Werner Enterprises (WERN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
WERN Stock Forecast
Werner Enterprises stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $41.78 (represents a 16.02% upside from WERN’s last price of $36.01) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 10 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
WERN Price Target
The average price target for Werner Enterprises (WERN) is $41.78 based on 1-year price targets from 10 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $53.00 to $33.00. This represents a potential 16.02% upside from WERN's last price of $36.01.
WERN Analyst Ratings
According to 10 Wall Street analysts, Werner Enterprises's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for WERN stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (20.00%), 5 'Hold' (50.00%), 3 'Sell' (30.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Werner Enterprises Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2024 | Jack Atkins | Stephens | $36.00 | $36.69 | -1.88% | -0.03% |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Thomas Wadewitz | UBS | $39.00 | $34.86 | 11.88% | 8.30% |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Jonathan Chappell | Evercore ISI | $33.00 | $35.61 | -7.33% | -8.36% |
| May 02, 2024 | Brandon Oglenski | Barclays | $36.00 | $35.17 | 2.36% | -0.03% |
| Feb 08, 2023 | - | Goldman Sachs | $40.00 | $47.59 | -15.95% | 11.08% |
| Feb 08, 2023 | - | Cowen & Co. | $53.00 | $47.97 | 10.49% | 47.18% |
| Feb 08, 2023 | - | Wells Fargo | $50.00 | $48.95 | 2.15% | 38.85% |
| Feb 06, 2023 | - | Barclays | $54.00 | $48.73 | 10.81% | 49.96% |
| Jan 11, 2023 | - | Barclays | $48.00 | $42.91 | 11.86% | 33.30% |
| Jul 19, 2022 | - | UBS | $44.00 | $39.73 | 10.75% | 22.19% |
The latest Werner Enterprises stock forecast, released on Aug 05, 2024 by Jack Atkins from Stephens, set a price target of $36.00, which represents a -1.88% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($36.69), and a -0.03% decrease from WERN last price ($36.01).
Werner Enterprises Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 3 | 4 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $36.01 | $36.01 | $36.01 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -0.03% | -0.03% |
In the current month, the average price target of Werner Enterprises stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Werner Enterprises's last price of $36.01. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2024 | Stephens | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Cowen & Co. | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 09, 2024 | UBS | Buy | Neutral | Downgrade |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Evercore ISI | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Susquehanna | Neutral | Negative | Downgrade |
| Jun 06, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | Underweight | Initialise |
| May 02, 2024 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Credit Suisse | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Feb 08, 2023 | Goldman Sachs | Sell | Sell | Hold |
| Feb 08, 2023 | Cowen & Co. | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
Werner Enterprises's last stock rating was published by Stephens on Aug 05, 2024. The company gave WERN a "Equal-Weight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Werner Enterprises Financial Forecast
Werner Enterprises Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $821.95M | $817.74M | $811.10M | $832.71M | $861.49M | $827.61M | - | $764.61M | $765.22M | $702.89M | $649.81M | $616.45M | $620.30M | $590.21M | $568.96M | $592.70M | $621.79M | $618.26M |
| Avg Forecast | $920.48M | $903.11M | $886.06M | $869.34M | $845.07M | $824.07M | $794.13M | $777.15M | $792.38M | $773.02M | $769.81M | $788.30M | $820.90M | $812.72M | $819.28M | $850.83M | $848.74M | $825.98M | $788.65M | $749.71M | $728.12M | $703.78M | $648.67M | $609.97M | $615.62M | $601.15M | $563.48M | $576.41M | $628.99M | $624.93M |
| High Forecast | $947.84M | $929.95M | $912.40M | $895.19M | $870.19M | $848.56M | $817.73M | $800.25M | $815.93M | $777.33M | $792.70M | $811.74M | $828.83M | $830.38M | $843.64M | $876.13M | $873.97M | $850.53M | $788.65M | $765.38M | $743.34M | $718.49M | $662.23M | $622.72M | $628.49M | $613.72M | $575.26M | $588.46M | $642.14M | $638.00M |
| Low Forecast | $901.05M | $884.04M | $867.36M | $850.99M | $827.23M | $806.67M | $777.36M | $760.74M | $775.65M | $769.93M | $753.56M | $771.66M | $814.62M | $797.37M | $801.99M | $832.87M | $830.82M | $808.54M | $788.65M | $733.96M | $712.82M | $689.00M | $635.04M | $597.16M | $602.69M | $588.53M | $551.65M | $564.30M | $615.78M | $611.81M |
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 1.01% | 0.99% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.00% | - | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 1.03% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
Werner Enterprises's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $788.30M, with a low forecast of $771.66M, and a high forecast of $811.74M. WERN's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -4.09% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $821.95M (Dec 23).
