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Werner Enterprises (WERN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WERN Stock Forecast

Werner Enterprises stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $41.67 (represents a 6.93% upside from WERN’s last price of $38.97) and a rating consensus of 'Sell', based on 11 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

WERN Price Target

The average price target for Werner Enterprises (WERN) is $41.67 based on 1-year price targets from 11 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $53.00 to $32.00. This represents a potential 6.93% upside from WERN's last price of $38.97.

WERN Analyst Ratings

Sell

According to 11 Wall Street analysts, Werner Enterprises's rating consensus is 'Sell'. The analyst rating breakdown for WERN stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (18.18%), 4 'Hold' (36.36%), 5 'Sell' (45.45%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Werner Enterprises Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 30, 2024Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$32.00$38.31-16.47%-17.89%
Oct 03, 2024Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$35.00$37.02-5.46%-10.19%
Aug 05, 2024Jack AtkinsStephens$36.00$36.69-1.88%-7.62%
Jul 09, 2024Thomas WadewitzUBS$39.00$34.8611.88%0.08%
Jun 25, 2024Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$33.00$35.61-7.33%-15.32%
May 02, 2024Brandon OglenskiBarclays$36.00$35.172.36%-7.62%
Feb 08, 2023-Goldman Sachs$40.00$47.59-15.95%2.64%
Feb 08, 2023-Cowen & Co.$53.00$47.9710.49%36.00%
Feb 08, 2023-Wells Fargo$50.00$48.952.15%28.30%
Feb 06, 2023-Barclays$54.00$48.7310.81%38.57%
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The latest Werner Enterprises stock forecast, released on Oct 30, 2024 by Jonathan Chappell from Evercore ISI, set a price target of $32.00, which represents a -16.47% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($38.31), and a -17.89% decrease from WERN last price ($38.97).

Werner Enterprises Price Target by Period

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# Anlaysts126
Avg Price Target$32.00$33.50$35.17
Last Closing Price$38.97$38.97$38.97
Upside/Downside-17.89%-14.04%-9.75%

In the current month, the average price target of Werner Enterprises stock is $32.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -17.89% decrease as opposed to Werner Enterprises's last price of $38.97. This month's average price target is down -4.48% compared to last quarter, and down -9.01% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 30, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyHold
Oct 30, 2024Evercore ISINegativeNegativeHold
Oct 08, 2024CitigroupNeutralSellInitialise
Sep 26, 2024SusquehannaNegativeNegativeHold
Aug 05, 2024StephensEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Jul 31, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyBuyHold
Jul 09, 2024UBSBuyNeutralDowngrade
Jun 25, 2024Evercore ISIUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jun 24, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNegativeDowngrade
Jun 06, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightUnderweightInitialise
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Werner Enterprises's last stock rating was published by Cowen & Co. on Oct 30, 2024. The company gave WERN a "Buy" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Werner Enterprises Financial Forecast

