Werner Enterprises - WERN Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $44.00
  • Forecasted Upside: 24.79%
  • Number of Analysts: 9
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$35.26
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Analyst Price Target for WERN

Analyst Price Target is $44.00
▲ +24.79% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 9 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Werner Enterprises in the last 3 months. The average price target is $44.00, with a high forecast of $59.00 and a low forecast of $34.00. The average price target represents a 24.79% upside from the last price of $35.26.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 9 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Werner Enterprises. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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10/26/2022
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1/24/2023
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4/24/2023
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7/23/2023
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10/21/2023
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1/19/2024
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Latest Recommendations

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Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/18/2024Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$42.00 ➝ $39.00Low
4/15/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$35.00 ➝ $34.00Low
4/1/2024BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $40.00Low
3/25/2024SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $35.00Low
2/8/2024Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$45.00 ➝ $42.00Low
2/7/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $59.00Low
2/7/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.00Low
2/7/2024SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $40.00Low
2/7/2024TD CowenBoost TargetOutperform$40.00 ➝ $43.00Low
1/17/2024SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $42.00Low
1/10/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $45.00Low
11/7/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $61.00Low
11/3/2023StephensLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $48.00Low
11/2/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $40.00N/A
11/2/2023SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $39.00N/A
11/2/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$41.00 ➝ $37.00Low
10/19/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform$47.00 ➝ $37.00Low
10/11/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$49.00 ➝ $41.00Low
10/9/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$52.00 ➝ $47.00Low
10/4/2023BarclaysLower Target$50.00 ➝ $45.00Low
10/3/2023SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$48.00 ➝ $42.00Low
9/27/2023Evercore ISILower Target$47.00 ➝ $42.00Low
8/16/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$48.00 ➝ $49.00Low
8/8/2023Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $52.00Low
8/4/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $62.00Low
8/4/2023SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $48.00Low
7/17/2023BarclaysLower Target$52.00 ➝ $50.00Low
7/13/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$50.00 ➝ $47.00Low
7/6/2023Morgan StanleyLower Target$66.00 ➝ $65.00Low
6/29/2023SusquehannaBoost Target$42.00 ➝ $45.00Low
6/27/2023Evercore ISILower Target$46.00 ➝ $45.00Low
5/17/2023Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $48.00Low
5/4/2023Stifel NicolausLower Target$54.00 ➝ $51.00Low
5/4/2023SusquehannaLower Target$43.00 ➝ $42.00Low
5/4/2023UBS GroupLower Target$57.00 ➝ $54.00Low
5/4/2023BarclaysLower Target$54.00 ➝ $52.00Low
4/10/2023SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $43.00Low
2/9/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$57.00 ➝ $56.00Low
2/8/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell$36.00 ➝ $40.00Low
2/8/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$38.00 ➝ $39.00Low
2/8/2023StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight$46.00Low
2/8/2023CowenBoost TargetOutperform$43.00 ➝ $53.00Low
2/8/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$40.00 ➝ $50.00Low
2/8/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform$49.00 ➝ $54.00Low
2/6/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$48.00 ➝ $54.00Low
1/17/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$50.00Low
1/11/2023CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$42.00 ➝ $48.00Low
1/11/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$43.00 ➝ $48.00Low
1/9/2023SusquehannaDowngradePositive ➝ Neutral$45.00Low
11/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$48.00 ➝ $57.00Low
11/15/2022CowenBoost Target$43.00Low
11/11/2022UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $51.00Low
11/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$54.00 ➝ $48.00Low
11/4/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$73.00 ➝ $68.00Low
11/3/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$39.00 ➝ $38.00Low
10/14/2022Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
10/12/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$43.00 ➝ $42.00Low
10/11/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$51.00 ➝ $44.00Low
10/11/2022BarclaysLower Target$47.00 ➝ $43.00Low
10/7/2022CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $42.00Low
10/4/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$43.00 ➝ $40.00Low
8/9/2022Evercore ISIBoost Target$43.00Low
8/9/2022CowenBoost Target$47.00Low
8/4/2022Susquehanna BancsharesBoost Target$47.00 ➝ $50.00Low
8/4/2022SusquehannaBoost Target$47.00 ➝ $50.00Low
8/4/2022CitigroupBoost Target$41.00 ➝ $44.00Low
7/19/2022CitigroupSet Target$41.00Low
7/19/2022UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$49.00 ➝ $44.00Low
7/15/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$38.00 ➝ $43.00Low
7/12/2022Evercore ISILower TargetIn-Line$46.00 ➝ $42.00Low
7/12/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$42.00 ➝ $43.00Low
7/12/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $47.00N/A
6/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperform$51.00Low
4/26/2022Susquehanna BancsharesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$46.00High
4/26/2022SusquehannaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$49.00 ➝ $46.00Medium
4/8/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$47.00 ➝ $42.00High
4/8/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$38.00High
4/1/2022StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$56.00 ➝ $47.00High
3/24/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $46.00Medium
2/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $47.00Medium
1/14/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$55.00 ➝ $53.00Medium
11/29/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$62.00 ➝ $55.00Low
10/29/2021Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $49.00High