Werner Enterprises EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $113.64M | $39.34M | $49.01M | $54.93M | $89.02M | $76.58M | - | $83.71M | $169.96M | $140.18M | $141.01M | $126.68M | $145.52M | $125.35M | $120.84M | $100.48M | $130.99M | $116.69M |
| Avg Forecast | $100.57M | $98.68M | $96.81M | $94.99M | $92.34M | $90.04M | $86.77M | $84.91M | $86.58M | $84.46M | $84.11M | $149.54M | $89.69M | $88.80M | $89.52M | $135.95M | $92.74M | $200.84M | $86.17M | $123.59M | $143.18M | $182.58M | $161.20M | $116.62M | $127.10M | $119.65M | $59.82M | $86.13M | $115.71M | $120.64M |
| High Forecast | $103.56M | $101.61M | $99.69M | $97.81M | $95.08M | $92.72M | $89.35M | $87.44M | $89.15M | $84.93M | $86.61M | $179.45M | $90.56M | $90.73M | $92.18M | $163.14M | $95.49M | $241.01M | $86.17M | $148.31M | $171.82M | $219.10M | $193.44M | $139.95M | $152.52M | $143.58M | $71.78M | $103.35M | $138.85M | $144.77M |
| Low Forecast | $98.45M | $96.59M | $94.77M | $92.98M | $90.39M | $88.14M | $84.94M | $83.12M | $84.75M | $84.13M | $82.34M | $119.63M | $89.01M | $87.12M | $87.63M | $108.76M | $90.78M | $160.67M | $86.17M | $98.87M | $114.55M | $146.07M | $128.96M | $93.30M | $101.68M | $95.72M | $47.85M | $68.90M | $92.57M | $96.51M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.27% | 0.44% | 0.55% | 0.40% | 0.96% | 0.38% | - | 0.68% | 1.19% | 0.77% | 0.87% | 1.09% | 1.14% | 1.05% | 2.02% | 1.17% | 1.13% | 0.97% |
4 analysts predict WERN's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $149.54M, with a high of $179.45M and a low of $119.63M. This is 31.59% upper than Werner Enterprises's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $113.64M.
Werner Enterprises Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $23.57M | $23.70M | $29.88M | $35.22M | $60.17M | $55.05M | - | $53.75M | $77.86M | $65.09M | $72.03M | $46.49M | $60.56M | $46.33M | $39.13M | $23.06M | $48.50M | $39.04M |
| Avg Forecast | $48.88M | $37.34M | $34.57M | $26.92M | $37.38M | $28.40M | $23.42M | $16.97M | $21.75M | $14.09M | $12.83M | $57.47M | $27.41M | $30.69M | $36.36M | $52.25M | $57.89M | $83.66M | $65.50M | $47.50M | $64.08M | $76.05M | $72.03M | $42.80M | $52.89M | $44.23M | $19.37M | $19.76M | $42.84M | $40.37M |
| High Forecast | $50.77M | $38.78M | $35.90M | $27.96M | $38.83M | $29.50M | $24.32M | $17.63M | $22.59M | $16.80M | $13.32M | $68.97M | $29.91M | $32.57M | $37.77M | $62.70M | $60.13M | $100.39M | $65.50M | $57.00M | $76.89M | $91.26M | $86.44M | $51.36M | $63.47M | $53.07M | $23.24M | $23.72M | $51.41M | $48.44M |
| Low Forecast | $47.54M | $36.31M | $33.62M | $26.18M | $36.36M | $27.62M | $22.77M | $16.51M | $21.15M | $12.47M | $12.48M | $45.98M | $23.67M | $28.18M | $35.36M | $41.80M | $56.30M | $66.93M | $65.50M | $38.00M | $51.26M | $60.84M | $57.63M | $34.24M | $42.31M | $35.38M | $15.50M | $15.81M | $34.27M | $32.29M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.86% | 0.77% | 0.82% | 0.67% | 1.04% | 0.66% | - | 1.13% | 1.22% | 0.86% | 1.00% | 1.09% | 1.14% | 1.05% | 2.02% | 1.17% | 1.13% | 0.97% |
Werner Enterprises's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $57.47M, with a range of $45.98M to $68.97M. WERN's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 143.81% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $23.57M (Dec 23).
