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, Canada, China, and Australia. It operates through two segments, Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment operates medium-to-long-haul van fleet, which transports various consumer nondurable products and other commodities in truckload quantities using dry van trailers; the expedited fleet that offers time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; and regional short-haul fleet, which provides comparable truckload van service in the United States. This segment also offers truckload services dedicated to a specific customer, including services for products requiring specialized trailers, such as temperature-controlled trailers. It transports retail store merchandise, consumer products, grocery 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 management of shipments from origin to destination using a combination of air, ocean, truck, and rail transportation modes. As of December 31, 2017, the company had a fleet of 7,435 trucks, which included 6,805 company-operated, as well as 630 owned and operated by independent contractors; 24,500 company-owned trailers that comprised dry vans, flatbeds, temperature-controlled trailers, and other specialized trailers; and 45 intermodal drayage trucks. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Trucking, except local
Sub-IndustryTrucking
SectorTransportation
Current SymbolNASDAQ:WERN
Previous Symbol
CUSIP95075510
Phone402-895-6640
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.04
Current Ratio1.41
Quick Ratio1.37
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.33
Forward P/E Ratio14.41
P/E Growth1
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.12 billion
Price / Sales1.12
Cash Flow$4.2817 per share
Price / Cash7.81
Book Value$17.47 per share
Price / Book1.91
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.27
Net Income$202.88 million
Net Margins10.71%
Return on Equity12.34%
Return on Assets7.86%
Miscellaneous
Employees9,043
Outstanding Shares71,190,000
Market Cap$2.38 billion
OptionableOptionable
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Werner Enterprises' stock symbol?
Werner Enterprises trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WERN."
How often does Werner Enterprises pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Werner Enterprises?
Werner Enterprises declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share on Tuesday, January 15th. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 31st. View Werner Enterprises' Dividend History.
How were Werner Enterprises' earnings last quarter?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 18th. The transportation company reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by $0.06. The transportation company earned $629.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $628.71 million. Werner Enterprises had a net margin of 10.71% and a return on equity of 12.34%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 19.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.31 earnings per share. View Werner Enterprises' Earnings History.
When is Werner Enterprises' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WERN?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Werner Enterprises' shares. Their forecasts range from $35.00 to $50.00. On average, they expect Werner Enterprises' stock price to reach $42.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 27.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Werner Enterprises.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Werner Enterprises?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Werner Enterprises in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Werner Enterprises.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Werner Enterprises stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Werner Enterprises stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a premier transportation and logistics company. The company is engaged in hauling truckload shipments of general commodities in both interstate and intrastate commerce. The Company operates throughout the 48 contiguous states pursuant to operating authority, both common and contract, granted by the Department of Transportation and pursuant to intrastate authority granted by various states. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and expedited van; temperature-controlled. Werner Logistics portfolio includes truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal, international and final mile services. International services are provided through Werner's domestic and global subsidiary companies and include ocean, air and ground transportation; freight forwarding; and customs brokerage. " (11/17/2018)
- 2. Cowen Inc analysts commented, "We maintain our Buy rating and $67 price target on Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) ahead of the release of 1Q18 (March) results on Monday, April 30. We raise our 1Q18 EPS estimate to $0.74, from $0.71 (vs. $0.76 consensus), as we raise our blended quarterly comp estimate to +5.0%, from +4.7% (vs. +3.9% consensus). We believe there still is room for margin upside this year, which is reflected in our increased 2018 EPS estimate of $2.47, vs. our prior estimate of $2.45 and the $2.39 consensus. In our view, a solid cash position reflects the company’s operational strength." (4/20/2018)
Has Werner Enterprises been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about WERN stock have trended very positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Werner Enterprises earned a media sentiment score of 4.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the transportation company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Werner Enterprises' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Werner Enterprises include Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX), Landstar System (LSTR), Schneider National (SNDR), Heartland Express (HTLD), Saia (SAIA), Marten Transport (MRTN), ArcBest (ARCB), Universal Logistics (ULH), Covenant Transportation Group (CVTI), P.A.M. Transportation Services (PTSI), YRC Worldwide (YRCW), USA Truck (USAK), Celadon Group (CGIP), Celadon Group (CGI) and US Xpress Enterprises (USX).
Who are Werner Enterprises' key executives?
Werner Enterprises' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Derek J. Leathers, Pres & CEO (Age 48)
- Mr. John J. Steele, Exec. VP, Treasurer & CFO (Age 60)
- Mr. H. Marty Nordlund, Sr. EVP & COO (Age 56)
- Mr. James L. Johnson, Exec. VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 54)
- Mr. Jim S. Schelble, Exec. VP & Chief Admin. Officer (Age 57)
Who are Werner Enterprises' major shareholders?
Werner Enterprises' stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.14%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.30%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (6.82%), Fairpointe Capital LLC (3.51%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.40%) and Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.35%). Company insiders that own Werner Enterprises stock include Derek J Leathers, Diane K Duren, H Marty Nordlund and Jim S Schelble. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Werner Enterprises.
Which institutional investors are selling Werner Enterprises stock?
WERN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Alliancebernstein L.P., Victory Capital Management Inc., American Century Companies Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Laurion Capital Management LP, Fairpointe Capital LLC, Putnam Investments LLC and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Werner Enterprises.
Which institutional investors are buying Werner Enterprises stock?
WERN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, South Texas Money Management Ltd., BlackRock Inc., Pinnacle Associates Ltd., State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D and First Trust Advisors LP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Werner Enterprises.
How do I buy shares of Werner Enterprises?
Shares of WERN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Werner Enterprises' stock price today?
One share of WERN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.44.
How big of a company is Werner Enterprises?
Werner Enterprises has a market capitalization of $2.38 billion and generates $2.12 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $202.88 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.27 on an earnings per share basis. Werner Enterprises employs 9,043 workers across the globe.
What is Werner Enterprises' official website?
How can I contact Werner Enterprises?
Werner Enterprises' mailing address is 14507 FRONTIER ROAD, OMAHA NE, 68145. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 402-895-6640 or via email at [email protected]
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