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NASDAQ:WERN

Werner Enterprises - WERN Stock Forecast, Price & News

$45.49
+1.60 (+3.65%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$43.39
$45.56
50-Day Range
$42.30
$49.45
52-Week Range
$35.84
$50.31
Volume
775,153 shs
Average Volume
515,822 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.88 billion
P/E Ratio
12.16
Dividend Yield
1.14%
Price Target
$49.06

Werner Enterprises MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.47 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
7.8% Upside
$49.06 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
5.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-6.24
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.64mentions of Werner Enterprises in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
17.55%
From $3.19 to $3.75 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.27 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

61st out of 121 stocks

Trucking, Except Local Industry

7th out of 16 stocks


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About Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Stock

Werner Enterprises, Inc. engages in the provision of logistics services. It operates through the Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics segments. The Truckload Transportation Services segment consists of one-way truckload and specialized services units such as the medium-to-long haul van fleet which provides a consumer non durable products and commodities in truckload quantities. The Werner Logistics segment provides non-trucking services to customers such as truck brokerages which uses contracted carriers to complete customer shipments. The company was founded by Clarence L. Werner in 1956 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

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WERN Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/17 Dividend
12/30/2022
Dividend Payable
1/17/2023
Last Earnings
2/07/2023
Today
4/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/3 Dividend
4/14/2023
Dividend Payable
5/03/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
5/03/2023
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
$49.06
High Stock Price Forecast
$68.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$39.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+7.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.47
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$241.26 million
Pretax Margin
9.87%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.29 billion
Cash Flow
$8.50 per share
Book Value
$22.84 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
62,743,000
Market Cap
$2.88 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.84

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Key Executives

  • Derek J. Leathers
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Eric Downing
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • John J. Steele
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP
  • Daragh P. Mahon
    Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
  • James Lynn Johnson
    Secretary, Chief Accounting Officer & Executive VP













WERN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Werner Enterprises stock right now?

17 Wall Street equities 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 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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?

17 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Werner Enterprises' shares. Their WERN share price forecasts range from $39.00 to $68.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $49.06 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.8% 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 increased by 13.0% and is now trading at $45.49.
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When is Werner Enterprises' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 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, May 3rd 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 "4255949".

How were Werner Enterprises' earnings last quarter?

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 7th. The transportation company reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.07. The transportation company earned $861.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $862.51 million. Werner Enterprises had a net margin of 7.33% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.34%. The company's revenue was up 12.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.13 earnings per share.

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

Werner Enterprises declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 17th will be given a dividend of $0.13 per share on Wednesday, May 3rd. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.14%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 14th.
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Is Werner Enterprises a good dividend stock?

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) pays an annual dividend of $0.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.18%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 13.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WERN will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.87% 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 declared that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Friday, November 12th 2021, which allows the company to buyback 6,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are 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 $45.49.

How much money does Werner Enterprises make?

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) has a market capitalization of $2.88 billion and generates $3.29 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $241.26 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.74 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 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff