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Wabash National Announces Plant Idling and Restructuring Plan

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  • Wabash National will idle plants in Minnesota and Indiana, cutting over 270 jobs by mid-2026.
  • The company expects $15–20 million in largely non-cash charges, aiming for lasting fixed cost reductions without ending any business lines.
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Wabash National Announces Plant Idling and Restructuring Plan

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Wabash National ( (WNC) ) has provided an announcement.

On January 5, 2026, Wabash National Corporation announced and initiated a plan to idle its facilities in Little Falls, Minnesota, and Goshen, Indiana, leading to job reductions of approximately 3 salaried and 53 hourly workers in Little Falls and 21 salaried and 193 hourly workers in Goshen, with the actions expected to be substantially complete by the end of the second quarter of 2026. The company expects to incur total charges of $15 million to $20 million, primarily non-cash asset impairment charges, with $12 million to $15 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $3 million to $5 million in the first half of 2026, and anticipates that these measures will deliver fixed cost reductions in 2026 and beyond without discontinuing any business lines, signaling a restructuring aimed at improving long-term cost efficiency while affecting local employment at the idled plants.

The most recent analyst rating on (WNC) stock is a Hold with a $9.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Wabash National stock, see the WNC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WNC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WNC is a Neutral.

Wabash National’s overall stock score reflects a mixed outlook. The company’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are offset by bearish technical indicators and negative earnings call sentiment. The stock’s undervaluation and dividend yield are positive, but market challenges and reduced guidance weigh heavily on the score.

To see Spark’s full report on WNC stock, click here.

More about Wabash National

Wabash National Corporation operates in the transportation equipment manufacturing industry, producing trailers and related equipment for freight and logistics customers, with a focus on efficient, large-scale industrial manufacturing across multiple U.S. facilities.

Average Trading Volume: 538,096

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $362.2M

Find detailed analytics on WNC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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