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Freight segment sales decline in the second quarter?
Freight segment sales were largely flat at $1,919 million, down 0.1%. The filing attributes this to lower locomotive deliveries than expected due to a supplied part issue and lower mining sales, partly offset by Services sales up 6.0%. The company expects these deliveries to shift to the second half of 2025.
What is driving the increase in full-year 2025 guidance?
The company cites first-half performance, M&A and a focus on prudent cost management for the raised adjusted EPS range of $8.55 to $9.15. Revenue guidance increased by $200 million at the midpoint, largely reflecting the Evident Inspection Technologies Division acquisition completed on July 1, 2025.
How did cash generation and liquidity look at the end of the second quarter?
Cash from operations was $209 million, down from $235 million, partly due to higher working capital from higher inventories tied to delayed locomotive deliveries and timing of customer deposits. At June 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $1.50 billion, total debt was $4.78 billion, and total available liquidity was $4.09 billion.
What did the company say about its M&A activity?
CEO Rafael Santana stated that the company has committed $3.5 billion to investments year to date, which are expected to create immediate value for shareholders, with projected accretive growth profiles, higher adjusted EBITDA margins, increased adjusted EPS in the first year and improving ROIC over time.
Did the company provide a reconciliation of forward GAAP EPS guidance to adjusted EPS guidance?
No. The company stated it is relying on the unreasonable efforts exemption under Regulation S-K Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B), because it cannot predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the timing and impact of restructuring, acquisition-related, and certain regulatory, legal and tax items, which could be material.
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