WERNWerner Enterprises shows a mixed outlook. While its fundamental strength in the transportation sector and dividend yield are positive, recent performance trends and technical indicators suggest a period of consolidation or potential downside. Thematic tailwinds are present but not exceptionally strong.
Werner Enterprises operates in the transportation and logistics sector, benefiting from steady demand for goods movement. However, it faces competition and economic sensitivity, limiting exceptional thematic growth potential.
Werner Enterprises demonstrates solid financial health with a stable revenue base, reasonable profitability, and a healthy dividend yield. However, recent earnings trends show some pressure, and the P/E ratio suggests growth expectations are moderate.
Technical indicators suggest a bearish short-to-medium term outlook for Werner Enterprises. The stock is trading below key moving averages and exhibits weak momentum across multiple timeframes, indicating downward pressure.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Supply Chain Resilience | 70 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 55 |
| Technological Adoption in Logistics | 65 |
| Digitalization of Freight | 60 |
| Sustainability Initiatives | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 30 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 35 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 65 |
| Dividend Yield | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 20 |
| Momentum | 30 |
| Volume Confirmation | 40 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Short-term Oscillators | 40 |
Reasonable P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 96.207 is high, but the forward P/E ratio is not provided. However, the P/E to growth ratio is not available to assess if the high P/E is justified by growth.
Consistent Dividend Payments
The company has a dividend yield of 1.94% and has consistently paid dividends, with the last payment of $0.14 in July 2025.
High P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 96.207 is significantly high, suggesting the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
Negative EPS Surprise
The company has reported negative EPS surprises in recent quarters (e.g., Q2 2025 and Q1 2025), indicating a failure to meet analyst expectations.
July 2025
7
Ex-Dividend Date
July 2025
23
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.20
A: $0.05
L: $-0.03
H: 780.79M
A: 736.53M
L: 725.12M
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 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 provides time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; a regional short-haul fleet for truckload van service; and temperature-controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature-sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers to retail distribution center or manufacturing facility, utilizing either dry van or specialized trailers. It also provides non-asset-based transportation and logistics services comprising truckload logistics, which uses contracted carriers to complete shipments for brokerage customers and freight management customers for which offers logistics management services and solutions; the intermodal which offers rail transportation through alliances with rail and drayage providers as an alternative to truck transportation; and werner final mile offers residential and commercial deliveries of large or heavy items using third-party agents and independent contractors. In addition, the company sells used trucks and trailers; and trades used trucks to original equipment manufacturers. It transports retail store merchandise, consumer products, food and beverage products and manufactured products. As of December 31, 2024, it had a fleet of 7,450 trucks, which included 7,155 were company-operated, as well as 295 owned and operated by independent contractors; 28,665 trailers that comprised dry vans, flatbeds, temperature-controlled, and other trailers; and 18 drayage company trucks and 134 Final Mile delivery trucks. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
28.50 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for WERN have a max estimate of 45.00 and a min estimate of 21.00.