Werner Enterprises (WERN)
Market Price (10/24/2025): $27.37 | Market Cap: $1.7 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation
Werner Enterprises (WERN)
Market Price (10/24/2025): $27.37Market Cap: $1.7 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Cargo Ground Transportation
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%, Dividend Yield is 2.1% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -80%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -1.0% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% | Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.0% |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%, Dividend Yield is 2.1% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 36% |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -80%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -6.4%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -1.0% |
| Not cash flow generativeFCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.0% |
Market Valuation & Key Metrics
WERN Stock
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| WERN Return | 9% | 23% | -14% | 7% | -14% | -22% | -17% |
| Peers Return | 24% | 35% | -15% | 40% | 10% | -4% | 111% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 15% | 106% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| WERN Win Rate | 58% | 67% | 33% | 42% | 42% | 56% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 62% | 60% | 42% | 58% | 48% | 53% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| WERN Max Drawdown | -19% | -1% | -22% | -10% | -19% | -31% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -31% | -6% | -28% | -11% | -17% | -26% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: JBHT, XPO, CHRW, KNX, HUBG. See WERN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 10/23/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | WERN | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -27.2% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 37.4% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -25.7% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 34.6% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 32 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -32.1% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 47.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 504 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -52.2% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 109.2% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 752 days | 1480 days |
Compare to JBHT, XPO, CHRW, KNX, HUBG
In The Past
Werner Enterprises's stock fell -27.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/2/2023. A -27.2% loss requires a 37.4% gain to breakeven.
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09302025 | FCN | FTI Consulting | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -3.6% | -3.6% | -6.2% |
| 09122025 | ODFL | Old Dominion Freight Line | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -2.7% | -2.7% | -7.3% |
| 08312025 | EFX | Equifax | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -6.4% | -6.4% | -8.5% |
| 08312025 | UHAL | U-Haul | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -3.3% | -3.3% | -5.6% |
| 08312025 | BWXT | BWX Technologies | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 18.0% | 18.0% | -1.2% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09302025 | FCN | FTI Consulting | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -3.6% | -3.6% | -6.2% |
| 09122025 | ODFL | Old Dominion Freight Line | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -2.7% | -2.7% | -7.3% |
| 08312025 | EFX | Equifax | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -6.4% | -6.4% | -8.5% |
| 08312025 | UHAL | U-Haul | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | -3.3% | -3.3% | -5.6% |
| 08312025 | BWXT | BWX Technologies | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 18.0% | 18.0% | -1.2% |
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Peer Comparisons for Werner Enterprises
Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 84.71 |
| Mkt Cap | 10.9 |
| Rev LTM | 7,718 |
| Op Inc LTM | 507 |
| FCF LTM | 124 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 153 |
| CFO LTM | 757 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 873 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | -2.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -2.8% |
| Rev Chg Q | -2.1% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.5% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 4.4% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 5.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 8.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 10.3% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 2.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 2.0% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 10.9 |
| P/S | 0.9 |
| P/EBIT | 19.3 |
| P/E | 30.6 |
| P/CFO | 11.6 |
| Total Yield | 4.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 1.5% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 0.8% |
| 3M Rtn | -3.4% |
| 6M Rtn | 15.4% |
| 12M Rtn | -9.6% |
| 3Y Rtn | 0.8% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -7.3% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -7.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -24.9% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -81.9% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckload Transportation Services | 2,311 | 2,429 | 2,045 | 1,843 | 1,910 |
| Werner Logistics | 910 | 793 | 622 | 470 | 490 |
| Other | 80 | 73 | 66 | 57 | 62 |
| Elimination Inter-segment eliminations | -18 | -5 | -1 | -0 | -0 |
| Corporate | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Total | 3,283 | 3,290 | 2,734 | 2,372 | 2,464 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckload Transportation Services | 169 | 295 | 282 | 222 | 203 |
| Werner Logistics | 16 | 36 | 28 | 6 | 16 |
| Other | -9 | -8 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Corporate | -5 | -4 | 1 | ||
| Total | 176 | 323 | 309 | 227 | 225 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 7/29/2025 | -0.8% | -0.8% | 3.7% |
| 4/29/2025 | -10.8% | -9.0% | -5.1% |
| 2/6/2025 | -0.6% | -0.7% | -7.2% |
| 10/29/2024 | -2.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% |
| 7/30/2024 | -3.1% | -7.9% | -7.7% |
| 4/30/2024 | 2.8% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| 2/6/2024 | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.7% |
| 11/1/2023 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| # Negative | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| Median Positive | 2.8% | 2.4% | 7.5% |
| Median Negative | -2.3% | -2.9% | -5.2% |
| Max Positive | 6.1% | 7.1% | 15.9% |
| Max Negative | -10.8% | -9.0% | -12.6% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8112025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5092025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2262025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11122024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8082024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5092024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2262024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11082023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8082023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5092023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2272023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8082022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5092022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2282022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
| 9302021 | 11092021 | 10-Q 9/30/2021 |
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