Werner Enterprises Revenue Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
Revenue------------$821.95M$817.74M$811.10M$832.71M$861.49M$827.61M$836.28M$764.61M$765.22M$702.89M$649.81M$616.45M$620.30M$590.21M$568.96M$592.70M$621.79M$618.26M
Avg Forecast$885.19M$868.48M$852.09M$836.01M$827.77M$795.79M$784.77M$760.43M$766.58M$765.24M$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$902.96M$885.92M$869.20M$852.80M$844.39M$811.76M$800.53M$787.89M$767.74M$769.13M$769.81M$788.30M$828.83M$830.38M$835.74M$867.92M$865.78M$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
Low Forecast$856.24M$840.08M$824.22M$808.67M$800.69M$769.76M$759.10M$732.98M$765.42M$761.35M$769.81M$788.30M$814.62M$797.37M$792.49M$823.00M$820.98M$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
# Analysts22221114734451366555111211109999988
Surprise %------------1.00%1.01%0.99%0.98%1.02%1.00%1.06%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 $788.30M, and a high forecast of $788.30M. 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 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts22221114734451366555111211109999988
EBITDA------------$113.64M$39.34M$49.01M$54.93M$89.02M$76.58M$75.11M$83.71M$169.96M$140.18M$141.01M$126.68M$145.52M$125.35M$120.84M$100.48M$130.99M$116.69M
Avg Forecast$161.00M$157.96M$154.98M$152.06M$150.56M$144.74M$142.74M$138.31M$139.43M$139.18M$140.01M$149.54M$149.31M$147.82M$149.01M$135.95M$157.50M$90.25M$86.17M$123.59M$79.56M$76.90M$70.88M$116.62M$67.27M$65.68M$61.57M$86.13M$68.73M$68.28M
High Forecast$164.23M$161.13M$158.09M$155.11M$153.58M$147.65M$145.60M$143.30M$139.64M$139.89M$140.01M$179.45M$150.75M$151.03M$152.01M$163.14M$189.00M$90.25M$86.17M$148.31M$79.56M$76.90M$70.88M$139.95M$67.27M$65.68M$61.57M$103.35M$68.73M$68.28M
Low Forecast$155.73M$152.79M$149.91M$147.08M$145.63M$140.01M$138.07M$133.32M$139.22M$138.48M$140.01M$119.63M$148.16M$145.03M$144.14M$108.76M$126.00M$90.25M$86.17M$98.87M$79.56M$76.90M$70.88M$93.30M$67.27M$65.68M$61.57M$68.90M$68.73M$68.28M
Surprise %------------0.76%0.27%0.33%0.40%0.57%0.85%0.87%0.68%2.14%1.82%1.99%1.09%2.16%1.91%1.96%1.17%1.91%1.71%

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 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts22221114734451366555111211109999988
Net Income------------$23.57M$23.70M$29.88M$35.22M$60.17M$55.05M$72.29M$53.75M$77.86M$65.09M$72.03M$46.49M$60.56M$46.33M$39.13M$23.06M$48.50M$39.04M
Avg Forecast$40.13M$30.48M$28.49M$21.95M$30.80M$22.44M$18.39M$11.40M$13.74M$12.79M$12.66M$57.47M$27.05M$30.28M$35.88M$52.25M$70.48M$60.96M$64.61M$47.50M$60.37M$60.06M$54.73M$42.80M$49.40M$40.48M$25.74M$19.76M$37.43M$37.03M
High Forecast$41.18M$31.27M$29.23M$22.52M$31.60M$23.02M$18.87M$13.47M$14.34M$13.44M$12.66M$68.97M$29.51M$32.13M$36.81M$62.70M$84.58M$60.96M$64.61M$57.00M$60.37M$60.06M$54.73M$51.36M$49.40M$40.48M$25.74M$23.72M$37.43M$37.03M
Low Forecast$38.43M$29.18M$27.28M$21.02M$29.49M$21.48M$17.61M$9.32M$11.95M$12.15M$12.65M$45.98M$23.36M$27.81M$34.35M$41.80M$56.39M$60.96M$64.61M$38.00M$60.37M$60.06M$54.73M$34.24M$49.40M$40.48M$25.74M$15.81M$37.43M$37.03M
Surprise %------------0.87%0.78%0.83%0.67%0.85%0.90%1.12%1.13%1.29%1.08%1.32%1.09%1.23%1.14%1.52%1.17%1.30%1.05%

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 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts22221114734451366555111211109999988
SG&A------------$4.52M$35.82M$41.48M$41.22M$48.73M$38.22M$44.85M$31.42M$31.67M$31.30M$24.07M$25.08M$27.99M$27.10M$29.32M$39.87M$26.78M$25.82M
Avg Forecast$40.28M$39.52M$38.77M$38.04M$37.66M$36.21M$35.71M$34.60M$34.88M$34.82M$35.03M$29.40M$37.35M$36.98M$37.28M$26.72M$28.67M$31.54M$30.12M$24.30M$27.81M$26.88M$24.77M$23.09M$23.51M$22.96M$21.52M$34.18M$24.02M$23.86M
High Forecast$41.08M$40.31M$39.55M$38.80M$38.42M$36.93M$36.42M$35.85M$34.93M$34.99M$35.03M$35.28M$37.71M$37.78M$38.03M$32.07M$34.40M$31.54M$30.12M$29.15M$27.81M$26.88M$24.77M$27.71M$23.51M$22.96M$21.52M$41.01M$24.02M$23.86M
Low Forecast$38.96M$38.22M$37.50M$36.79M$36.43M$35.02M$34.54M$33.35M$34.83M$34.64M$35.03M$23.52M$37.06M$36.28M$36.06M$21.38M$22.93M$31.54M$30.12M$19.44M$27.81M$26.88M$24.77M$18.47M$23.51M$22.96M$21.52M$27.34M$24.02M$23.86M
Surprise %------------0.12%0.97%1.11%1.54%1.70%1.21%1.49%1.29%1.14%1.16%0.97%1.09%1.19%1.18%1.36%1.17%1.11%1.08%

