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WAB — 20-Day Breakout with Volume
Status: Invalidated
Scanner score: 75.0/100
Why this was flagged
WAB was identified as a bullish technical setup based on the 20-Day Breakout with Volume pattern. The scanner found a score of 75.0/100 using trend alignment, momentum, price action, volume, and risk-management rules. Monitor update: Latest daily-chart analysis no longer reports a bullish long setup.
Trade framework
Position-sizing example
These examples use the distance between the reference entry and stop-loss. They do not account for commissions, slippage, taxes, overnight gaps, or your personal account size.
Exit plan
- Stop-loss: Exit if the stop-loss is reached. Do not move the stop farther away to avoid taking the planned loss.
- Target 1: Consider taking partial profit when Target 1 is reached and reducing risk on the remaining shares.
- Target 2 or trailing exit: Consider closing the remaining position at Target 2, or use a disciplined trailing stop only if the trend remains strong.
- Time exit: Reassess or close a trade that fails to progress within the suggested holding window.
Technical chart
Daily closing price with moving averages and planned trade levels. This chart is a screening aid, not a guarantee of future results.
$1,000 educational outcome examples
These examples use a $1,000 position and fractional shares at the midpoint of the entry zone. Actual results can differ because of market gaps, fills, spreads, commissions, taxes, slippage, and changing conditions.
Easy explanation for new investors
The scanner found Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) because it is following a pattern called a 20-Day Breakout with Volume. This means the price moved higher than it has in the last 20 days. It also did this while more people were trading the stock than usual. The "relative volume" is 1.49, which means there was much more activity than normal. The price is also sitting above its 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages. A moving average is just a line that shows the average price over a certain number of days to help see the trend.
What the price plan means
The entry zone is between $302.48 and $304.55. If you are looking at this setup, there are two target prices: $327.32 and $339.74. The reward-to-risk ratio is 2, which compares the potential gain to the potential loss. To protect against a drop, a stop-loss price is set at $290.06. A stop-loss is an automatic instruction to exit a trade if the price falls to a certain level.
What could make the idea fail
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 82.58. RSI is a tool that measures how fast prices are moving. A high number like this can mean the stock is moving very quickly, which sometimes leads to a change in direction.
Important reminder
This information is for educational purposes only.
Recent news context
This automated review is separate from the technical score. It summarizes recent related articles and does not predict price movement.
Overall context: Positive (High confidence)
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB) shows positive momentum characterized by a 20-day technical breakout and rising analyst price targets. Financial analysts have recently raised their outlook, with Stephens increasing its target to $330 based on projected 20% year-over-year adjusted earnings per share growth. While the North American locomotive market is currently slower, expectations for acceleration exist for 2027. The company maintains diversified revenue streams through its Freight Services and Freight Equipments segments. However, recent filings show several insider and holder stock sales, and analyst sentiments remain mixed with some 'Hold' ratings.
Potentially supportive context
- Stephens raised the price target to $330 with an Overweight rating, forecasting 20% year-over-year adjusted EPS growth.
- The average 12-month price target has increased to $321.33, implying potential upside.
- Technical setup shows a 20-day breakout accompanied by volume.
Risks and caution items
- Multiple recent filings indicate stock sales by executives and holders.
- The North American locomotive sales market is currently experiencing slower activity.
- Analyst consensus includes mixed sentiments, with some recommending a 'Hold'.
Latest reviewed article: Jul 26, 2026 1:39 am
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Scanner confirmations
- Price is above the 20-, 50-, and 200-day moving averages, with bullish moving-average alignment.
- Current volume is at least 1.25x the 20-day average volume.
- Price closed above the prior 20-day high with above-average volume.