WERNER ENTERPRISES INC

Werner Enterprises (WERN) Stock

US truckload carrier with fleet and brokerage services. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Werner Enterprises in July 2026.

Werner Enterprises (WERN) is a US-based transportation and logistics company focused on full truckload services, managed transportation and brokerage. The business combines an asset fleet of tractors and trailers with technology-enabled logistics solutions to serve retail, manufacturing and freight-forwarding customers. Investors should note Werner’s performance tends to be cyclical, linked to freight volumes, economic activity and fuel costs; profitability can swing with utilisation, pricing and regulatory shifts. The company has been investing in telematics, routing software and safety programmes to improve efficiency and asset utilisation. Key risks include fuel price volatility, driver availability, regulatory changes and capital expenditure needs for fleet renewal. With a market capitalisation around $1.72bn, WERN sits in the small-to-mid cap range where company-specific and macro factors can create sharper share-price moves. This summary is for educational purposes only and not personal advice — values can fall as well as rise and past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Hold

Analyst Rating

Analysts suggest holding Werner Enterprises' stock with a target price of $27.33, indicating limited upside.

Above Average

Financial Health

Werner Enterprises is performing well with strong profits, cash flow, and revenue growth.

Below Average

Dividend

Werner Enterprises has a below-average dividend yield of 1.61%. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $16.10 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Freight cycle sensitivity

Werner’s results often track economic activity and freight demand, so revenue and margins can swing with the cycle — though efficient utilisation can help cushion downturns.

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Logistics and scale

Its mix of asset-based trucking, brokerage and managed services offers diversification and customer stickiness, but competitive pressures remain.

Cost and fuel exposure

Fuel, labour and fleet renewal are major cost drivers; efficient routing and technology help, yet volatility in these inputs can affect earnings.

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