CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
Jun. 30, 2026 |
Jun. 30, 2025 |
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| Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders | $ 395 | $ 336 | $ 757 | $ 658 |
| Foreign currency translation (loss) gain | (44) | 166 | (118) | 282 |
| Unrealized gain on derivative contracts | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on pension and post-retirement benefit plans | 1 | (3) | 1 | (4) |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax | (39) | 173 | (112) | 285 |
| Income tax expense related to components of other comprehensive income | (1) | (1) | (1) | 0 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (40) | 172 | (113) | 285 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Wabtec shareholders | $ 355 | $ 508 | $ 644 | $ 943 |
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