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The death toll in a collapsed gold mine in Zimbabwe expected to rise to 13, vice president says
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NASDAQ:WERN

Werner Enterprises (WERN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$38.95
+0.13 (+0.33%)
(As of 09/29/2023 08:54 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$38.65
$39.49
50-Day Range
$38.55
$47.18
52-Week Range
$35.84
$50.31
Volume
549,600 shs
Average Volume
580,558 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.47 billion
P/E Ratio
13.81
Dividend Yield
1.44%
Price Target
$49.00

Werner Enterprises MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.44 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
25.8% Upside
$49.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
4.53% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-6.24
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.81mentions of Werner Enterprises in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
29.87%
From $2.31 to $3.00 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.40 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

53rd out of 117 stocks

Trucking, Except Local Industry

8th out of 13 stocks


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About Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Stock

Werner Enterprises, Inc., a transportation and logistics company, engages in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics segments. The Truckload Transportation Services segment operates medium-to-long-haul van fleet that transports various consumer nondurable products and other commodities in truckload quantities using dry van trailers; the expedited fleet, which offers time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; regional short-haul fleet that provides comparable truckload van service in the United States; and temperature controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers. It transports retail store merchandise, consumer products, food and beverage products, and manufactured products. The Werner Logistics segment provides non-asset-based transportation and logistics services, including truck brokerage; logistics management services and solutions; rail transportation through alliances with rail and drayage providers; and residential and commercial deliveries of large or heavy items using liftgate straight truck. As of December 31, 2022, the company had a fleet of 8,600 trucks, which included 8,305 company-operated, as well as 295 owned and operated by independent contractors;29,965 company-owned trailers that comprised dry vans, flatbeds, temperature-controlled, and other trailers. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

WERN Price History

WERN Stock News Headlines

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WERN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/19 Dividend
6/30/2023
Dividend Payable
7/19/2023
Last Earnings
8/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/18 Dividend
9/29/2023
Today
10/02/2023
Dividend Payable
10/18/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Trucking, except local
Sub-Industry
Trucking
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WERN
CUSIP
95075510
Employees
10,249
Year Founded
1956

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$49.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$62.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$39.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+25.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.44
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$241.26 million
Pretax Margin
7.26%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.29 billion
Cash Flow
$8.22 per share
Book Value
$22.84 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
62,629,000
Market Cap
$2.47 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.83

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Derek J. Leathers (Age 53)
    Chairman, Pres & CEO
    Comp: $2.26M
  • Mr. James L. Johnson (Age 59)
    Exec. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
    Comp: $830.84k
  • Mr. Jim S. Schelble (Age 62)
    Exec. VP & Chief Admin. Officer
    Comp: $756.59k
  • Mr. H. Marty Nordlund (Age 61)
    Exec. VP of Strategic Partnerships
    Comp: $797.69k
  • Mr. Clarence L. Werner (Age 85)
    Founder & Chairman Emeritus
  • Mr. Christopher D. Wikoff (Age 48)
    Exec. VP, Treasurer & CFO
  • Mr. Eric J. Downing (Age 50)
    Exec. VP & COO
  • Mr. Daragh P. Mahon (Age 54)
    Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Nathan J. Meisgeier (Age 49)
    Exec. VP & Chief Legal Officer
  • Mr. Fred Thayer
    Associate VP of Corp. Brand & Communications













WERN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Werner Enterprises stock right now?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Werner Enterprises in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" WERN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WERN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Werner Enterprises' stock price forecast for 2023?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Werner Enterprises' shares. Their WERN share price forecasts range from $39.00 to $62.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $49.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 25.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have WERN shares performed in 2023?

Werner Enterprises' stock was trading at $40.26 at the start of the year. Since then, WERN shares have decreased by 3.3% and is now trading at $38.95.
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When is Werner Enterprises' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
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How can I listen to Werner Enterprises' earnings call?

Werner Enterprises will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 1st at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-0088 with passcode "1330561".

How were Werner Enterprises' earnings last quarter?

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 3rd. The transportation company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.11. The transportation company earned $811.10 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $819.28 million. Werner Enterprises had a net margin of 5.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.22%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.87 EPS.

How often does Werner Enterprises pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Werner Enterprises?

Werner Enterprises declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share on Wednesday, October 18th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 29th.
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Is Werner Enterprises a good dividend stock?

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.44%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 19.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WERN will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Werner Enterprises' stock buyback program work?

Werner Enterprises announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback plan on Friday, November 12th 2021, which authorizes the company to repurchase 6,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What is C.L. Werner's approval rating as Werner Enterprises' CEO?

201 employees have rated Werner Enterprises Chief Executive Officer C.L. Werner on Glassdoor.com. C.L. Werner has an approval rating of 82% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Werner Enterprises own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Werner Enterprises investors own include CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Athabasca Oil (ATH), NIC (EGOV), Micron Technology (MU), Zoetis (ZTS), STMicroelectronics (STM) and Accenture (ACN).

What is Werner Enterprises' stock symbol?

Werner Enterprises trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WERN."

How do I buy shares of Werner Enterprises?

Shares of WERN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Werner Enterprises' stock price today?

One share of WERN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.95.

How much money does Werner Enterprises make?

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) has a market capitalization of $2.47 billion and generates $3.29 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $241.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.82 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Werner Enterprises have?

The company employs 10,249 workers across the globe.

Does Werner Enterprises have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Werner Enterprises: American Institute of Trucking Inc., CG&G II Inc., CG&G Inc., Career Path Training Corporation, ECM Transport Group, Fleet Truck Sales Inc. dba Werner Fleet Sales, Gra-Gar LLC, WECC Inc., Werner Enterprises Canada Corporation, Werner Global Logistics (Barbados) SRL, Werner Global Logistics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Werner Global Logistics Inc., Werner Global Logistics Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Werner Global Logistics U.S. LLC, Werner Global Logistics-Hong Kong Limited, Werner Leasing LLC, Werner Leasing de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Werner Management Inc., Werner Transportation Inc., and Werner de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V..
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How can I contact Werner Enterprises?

Werner Enterprises' mailing address is 14507 FRONTIER ROAD, OMAHA NE, 68145. The official website for the company is www.werner.com. The transportation company can be reached via phone at (402) 895-6640, via email at invrelations@werner.com, or via fax at 402-895-9104.

This page (NASDAQ:WERN) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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