Werner Enterprises SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $4.52M | $35.82M | $41.48M | $41.22M | $48.73M | $38.22M | - | $31.42M | $31.67M | $31.30M | $24.07M | $25.08M | $27.99M | $27.10M | $29.32M | $39.87M | $26.78M | $25.82M |
| Avg Forecast | $35.15M | $34.49M | $33.84M | $33.20M | $32.27M | $31.47M | $30.33M | $29.68M | $30.26M | $29.52M | $29.40M | $29.40M | $31.35M | $31.04M | $31.29M | $26.72M | $32.41M | $40.23M | $30.12M | $24.30M | $26.06M | $36.57M | $24.07M | $23.09M | $24.45M | $25.87M | $14.52M | $34.18M | $23.65M | $26.70M |
| High Forecast | $36.20M | $35.51M | $34.84M | $34.19M | $33.23M | $32.40M | $31.23M | $30.56M | $31.16M | $29.68M | $30.27M | $35.28M | $31.65M | $31.71M | $32.22M | $32.07M | $33.37M | $48.27M | $30.12M | $29.15M | $31.27M | $43.89M | $28.89M | $27.71M | $29.34M | $31.05M | $17.42M | $41.01M | $28.39M | $32.04M |
| Low Forecast | $34.41M | $33.76M | $33.12M | $32.50M | $31.59M | $30.80M | $29.69M | $29.05M | $29.62M | $29.40M | $28.78M | $23.52M | $31.11M | $30.45M | $30.63M | $21.38M | $31.73M | $32.18M | $30.12M | $19.44M | $20.85M | $29.26M | $19.26M | $18.47M | $19.56M | $20.70M | $11.61M | $27.34M | $18.92M | $21.36M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.14% | 1.15% | 1.33% | 1.54% | 1.50% | 0.95% | - | 1.29% | 1.22% | 0.86% | 1.00% | 1.09% | 1.14% | 1.05% | 2.02% | 1.17% | 1.13% | 0.97% |
Werner Enterprises's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $29.40M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $23.52M to $35.28M. The forecast indicates a 549.95% rise compared to WERN last annual SG&A of $4.52M (Dec 23).
