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Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: WERN (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Profits (-10.58%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $29.13
1 Year Target Price $29.13
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 2 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35.34% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.69B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 33.31 | 1Y Target Price 29.13 |
Price to earnings Ratio 33.31 | 1Y Target Price 29.13 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 22.91 - 41.90 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 22.91 - 41.90 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.95% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.85 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-29 | When After Market | Estimate 0.05 | Actual 0.11 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.77% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.14% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.39% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 33.31 | Forward PE 49.75 | Enterprise Value 2367376274 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 |
Enterprise Value 2367376274 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.04 | Shares Outstanding 59830300 | Shares Floating 57029062 |
Shares Outstanding 59830300 | Shares Floating 57029062 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.34 | Percent Institutions 98.6 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Werner Enterprises Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Werner Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1956 by Clarence L. Werner. Initially a one-truck operation, it has grown into a major transportation and logistics company. It went public in 1986 and has expanded through acquisitions and organic growth.
Core Business Areas
- Truckload Transportation: Provides one-way and dedicated truckload services throughout North America.
- Logistics: Offers brokerage, intermodal, and final mile services, managing supply chains for customers.
- Werner Global Logistics: International transportation and logistics services.
Leadership and Structure
Derek J. Leathers is the Chairman, President and CEO. The company operates with a typical corporate structure with departments for operations, finance, sales, and human resources.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- One-Way Truckload: Standard over-the-road transportation of goods. Market share data is not directly available. Competitors include Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX), JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT).
- Dedicated Truckload: Provides dedicated trucking services for specific customers. Market share data is not directly available. Competitors include Ryder System (R), US Xpress.
- Brokerage: Arranges transportation for customers using third-party carriers. Market share data is not directly available. Competitors include C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW), Total Quality Logistics (TQL).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The trucking industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by economic conditions, fuel prices, and government regulations.
Positioning
Werner is a large, established player with a strong brand reputation. It competes on service, reliability, and technology. Werner is well-positioned to compete in a fragmented market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total US Trucking Market is expected to be around $800 billion by 2028. Werner is well-positioned to capture market share through its one way and dedicated truckload services, Werner Global Logistics and freight management.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large fleet size
- Established brand
- Extensive network
- Strong safety record
- Integrated logistics solutions
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industry
- Driver shortage
- High capital intensity
- Dependence on fuel prices
Opportunities
- E-commerce growth
- Increasing outsourcing of logistics
- Technological advancements
- Expansion into new markets
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Rising fuel costs
- Increased regulation
- Competition from other transportation modes
- Autonomous trucks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX)
- JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)
- Schneider National (SNDR)
- C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW)
Competitive Landscape
Werner competes on price, service, and reliability. It has a strong presence in the truckload market but faces competition from other large carriers and brokers. Schneider, Swift and JB Hunt are bigger in terms of market share.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Werner has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology and driver recruitment.
Summary
Werner Enterprises is a well-established transportation company with a strong brand. Its large fleet and integrated logistics solutions are strengths. However, it's susceptible to industry cycles and driver shortages. Strategic acquisitions and technology investments will be key to future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Werner Enterprises Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Omaha, NE, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Derek J. Leathers | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Trucking | Full time employees 13000 | Website https://www.werner.com |
Full time employees 13000 | Website https://www.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 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.
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