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SEC filingQ1 delivered strong revenue growth of 13.0% to $3.0B and EPS expansion to $2.12, driven by acquisitions and productivity gains that expanded gross margins to 36.0%, though working capital demands tempered cash conversion.
Operating income increased 9.1% to $517 million, yielding a 17.5% operating margin. The modest pace of growth relative to gross profit reflects higher selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses incurred to support elevated sales volumes, alongside incremental operating costs from acquisitions. These pressures were partially mitigated by benefits from structured cost actions through restructuring initiatives, underscoring WAB's focus on efficiency amid expansion. Net income followed suit, rising 12.4% to $362 million, which translated to diluted EPS of $2.12, a 12.8% improvement from $1.88, rewarding shareholders with stronger bottom-line delivery.