Werner Enterprises (WERN)
NASDAQ:WERN
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WERN Stock Chart & Stats
$32.58
-$0.43(-1.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$32.58
-$0.43(-1.20%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.06 - $45.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume80.17K
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
Market Cap
$2.44B
Enterprise Value$3.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$61.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding59,950,115
10 Day Avg. Volume1,574,393
30 Day Avg. Volume1,085,293
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.88
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio-26.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.83Price Target Upside19.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Dedicated Fleet ExpansionA rapidly expanding dedicated fleet increases recurring, contractually-backed revenue and reduces exposure to volatile spot markets. Higher share of Dedicated trucks improves route predictability, utilization and customer stickiness, supporting more stable margins and revenue visibility over the next several quarters.
FirstFleet Acquisition SynergiesAccelerating integration with high renewal rates and quantifiable synergies suggests durable scale and cost advantages. Realized savings and improved operating margins at FirstFleet support sustainable margin recovery company-wide as synergies complete and cross-selling/retention benefits persist beyond the near term.
Positive Operating Cash Generation And LiquidityConsistent operating cash generation and a sizable liquidity buffer provide financial flexibility to fund fleet growth, integration costs and capex without immediate distress. Strong OCF supports reinvestment and working capital needs through bid seasons and cyclical troughs, sustaining operations over months.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowConsistent negative free cash flow limits capacity for dividends, buybacks, or debt reduction and forces reliance on external financing to fund fleet growth. Over several quarters this constrains capital allocation choices and increases sensitivity to interest costs or covenant pressures if adverse conditions persist.
Rising Leverage From AcquisitionHigher leverage reduces balance sheet flexibility and raises interest burden, increasing vulnerability to margin softness or revenue shocks. With leverage elevated after FirstFleet, the company must deliver expected synergies and cash generation to avoid prolonged pressure on credit metrics and strategic options.
Compressed Margins And Logistics PressureMaterial margin compression and negative logistics margins indicate structural pricing pressure and cost mismatches (purchase transportation vs sell-side resets). If logistics and brokerage margins remain pressured through contract cycles, consolidated profitability and return on invested capital will be constrained for multiple quarters.
Werner Enterprises News
WERN FAQ
What was Werner Enterprises’s price range in the past 12 months?
Werner Enterprises lowest stock price was $23.06 and its highest was $45.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Werner Enterprises’s market cap?
Werner Enterprises’s market cap is $2.44B.
When is Werner Enterprises’s upcoming earnings report date?
Werner Enterprises’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Werner Enterprises’s earnings last quarter?
Werner Enterprises released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.058 by $0.078.
Is Werner Enterprises overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Werner Enterprises’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Werner Enterprises pay dividends?
Werner Enterprises pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.84%. See more information on Werner Enterprises dividends here
What is Werner Enterprises’s EPS estimate?
Werner Enterprises’s EPS estimate is 0.22.
How many shares outstanding does Werner Enterprises have?
Werner Enterprises has 59,950,115 shares outstanding.
What happened to Werner Enterprises’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Werner Enterprises reported an EPS of $0.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.058. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.785%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Werner Enterprises?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WERN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Werner Enterprises Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$38.83 (19.19% Upside)
$38.83 (19.19% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 38.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $41.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent transportation and logistics company that specializes in the movement of full truckload shipments for a wide range of goods. Operating both domestically across U.S. states and internationally, including Mexico, the company provides crucial shipping services. Its operations are structured into two main divisions: Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment manages several specialized fleets. This includes a medium-to-long-haul van fleet, which transports various everyday consumer products and general commodities in dry van trailers. For time-sensitive deliveries, an expedited fleet utilizes driver teams to ensure quick transit. A regional short-haul fleet provides comparable van services for shorter distances, while a temperature-controlled fleet is equipped to handle products requiring specific environmental conditions, such as food, beverages, and other perishables. This segment regularly transports items like retail merchandise and manufactured goods. The Werner Logistics segment offers comprehensive, non-asset-based solutions, encompassing services like truck brokerage, full-service logistics management, and facilitating rail transportation through strategic partnerships with rail and drayage providers. Additionally, it provides specialized residential and commercial delivery services for oversized or heavy items, often utilizing liftgate straight trucks for efficient handling. By the close of 2021, Werner commanded a substantial fleet that included 8,340 trucks (with 8,050 company-operated and 290 managed by independent contractors) and 27,225 company-owned trailers, a mix of dry vans, flatbeds, and temperature-controlled units. The company also operated 55 intermodal drayage trucks. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was established in 1956 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
WERN Company Deck
WERN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call presented a constructive picture: meaningful top-line growth (revenues +14%), strong TTS performance (+18% revenue) and substantial early wins from the FirstFleet acquisition (high customer retention, realized synergies) alongside sharp safety improvements and materially stronger cash flow. Offsetting items include still-pressed consolidated margins (adjusted margin 1.5%), temporary Logistics margin compression, higher debt from the acquisition, and inflation/driver availability headwinds. Management provided concrete operational progress (restructuring benefits, technology/AI rollout, cost savings) and reiterated guidance for fleet growth and improving pricing through bid season, supporting a positive outlook as market fundamentals tighten.View all WERN earnings summariesWERN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.83
▲(19.19% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
1.97% Insiders
44.65% Mutual Funds
11.91% Other Institutional Investors
2.39% Public Companies and
Individual Investors