UPS vs. WAB: Which Dividend-Paying Transportation Stock Has an Edge?

Key Takeaways WAB raised its dividend by 25% in 2025, while UPS increased the payout by less than 1%. UPS faces dividend sustainability concerns, paying out more in dividends than its free cash flow. WAB stock gained in double digits in 2025, driven by tech upgrades, cost cuts and product innovation.United Parcel Service (UPS) and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB) , which operates as Wabtec Corporation, are well-known players in the Zacks Transportation sector. Despite ongoing economic u ...