Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) Stock Price & Analysis
Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) fell 3.39% to USD 42.42 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
WERN last closed at USD 43.91; the session ranged USD 42.29–44.09 on volume of 1,577,179 shares. Market capitalization is $2.54B, with a 52-week range of USD 23.06–47.49 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC)
| Price | USD 42.42 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.39% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 43.91 |
| Open | USD 43.69 |
| Day Range | USD 42.29 – 44.09 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 23.06 – 47.49 |
| Volume | 1,577,179 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.54B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (WERN)
Nexqual's technical model rates WERN "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.27 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 42.38) |
| MACD | 0.8 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (WERN)
Wall Street analysts rate WERN "Hold" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 42.87 (range USD 30–55), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 42.87 |
| High Target | USD 55 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 11 / 2 |
Earnings (WERN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.23 |
| Revenue Estimate | $932.07M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.02 vs est -0.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.05 vs est 0.11 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.03 vs est 0.13 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.05 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (WERN)
| Total Revenue | $3.07B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +13.60% |
| Gross Margin | +19.41% |
| Operating Margin | +0.76% |
| Profit Margin | -0.28% |
| ROE | -1.21% |
| Debt / Equity | 75.55 |
| Current Ratio | 1.46 |
| Total Cash | $61.54M |
| Total Debt | $1.04B |
| Free Cash Flow | $-18.56M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Financial Health Score (WERN)
Nexqual rates Werner Enterprises Inc's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 19%, operating 1% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $62M cash vs $1.04B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$19M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -1%, ROA 1.4% |
Ownership (WERN)
| Insider Ownership | +1.12% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +110.15% |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.95M |
| Float | 58.72M |
| Short % of Float | +10.00% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Leadership (WERN)
Werner Enterprises Inc is led by Derek J. Leathers (age 55), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | Derek J. Leathers (age 55) |
|---|---|
| President & Chief Legal Officer | Nathan J. Meisgeier (age 51) |
| Executive VP, Treasurer & CFO | Christopher D. Wikoff (age 50) |
| Executive VP & COO | Eric J. Downing (age 52) |
| Founder & Chairman Emeritus | Clarence L. Werner (age 87) |
Major Backers & Investors (WERN)
Notable institutional backers of Werner Enterprises Inc include American Century Companies Inc, FMR, LLC, Deprince, Race & Zollo, Inc., according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 8.85% |
| FMR, LLC | 8.02% |
| Deprince, Race & Zollo, Inc. | 5.1% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 3.93% |
| Wellington Management | 3.26% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT RBA American Industrial Renaissanc | 3.12% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.12% |
| Vanguard Group | 16.85% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.33% |
| State Street | 4.27% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC.
From Werner Enterprises Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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, Canada, and internationally.
- 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, 2025, it had a fleet of 7,100 trucks, which included 6,785 that were company-operated, as well as 315 owned and operated by independent contractors; 28,780 trailers that comprised dry vans, flatbeds, and temperature-controlled, and other trailers; and 27 drayage company trucks and 170 Final Mile delivery trucks.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTLD | Heartland Express, Inc. | USD 14.28 | ▼ 6.3% |
| KNX | Knight-Swift Transportation Hol | USD 72.5 | ▼ 4.66% |
| MRTN | Marten Transport, Ltd. | USD 16.3 | ▼ 5.89% |
| LSTR | Landstar System, Inc. | USD 200.28 | ▼ 4.66% |
| JBHT | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I | USD 288.3 | ▼ 1.35% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:04 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.