Question 1

Do analysts prefer WERN or ARCB?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises currently has a consensus price target of $41.54, indicating a potential upside of 7.92%. ArcBest has a consensus price target of $154.23, indicating a potential upside of 5.10%. Given Werner Enterprises' higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Werner Enterprises is more favorable than ArcBest. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Werner Enterprises 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.19 ArcBest 0 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.60

Question 2

Is WERN or ARCB a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. ArcBest pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Werner Enterprises pays out -73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ArcBest pays out 69.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Werner Enterprises has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Werner Enterprises is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 3

Which has higher earnings & valuation, WERN or ARCB?

Accepted Answer

ArcBest has higher revenue and earnings than Werner Enterprises. Werner Enterprises is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ArcBest, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Werner Enterprises $2.97B 0.78 -$14.40M -$0.76 N/A ArcBest $4.01B 0.82 $60.10M $0.69 212.67

Question 4

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in WERN or ARCB?

Accepted Answer

89.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of ArcBest shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of ArcBest shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 5

Is WERN or ARCB more profitable?

Accepted Answer

ArcBest has a net margin of 0.39% compared to Werner Enterprises' net margin of -1.42%. ArcBest's return on equity of 7.92% beat Werner Enterprises' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Werner Enterprises -1.42% 1.18% 0.52% ArcBest 0.39% 7.92% 4.15%

Question 6

Which has more volatility and risk, WERN or ARCB?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ArcBest has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 7

Does the media refer more to WERN or ARCB?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, ArcBest had 4 more articles in the media than Werner Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for ArcBest and 11 mentions for Werner Enterprises. ArcBest's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Werner Enterprises' score of 0.43 indicating that ArcBest is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Werner Enterprises 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral ArcBest 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 8

Do analysts prefer HTLD or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Heartland Express presently has a consensus target price of $13.00, suggesting a potential upside of 2.69%. Werner Enterprises has a consensus target price of $41.54, suggesting a potential upside of 7.92%. Given Werner Enterprises' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Werner Enterprises is more favorable than Heartland Express. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Heartland Express 3 Sell rating(s) 2 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.00 Werner Enterprises 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.19

Question 9

Is HTLD or WERN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Heartland Express pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Werner Enterprises pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Heartland Express pays out -28.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Werner Enterprises pays out -73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Werner Enterprises has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Werner Enterprises is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 10

Which has higher earnings and valuation, HTLD or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises has higher revenue and earnings than Heartland Express. Werner Enterprises is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Heartland Express, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Heartland Express $805.71M 1.22 -$52.45M -$0.28 N/A Werner Enterprises $2.97B 0.78 -$14.40M -$0.76 N/A

Question 11

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HTLD or WERN?

Accepted Answer

53.5% of Heartland Express shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are held by institutional investors. 41.6% of Heartland Express shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 12

Is HTLD or WERN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises has a net margin of -1.42% compared to Heartland Express' net margin of -2.98%. Werner Enterprises' return on equity of 1.18% beat Heartland Express' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Heartland Express -2.98% -0.92% -0.58% Werner Enterprises -1.42% 1.18% 0.52%

Question 13

Which has more risk and volatility, HTLD or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Heartland Express has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Werner Enterprises has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 14

Does the media prefer HTLD or WERN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Werner Enterprises had 7 more articles in the media than Heartland Express. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Werner Enterprises and 4 mentions for Heartland Express. Heartland Express' average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat Werner Enterprises' score of 0.43 indicating that Heartland Express is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Heartland Express 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Werner Enterprises 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 15

Do analysts recommend HUBG or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group presently has a consensus target price of $43.31, indicating a potential upside of 3.98%. Werner Enterprises has a consensus target price of $41.54, indicating a potential upside of 7.92%. Given Werner Enterprises' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Werner Enterprises is more favorable than Hub Group. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Hub Group 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.31 Werner Enterprises 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.19

Question 16

Is HUBG or WERN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Werner Enterprises pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Werner Enterprises pays out -73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Werner Enterprises has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Werner Enterprises is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Question 17

Which has better valuation & earnings, HUBG or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Werner Enterprises. Werner Enterprises is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hub Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Hub Group $3.95B 0.65 $103.99M $1.73 24.08 Werner Enterprises $2.97B 0.78 -$14.40M -$0.76 N/A

Question 18

Do insiders & institutionals believe in HUBG or WERN?

Accepted Answer

46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Question 19

Is HUBG or WERN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group has a net margin of 0.00% compared to Werner Enterprises' net margin of -1.42%. Werner Enterprises' return on equity of 1.18% beat Hub Group's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Hub Group N/A N/A N/A Werner Enterprises -1.42% 1.18% 0.52%

Question 20

Which has more risk & volatility, HUBG or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Hub Group has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Werner Enterprises has a beta of 1.27, suggesting that its share price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 21

Does the media refer more to HUBG or WERN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Hub Group had 35 more articles in the media than Werner Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 46 mentions for Hub Group and 11 mentions for Werner Enterprises. Werner Enterprises' average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Hub Group's score of 0.20 indicating that Werner Enterprises is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hub Group 6 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 33 Neutral mention(s) 4 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral Werner Enterprises 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Question 22

Do analysts recommend WERN or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises presently has a consensus price target of $41.54, indicating a potential upside of 7.92%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a consensus price target of $286.30, indicating a potential upside of 1.41%. Given Werner Enterprises' higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Werner Enterprises is more favorable than J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Werner Enterprises 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.19 J.B. Hunt Transport Services 1 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 13 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.62

Question 23

Is WERN or JBHT a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Werner Enterprises pays out -73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 25.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Werner Enterprises has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and J.B. Hunt Transport Services has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. Werner Enterprises is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 24

Which has better earnings & valuation, WERN or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has higher revenue and earnings than Werner Enterprises. Werner Enterprises is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J.B. Hunt Transport Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Werner Enterprises $2.97B 0.78 -$14.40M -$0.76 N/A J.B. Hunt Transport Services $12.00B 2.21 $598.28M $7.06 39.99

Question 25

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of WERN or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

89.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Question 26

Is WERN or JBHT more profitable?

