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WERN Stock Forecast: Werner Enterprises, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 24 Aug 2026
$38
−3.11% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Werner Enterprises, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +8.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
64 / 100
Median analyst target
$41
Analysts covering
16
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.7%
1M
−11.2%
YTD
+27.3%
1Y
+29.9%
From 52W high
−20.3%
From 52W low
+65.0%
$23
$47
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WERN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Werner Enterprises, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
64 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
84
Momentum
78
Revisions
77
Volatility
69
Value
50
Issuance
44
Growth
38
Quality
37
Size
34

Accruals (84): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Quality (37): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Size (34): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

WERN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WERN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WERNHigh $55Median $41Low $30

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
5 Buy9 Hold2 Sell
Low $30Median $41High $55

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026BairdUpgradeOutperform$43
30 July 2026SusquehannaUpgradePositive$48 → $44
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$37 → $39
23 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform$31 → $36
14 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
14 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral$47 → $48
13 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold$36 → $40
13 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
9 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$37 → $47
9 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
6 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
1 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeIn-Line—
23 June 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
17 June 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
5 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 June 2026SusquehannaMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsUnderperform—
29 Apr 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
29 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WERN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

WERN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+14.4%
Analysts raising
9
Analysts cutting
4
Fundamentals

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
84.8×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.7×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.5×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
24.0%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−85.6%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Gross margin
10.5%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.6%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Net margin
−1.4%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−3.9%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.9%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.5%

Higher than 34% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

WERN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelTrucking
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WERNWerner Enterprises, Inc.$2.3B
64
ARCBArcBest Corp.$3.2B
92
RXORXO, Inc.$3.7B
70
MRTNMarten Transport Ltd.$1.2B
64
HTLDHeartland Express, Inc.$994.4M
83
CVLGCovenant Logistics Group, Inc.$893.3M
62
SNDRSchneider National, Inc.$6.3B
91

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest WERN news & analysis

Werner® to Participate in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference

Business Wire · 24 Aug 2026neutral

Werner Enterprises announced it will participate in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California, including investor meetings. Members of Werner's management team will take part in a fireside chat presentation, which may be available via live webcast.

Why it matters — A WERN watcher would care because this conference appearance gives investors and analysts an opportunity to hear directly from Werner's management about the company's outlook.

Werner® Earns Double Industry Honors for Outstanding Support of Military Veterans and Families

Business Wire · 13 Aug 2026positive

Werner Enterprises announced it received two military community recognitions, including the Military Friendly Top Ten Company award for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its support for military veterans and their families.

Why it matters — The recognition reinforces Werner's reputation as an industry leader in veteran recruitment and retention, which may enhance its employer brand and workforce stability.

Werner® Announces Quarterly Dividend

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Werner Enterprises' Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share, payable on October 21, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 5, 2026. The company noted it has paid a quarterly cash dividend every quarter since July 1987.

Why it matters — The declaration of the regular quarterly dividend reaffirms Werner's continued long-running commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) Presents at Deutsche Bank's Chicago Industrials Summit Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Werner Enterprises presented at Deutsche Bank's Chicago Industrials Summit, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha. The item reports on the company's participation in the industry conference.

Why it matters — WERN watchers would care because the presentation transcript may offer insight into management's commentary on the company's operations and outlook at a major industry conference.

Werner® Honored With 2026 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026positive

Werner Enterprises has been honored with Logistics Management's 2026 Quest for Quality Award in the Truckload: Dry Freight Carriers category. The award, now in its 42nd year, is determined entirely by votes from Logistics Management readers, who are qualified supply chain professionals.

Why it matters — A WERN watcher would care because the award reflects recognition of customer satisfaction from qualified supply chain professionals in the truckload dry freight segment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WERN stock

What is the WERN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Werner Enterprises, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $30 to $55. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WERN stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Werner Enterprises, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Werner Enterprises, Inc. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WERN?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Werner Enterprises, Inc. ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (84 of 100).

Will WERN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +8.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Werner Enterprises, Inc. 64 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WERN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Werner Enterprises, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WERN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $30 to $55 over the next 12 months.

How has WERN stock performed over the past year?

Werner Enterprises, Inc. returned +29.9% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Werner Enterprises, Inc. do?

Werner Enterprises Inc. is a premier transportation and logistics company providing comprehensive services across North America.

What is the latest news on WERN?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 24 Aug 2026): "Werner® to Participate in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference". Werner Enterprises announced it will participate in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 15, 2026, in Laguna Beach, California, including investor meetings. Members of Werner's management team will take part in a fireside chat presentation, which may be available via live webcast.

Company

About Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Werner Enterprises Inc. is a premier transportation and logistics company providing comprehensive services across North America. It operates through two primary segments: Truckload Transportation Services, which encompasses dedicated, medium-to-long-haul, regional, expedited van, and temperature-controlled offerings; and Werner Logistics, featuring truck brokerage, freight management, intermodal, and final mile solutions. The company maintains a modern fleet of trucks and trailers, supported by Werner EDGE technology to enhance operational efficiency in truckload and logistics operations. Serving key industries such as grocery, bakery, and corrugated packaging, Werner Enterprises Inc. focuses on reliable freight delivery with coverage throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It supports a diverse workforce, including veterans and women drivers, through targeted hiring initiatives and recognition programs. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Werner Enterprises Inc. stands as one of the largest truckload carriers in the United States, playing a vital role in the North American supply chain.

CEO Mr. Derek J. Leathers · 14,500 employees · United States · https://www.werner.com