Werner Enterprises EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.47 | $0.56 | $0.95 | $0.87 | - | $0.82 | $1.18 | $0.97 | $1.06 | $0.68 | $0.89 | $0.67 | $0.57 | $0.33 | $0.70 | $0.56 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.78 | $0.59 | $0.55 | $0.43 | $0.59 | $0.45 | $0.37 | $0.27 | $0.35 | $0.22 | $0.20 | $0.27 | $0.44 | $0.49 | $0.58 | $0.71 | $0.92 | $0.97 | $1.03 | $0.87 | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.87 | $0.63 | $0.79 | $0.64 | $0.41 | $0.35 | $0.60 | $0.59 |
| High Forecast | $0.81 | $0.62 | $0.57 | $0.44 | $0.62 | $0.47 | $0.39 | $0.28 | $0.36 | $0.27 | $0.21 | $0.28 | $0.48 | $0.52 | $0.60 | $0.74 | $0.96 | $1.01 | $1.03 | $0.89 | $0.99 | $0.98 | $0.89 | $0.65 | $0.81 | $0.66 | $0.42 | $0.36 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| Low Forecast | $0.76 | $0.58 | $0.53 | $0.42 | $0.58 | $0.44 | $0.36 | $0.26 | $0.34 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.26 | $0.38 | $0.45 | $0.56 | $0.69 | $0.90 | $0.94 | $1.03 | $0.84 | $0.93 | $0.93 | $0.85 | $0.62 | $0.76 | $0.63 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.58 | $0.57 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.85% | 0.76% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 1.03% | 0.90% | - | 0.95% | 1.23% | 1.02% | 1.22% | 1.07% | 1.13% | 1.04% | 1.39% | 0.93% | 1.18% | 0.95% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Werner Enterprises's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.27, with a low estimate of $0.26 and a high estimate of $0.28. This represents a -26.74% decrease compared to WERN previous annual EPS of $0.37 (Dec 23).
Werner Enterprises Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTLD | Heartland Express | $11.77 | $16.33 | 38.74% | Hold |
| MRTN | Marten Transport | $17.12 | $22.50 | 31.43% | Buy |
| KNX | Knight-Swift Transportation | $50.08 | $60.00 | 19.81% | Buy |
| WERN | Werner Enterprises | $36.01 | $41.78 | 16.02% | Hold |
| SNDR | Schneider National | $26.66 | $27.75 | 4.09% | Buy |
| PTSI | P.A.M. Transportation Services | $17.20 | $17.00 | -1.16% | Hold |
| ULH | Universal Logistics | $40.07 | $36.00 | -10.16% | - |
WERN Forecast FAQ
Is Werner Enterprises a good buy?
No, according to 10 Wall Street analysts, Werner Enterprises (WERN) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 20.00% of WERN's total ratings.
What is WERN's price target?
Werner Enterprises (WERN) average price target is $41.78 with a range of $33 to $53, implying a 16.02% from its last price of $36.01. The data is based on 10 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Werner Enterprises stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for WERN stock, the company can go up by 16.02% (from the last price of $36.01 to the average price target of $41.78), up by 47.18% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -8.36% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Werner Enterprises stock reach $50?
WERN's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $53 supports the claim that Werner Enterprises can reach $50 in the near future.
What are Werner Enterprises's analysts' financial forecasts?
Werner Enterprises's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $3.24B (high $3.34B, low $3.17B), average EBITDA is $354.06M (high $364.58M, low $346.58M), average net income is $106.17M (high $110.27M, low $103.26M), average SG&A $123.74M (high $127.42M, low $121.13M), and average EPS is $1.69 (high $1.75, low $1.64). WERN's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $3.58B (high $3.69B, low $3.5B), average EBITDA is $391.05M (high $402.68M, low $382.8M), average net income is $147.71M (high $153.42M, low $143.66M), average SG&A $136.67M (high $140.74M, low $133.79M), and average EPS is $2.35 (high $2.44, low $2.29).
Did the WERN's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Werner Enterprises's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $3.28B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $3.3B by -0.61%. Apple's EBITDA was $475.92M, beating the average prediction of $403.96M by 17.81%. The company's net income was $112.38M, missing the average estimation of $146.71M by -23.40%. Apple's SG&A was $18.48M, missing the average forecast of $120.4M by -84.65%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.76, missing the average prediction of $2.21 by -20.52%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Werner Enterprises's revenue was $821.94M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $820.9M by 0.13%. The company's EBITDA was $113.64M, beating the average prediction of $89.69M by 26.70%. Werner Enterprises's net income was $23.57M, missing the average estimation of $27.41M by -14.01%. The company's SG&A was $4.52M, missing the average forecast of $31.35M by -85.57%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.37, missing the average prediction of $0.436 by -15.16%