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Werner Enterprises NasdaqGS:WERN Stock Report

Last Price

US$35.80

Market Cap

US$2.2b

7D

-7.8%

1Y

-16.3%

Updated

22 Dec, 2024

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Werner Enterprises, Inc.

NasdaqGS:WERN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.2b

WERN Stock Overview

Engages in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. More details

WERN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth3/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Trading at 60.8% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 42% per year

Risk Analysis

Interest payments are not well covered by earnings

Large one-off items impacting financial results

Profit margins (1.5%) are lower than last year (4.5%)

Dividend of 1.56% is not well covered by free cash flows


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Consensus Narrative from 15 Analysts

Technology And Operational Focus Will Drive Future Efficiency In Logistics

Key Takeaways Contractual rate increases and operational tech investments project revenue growth, but persistent cost pressures and competition could squeeze net margins. Expansion in Dedicated fleet and logistics suggest revenue potential, yet macroeconomic factors and interest expenses may challenge earnings growth.
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US$36.33
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1.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
4.75%
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. Competitors

ArcBest

NasdaqGS:ARCB

US$2.2b

Marten Transport

NasdaqGS:MRTN

US$1.3b

Universal Logistics Holdings

NasdaqGS:ULH

US$1.2b

Schneider National

NYSE:SNDR

US$5.1b

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Werner Enterprises
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$35.80
52 Week HighUS$43.14
52 Week LowUS$33.12
Beta0.82
1 Month Change-10.34%
3 Month Change-3.74%
1 Year Change-16.28%
3 Year Change-22.49%
5 Year Change-1.16%
Change since IPO1,062.34%

Recent News & Updates

What Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Doing?

Dec 10
What Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Doing?

Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Dividend Will Be $0.14

Nov 22
Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Dividend Will Be $0.14

We Think That There Are More Issues For Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

Nov 19
We Think That There Are More Issues For Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Nov 08
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Recent updates

What Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Doing?

Dec 10
What Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Doing?

Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Dividend Will Be $0.14

Nov 22
Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Dividend Will Be $0.14

We Think That There Are More Issues For Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

Nov 19
We Think That There Are More Issues For Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Than Just Sluggish Earnings

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Nov 08
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Oct 18
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.14

Sep 25
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.14

Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)

Sep 07
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)

Werner Enterprises Q2: Why It Is Lagging The Market

Aug 21

Werner Enterprises, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Aug 01
Werner Enterprises, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Jun 29
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Jun 15
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Here's Why Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

May 22
Here's Why Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

What Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Doing?

Apr 05
What Is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Doing?

Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Mar 19
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Investors Could Be Concerned With Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Returns On Capital

Feb 23
Investors Could Be Concerned With Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Returns On Capital

Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Trading At A 38% Discount?

Feb 08
Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Trading At A 38% Discount?

Is Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) A Risky Investment?

Dec 20
Is Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) A Risky Investment?

At US$40.94, Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 04
At US$40.94, Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Oct 28
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

These 4 Measures Indicate That Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Using Debt Extensively

Sep 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Using Debt Extensively

Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.14

Aug 29
Werner Enterprises' (NASDAQ:WERN) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.14

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.14

Aug 15
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.14

At US$45.71, Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Aug 05
At US$45.71, Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Worth Looking At Closely?

Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Above Its Share Price

Jul 18
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WERN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Above Its Share Price

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jun 28
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.14

May 15
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.14

Should You Investigate Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) At US$46.07?

May 03
Should You Investigate Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) At US$46.07?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)

Apr 14
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Mar 30
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Slowing Rates Of Return At Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Jan 21
Slowing Rates Of Return At Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Is There Now An Opportunity In Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)?

Jan 05
Is There Now An Opportunity In Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)?

Does Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 20
Does Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Here's Why Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Dec 05
Here's Why Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Oct 14
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Werner Enterprises and Kodiak Robotics collaborate to run 24/7 long-haul autonomous freight operations

Sep 29

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)

Sep 29
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN)

Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Potentially Undervalued?

Sep 13
Is Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) Potentially Undervalued?

Shareholder Returns

WERNUS TransportationUS Market
7D-7.8%-3.8%-2.4%
1Y-16.3%-0.9%23.3%

Return vs Industry: WERN underperformed the US Transportation industry which returned -0.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: WERN underperformed the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is WERN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
WERN volatility
WERN Average Weekly Movement4.1%
Transportation Industry Average Movement6.3%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: WERN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: WERN's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
195613,809Derek Leatherswww.werner.com

Werner Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment operates a fleet of medium-to-long-haul vans 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; a regional short-haul fleet that provides truckload van service in the United States; and temperature-controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature-sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Werner Enterprises's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
WERN fundamental statistics
Market capUS$2.21b
Earnings (TTM)US$45.92m
Revenue (TTM)US$3.10b

48.2x

P/E Ratio

0.7x

P/S Ratio

Is WERN overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
WERN income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$3.10b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.47b
Gross ProfitUS$627.83m
Other ExpensesUS$581.91m
EarningsUS$45.92m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.74
Gross Margin20.27%
Net Profit Margin1.48%
Debt/Equity Ratio46.4%

How did WERN perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.6%

Current Dividend Yield

77%

Payout Ratio

Does WERN pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy WERN by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Werner Enterprises dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJan 02 2025
Dividend Pay DateJan 15 2025
Days until Ex dividend11 days
Days until Dividend pay date24 days

Does WERN pay a reliable dividends?

See WERN dividend history and benchmarks

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/22 01:54
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 39 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Garrett HollandBaird
Brandon OglenskiBarclays
Eric MorganBarclays