9/15/2021CowenUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $56.00Low
8/2/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$60.00 ➝ $65.00Low
7/13/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$47.00 ➝ $44.00Medium
7/2/2021Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingHold$49.00Low
6/21/2021Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageBuyHigh
6/15/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetAverage ➝ Buy$61.00 ➝ $64.00Low
6/7/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$45.00Medium
4/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$56.00 ➝ $60.00High
4/13/2021SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $48.00Low
4/12/2021Susquehanna BancsharesBoost TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $48.00Low
3/26/2021Vertical ResearchInitiated CoverageBuyHigh
3/17/2021UBS GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $50.00Low
3/16/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$51.00 ➝ $43.00Low
3/11/2021UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
3/10/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$51.00 ➝ $43.00Low
3/4/2021Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $52.00High
2/8/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$54.00 ➝ $56.00Low
1/26/2021SusquehannaDowngradePositive ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $45.00Medium
1/26/2021Susquehanna BancsharesDowngradePositive ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $45.00Low
1/19/2021Credit Suisse GroupUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$43.00 ➝ $44.00Low
12/14/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$36.00Medium
12/4/2020Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageIn-Line$41.00Low
11/30/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $49.00Low
11/24/2020Smith Barney CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $45.00Low
11/23/2020Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
10/29/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$53.00 ➝ $48.00Medium
10/29/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $54.00High
10/16/2020BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$54.00High
10/15/2020Stifel NicolausUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $51.00High
10/5/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$49.00 ➝ $50.00Low
9/23/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$47.00Low
7/30/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$47.00 ➝ $51.00Low
7/30/2020CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$39.00 ➝ $48.00High
7/30/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $55.00High
7/24/2020Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingSell$39.00Low
7/15/2020BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$41.00 ➝ $45.00Low
7/8/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$48.00 ➝ $52.00Low
7/7/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$48.00 ➝ $50.00High
7/6/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$44.00 ➝ $45.00Medium
6/17/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$46.00 ➝ $47.00Medium
6/15/2020UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $49.00High
4/29/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $48.00High
4/29/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$33.00 ➝ $37.00High
4/29/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$40.00 ➝ $44.00High
4/29/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$37.00 ➝ $38.00High
4/29/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$32.00 ➝ $42.00High
4/29/2020CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$36.00 ➝ $39.00High
4/22/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$40.00 ➝ $42.00Low
4/17/2020BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$39.00 ➝ $41.00Low
4/2/2020CitigroupBoost TargetAverage ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $43.00Low
3/27/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$43.00 ➝ $40.00Medium
3/23/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$44.00 ➝ $40.00Low
3/17/2020Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$42.00High
3/12/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$41.00 ➝ $38.00High
2/6/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$42.00 ➝ $44.00Medium
2/6/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$33.00 ➝ $34.00High
2/6/2020CowenReiterated RatingHold$36.00High
2/6/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$41.00 ➝ $42.00High
1/19/2020BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$39.00Low
1/15/2020Susquehanna BancsharesUpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$46.00Low
1/14/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyLow
1/6/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$44.00 ➝ $42.00Medium
12/5/2019The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$45.00Medium
10/30/2019Stifel NicolausDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$38.00Medium
10/25/2019UBS GroupSet TargetHold$41.00Low
10/25/2019Bank of AmericaSet TargetHold$40.00Low
10/25/2019Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetSell$28.00N/A
10/11/2019UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$35.00 ➝ $38.00Low
10/7/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$41.00 ➝ $43.00Medium
10/4/2019Wolfe ResearchUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer PerformLow
9/3/2019CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $40.00Low
7/26/2019Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetUnderperform$29.00 ➝ $28.00Low
7/26/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$42.00 ➝ $41.00Low
7/11/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSet TargetBuy$39.00High
7/11/2019Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformLow
7/8/2019Morgan StanleySet TargetBuy$42.00Low
7/1/2019StephensInitiated CoverageBuyLow
4/29/2019Buckingham ResearchBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $43.00Low
4/26/2019CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$35.00 ➝ $36.00High
4/26/2019CowenReiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$35.00 ➝ $36.00High
(Data available from 4/19/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.29 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 17 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
9/21/2023
  • 11 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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10/21/2023
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11/20/2023
  • 1 very positive mentions
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12/20/2023
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1/19/2024
  • 18 very positive mentions
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2/18/2024
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3/19/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
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  • 6 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/18/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

