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Werner Enterprises ( (WERN) ) has shared an update.
On February 12, 2026, Werner Enterprises’ board compensation committee approved new base salaries and long-term equity awards for its named executive officers, with salary changes effective February 13, 2026. The package includes restricted stock that vests over three years and performance stock that can vest between 0% and 200% of target based on average annual diluted EPS growth from 2026 through 2028, adjusted by a total shareholder return modifier against a peer group.
The committee also set parameters for the 2026 annual incentive cash bonus program, tying potential payouts of 0% to 200% of target bonuses, which range from 80% to 125% of base salary, to company operating income, revenue excluding fuel surcharges, and individual performance. Executives remain eligible for various perquisites and broad-based benefit plans, underscoring a compensation structure designed to align leadership pay with multi-year financial performance and shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (WERN) stock is a Hold with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Werner Enterprises stock, see the WERN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on WERN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WERN is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weak profitability and cash flow (low net margin, low ROE, negative free cash flow), and a stretched valuation (P/E 81). Offsetting these are strong technical momentum and constructive business actions, including ongoing cost savings, growth in Logistics/Dedicated, and the FirstFleet acquisition expected to be accretive with synergy and cash-flow benefits.
To see Spark’s full report on WERN stock, click here.
More about Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a U.S.-based transportation and logistics company that provides truckload hauling, dedicated contract carriage, and related logistics services. The company focuses on serving large shippers with over-the-road, intermodal, and supply chain solutions, and competes in the broader freight and logistics industry.
Average Trading Volume: 1,158,249
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $1.99B
Learn more about WERN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.