CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2024 |
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| Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders | $ 336 | $ 289 | $ 658 | $ 561 |
| Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 166 | (49) | 282 | (137) |
| Unrealized gain on derivative contracts | 10 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| Change in unrealized loss on pension and post-retirement benefit plans | (3) | (5) | (4) | (4) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax | 173 | (54) | 285 | (128) |
| Income tax (expense) benefit related to components of other comprehensive income | (1) | 1 | 0 | (2) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 172 | (53) | 285 | (130) |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wabtec shareholders | $ 508 | $ 236 | $ 943 | $ 431 |
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