Accepted Answer

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Werner Enterprises' net margin of -1.42%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity of 18.75% beat Werner Enterprises' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Werner Enterprises -1.42% 1.18% 0.52% J.B. Hunt Transport Services 5.31% 18.75% 8.46%

Question 27

Which has more risk & volatility, WERN or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

Werner Enterprises has a beta of 1.27, indicating that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 28

Does the media favor WERN or JBHT?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 3 more articles in the media than Werner Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 11 mentions for Werner Enterprises. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Werner Enterprises' score of 0.43 indicating that J.B. Hunt Transport Services is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Werner Enterprises 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral J.B. Hunt Transport Services 7 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 6 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Question 29

Do analysts prefer LSTR or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System presently has a consensus target price of $196.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.90%. Werner Enterprises has a consensus target price of $41.54, indicating a potential upside of 7.92%. Given Werner Enterprises' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Werner Enterprises is more favorable than Landstar System. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Landstar System 2 Sell rating(s) 10 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 2 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.29 Werner Enterprises 3 Sell rating(s) 8 Hold rating(s) 4 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.19

Question 30

Is LSTR or WERN a better dividend stock?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Werner Enterprises pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Landstar System pays out 41.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Werner Enterprises pays out -73.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Landstar System has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years and Werner Enterprises has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Werner Enterprises is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Question 31

Which has better valuation & earnings, LSTR or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Werner Enterprises. Werner Enterprises is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Landstar System, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Landstar System $4.74B 1.35 $115.01M $3.86 48.87 Werner Enterprises $2.97B 0.78 -$14.40M -$0.76 N/A

Question 32

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in LSTR or WERN?

Accepted Answer

98.0% of Landstar System shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Landstar System shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Werner Enterprises shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Question 33

Is LSTR or WERN more profitable?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.64% compared to Werner Enterprises' net margin of -1.42%. Landstar System's return on equity of 20.84% beat Werner Enterprises' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Landstar System 2.64% 20.84% 10.42% Werner Enterprises -1.42% 1.18% 0.52%

Question 34

Which has more risk and volatility, LSTR or WERN?

Accepted Answer

Landstar System has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Werner Enterprises has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the broader market.

Question 35

Does the media refer more to LSTR or WERN?

Accepted Answer

In the previous week, Landstar System had 6 more articles in the media than Werner Enterprises. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Landstar System and 11 mentions for Werner Enterprises. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Werner Enterprises' score of 0.43 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Landstar System 4 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Werner Enterprises 4 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Metric	Werner Enterprises	Ground Transportation Industry	Industrials Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.27B	$20.76B	$10.91B	$13.08B
Dividend Yield	1.48%	2.00%	97.00%	10.74%
P/E Ratio	-50.64	42.81	28.34	25.25
Price / Sales	0.78	2.44	348.80	104.62
Price / Cash	7.94	42.80	24.83	50.58
Price / Book	1.70	3.01	4.56	6.24
Net Income	-$14.40M	$944.84M	$607.65M	$347.70M
7 Day Performance	4.39%	2.45%	1.61%	1.92%
1 Month Performance	-12.70%	1.05%	3.21%	1.05%
1 Year Performance	34.25%	13.06%	13.29%	19.53%

Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WERN Werner Enterprises	4.1616 of 5 stars	$38.49 +1.7%	$41.54 +7.9%	+37.4%	$2.27B	$2.97B	N/A	8,677	Dividend Announcement
ARCB ArcBest	4.0958 of 5 stars	$144.51 +5.0%	$154.23 +6.7%	+94.6%	$3.22B	$4.01B	209.43	14,000	Insider Trade
HTLD Heartland Express	2.8641 of 5 stars	$12.75 +4.1%	$13.20 +3.5%	+50.8%	$987.77M	$762.55M	N/A	4,560	Analyst Forecast
HUBG Hub Group	2.9102 of 5 stars	$47.76 +3.4%	$43.31 -9.3%	+12.4%	$2.92B	$3.95B	27.65	6,500	Trending News Gap Up
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services	4.0906 of 5 stars	$274.57 +2.9%	$286.30 +4.3%	+93.2%	$25.79B	$12.00B	38.89	31,750	Positive News

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How does Werner Enterprises compare to ArcBest?

Do analysts prefer WERN or ARCB?

Does the media refer more to WERN or ARCB?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in WERN or ARCB?

Is WERN or ARCB more profitable?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, WERN or ARCB?

Is WERN or ARCB a better dividend stock?

Which has more volatility and risk, WERN or ARCB?

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Does the media prefer HTLD or WERN?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HTLD or WERN?

Is HTLD or WERN more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, HTLD or WERN?

Is HTLD or WERN a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, HTLD or WERN?

Do analysts prefer HTLD or WERN?

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Which has better valuation & earnings, HUBG or WERN?

Is HUBG or WERN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts recommend HUBG or WERN?

Does the media refer more to HUBG or WERN?

Is HUBG or WERN more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in HUBG or WERN?

Which has more risk & volatility, HUBG or WERN?

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Does the media favor WERN or JBHT?

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Which has better earnings & valuation, WERN or JBHT?

Is WERN or JBHT a better dividend stock?

Is WERN or JBHT more profitable?

Do analysts recommend WERN or JBHT?

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