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 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20Mar 20Dec 19Sep 19
# Analysts22221114734451366555111211109999988
EPS------------$0.37$0.37$0.47$0.56$0.95$0.87$1.12$0.82$1.18$0.97$1.06$0.68$0.89$0.67$0.57$0.33$0.70$0.56
Avg Forecast$0.65$0.49$0.46$0.35$0.50$0.36$0.30$0.18$0.22$0.21$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$0.66$0.50$0.47$0.36$0.51$0.37$0.30$0.22$0.23$0.22$0.20$0.27$0.48$0.52$0.59$0.73$0.94$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
Low Forecast$0.62$0.47$0.44$0.34$0.48$0.35$0.28$0.15$0.19$0.20$0.20$0.27$0.38$0.45$0.55$0.68$0.88$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
Surprise %------------0.85%0.76%0.81%0.79%1.03%0.90%1.09%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 $0.27 and a high estimate of $0.27. This represents a -26.74% decrease compared to WERN previous annual EPS of $0.37 (Dec 23).

Werner Enterprises Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
MRTNMarten Transport$16.59$22.5035.62%Hold
HTLDHeartland Express$12.19$16.3333.96%Hold
WERNWerner Enterprises$38.97$41.676.93%Sell
KNXKnight-Swift Transportation$56.01$59.406.05%Buy
PTSIP.A.M. Transportation Services$19.72$19.00-3.65%Hold
SNDRSchneider National$31.16$28.88-7.32%Buy
ULHUniversal Logistics$47.79$36.00-24.67%-

WERN Forecast FAQ

Is Werner Enterprises a good buy?

No, according to 11 Wall Street analysts, Werner Enterprises (WERN) is considered a 'Sell'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 18.18% of WERN's total ratings.

What is WERN's price target?

Werner Enterprises (WERN) average price target is $41.67 with a range of $32 to $53, implying a 6.93% from its last price of $38.97. The data is based on 11 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 6.93% (from the last price of $38.97 to the average price target of $41.67), up by 36.00% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -17.89% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Werner Enterprises stock reach $60?

WERN's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $41.67 does not support the claim that Werner Enterprises can reach $60 in the near future.

What is Werner Enterprises's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $32 price target for Werner Enterprises (WERN) this month, down -17.89% from its last price of $38.97. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -14.04% and decreased by -9.75%, respectively.

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 $3.17B (high $3.24B, low $3.06B), average EBITDA is $576.34M (high $590.13M, low $557.02M), average net income is $83.02M (high $86.96M, low $77.9M), average SG&A $144.18M (high $147.63M, low $139.34M), and average EPS is $1.34 (high $1.4, low $1.26). WERN's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $3.44B (high $3.51B, low $3.33B), average EBITDA is $626M (high $638.56M, low $605.52M), average net income is $121.05M (high $124.21M, low $115.9M), average SG&A $156.6M (high $159.74M, low $151.48M), and average EPS is $1.95 (high $2, low $1.87).

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, missing the average prediction of $582.09M by -18.24%. The company's net income was $112.38M, missing the average estimation of $145.45M by -22.74%. Apple's SG&A was $18.48M, missing the average forecast of $138.33M by -86.64%. 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, missing the average prediction of $149.31M by -23.89%. Werner Enterprises's net income was $23.57M, missing the average estimation of $27.05M by -12.85%. The company's SG&A was $4.52M, missing the average forecast of $37.35M by -87.89%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.37, missing the average prediction of $0.436 by -15.16%