Very Negative

  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.
Werner Enterprises logo
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 through two segments, Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment 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 offers time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; a regional short-haul fleet that provides truckload van service in the United States; and temperature-controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature-sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers. This segment provides truckload services to retail distribution centers or manufacturing facilities using dry vans or trailers to transport retail store merchandise, consumer products, food and beverage products, and manufactured products. As of December 31, 2023, it had a fleet of 8,000 trucks, which included 7,740 company-operated, as well as 260 owned and operated by independent contractors; and 30,810 trailers that comprised dry vans, flatbeds, temperature-controlled, and other trailers. The Werner Logistics segment provides non-asset-based transportation and logistics services, including truck brokerage; logistics management services and solutions; rail transportation through alliances with rail and drayage providers; and residential and commercial deliveries of large or heavy items using liftgate straight trucks. As of December 31, 2023, this segment operated 35 drayage tractors and 115 delivery trucks. It also sells used trucks and trailers; and trades used trucks to original equipment manufacturers. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Today's Range

Now: $35.26
Low: $34.95
High: $35.60

50 Day Range

MA: $38.72
Low: $35.26
High: $42.24

52 Week Range

Now: $35.26
Low: $34.67
High: $47.27

Volume

737,123 shs

Average Volume

456,363 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.24 billion

P/E Ratio

20.03

Dividend Yield

1.58%

Beta

0.78

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Werner Enterprises?

The following equities research analysts have issued research reports on Werner Enterprises in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Credit Suisse Group AG, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, StockNews.com, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, TheStreet, UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Werner Enterprises?

12 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Werner Enterprises in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $44.00, suggesting a possible upside of 24.8%. Morgan Stanley has the highest price target set, predicting WERN will reach $59.00 in the next twelve months. Bank of America Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $34.00 for Werner Enterprises in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Werner Enterprises?

Werner Enterprises currently has 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WERN, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Werner Enterprises?

How do I contact Werner Enterprises' investor relations team?

Werner Enterprises' physical mailing address is 14507 FRONTIER ROAD, OMAHA NE, 68145. The transportation company's listed phone number is (402) 895-6640 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Werner Enterprises is www.werner.com. Learn More about contacing Werner Enterprises investor relations.