Werner Enterprises is navigating a prolonged freight recession, evidenced by a 1.8% year-over-year revenue decline in Q2 2026 and gross margin compression to 5.8% from 10.8% a year earlier.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 27, 2026 | $0.16+2.3% vs $0.16 | $951M-0.6% vs $957M |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | $0.22-6.9% vs $0.24 | $934M+0.3% vs $931M |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.02+166.7% vs -$0.03 | $809M-0.5% vs $812M |
Q1 2026 Feb 5, 2026 | $0.05-44.4% vs $0.09 | $738M-3.1% vs $761M |
On Oct. 27, 2026, Werner Enterprises, Inc. ( WERN ) reported mixed third-quarter 2026 results, wherein earnings met the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while revenues missed expectations.
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, is proud to celebrate the election of its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Derek J. Leathers, as Chairman of the Board of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Leathers was elected during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition and will serve a one-year term spanning October 2026 through October 2027. Werner has long set industry standards for fleet safety tech.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Werner (WERN) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.95 | $1.62B | -85.07 | -1.84% | -0.56% | -1.39% | 2.09% | |
| $58.41 | $9.49B | 62.20 | 0.8% | 1.92% | 2.17% | 1.23% | |
| $217.55 | $20.51B | 30.46 | -0.73% | 5.07% | 18.71% | 0.8% | |
| $164.92 | $34.3B | 29.54 | -5.48% | 20.08% | 25.92% | 0.68% | |
| $331.90 | $8.85B | 31.44 | 0.79% | 8.01% | 10.53% | — | |
| $10.09 | $781.87M | -61.37 | -23.08% | -1.77% | -1.69% | 0.79% |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 10, 2026·SEC
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
Jul 28, 2026·SEC
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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) reported $3.43B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.97B in fiscal year 2025. That is 362% more than the $643.3M of fiscal year 1996.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) grew revenue by 14.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) reported a net loss of $19.1M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) pays a dividend that yields 2.09% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) had a return on equity (ROE) of -1.4% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) had negative free cash flow of $68.5M in fiscal year 2025.
