Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.56
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
5 years
WERN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is rising.
WERN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.56
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR3.2%
5Y CAGR4.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield4.1%
1Y Total Return45.8%
5Y Total Return-19.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,10010Y ago$17,81120Y ago$26,218
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WERN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
WERN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Werner Enterprises, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WERN has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.2% and 5-year CAGR of 4.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WERN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -19.0%, with dividends contributing 5.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,811 today.
WERN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.68
Avg/Payment$0.1340
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 1.76% | May 6, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 1.74% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 1.96% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 1.98% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 1.96% | May 7, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 1.58% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 1.54% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 1.58% | Jul 17, 2024 |
WERN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#1 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
5Y
4.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.1%
#1 of 8
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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WERN Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 33.3% | 4 | $-0.24 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $0.42 | -23.6% | 3 | $0.55 | 76.4% | 1.31x | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $0.55 | 7.8% | 4 | $1.76 | 31.3% | 3.20x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.51 | 10.9% | 4 | $3.74 | 13.6% | 7.33x | 1.3% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 2.2% | 4 | $3.82 | 12.0% | 8.30x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.45 | -88.8% | 5 | $2.44 | 18.4% | 5.42x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $4.02 | 1082.4% | 4 | $2.38 | 168.9% | 0.59x | 10.4% |
| 2018 | $0.34 | 25.9% | 4 | $2.33 | 14.6% | 6.85x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $0.27 | 12.5% | 4 | $2.80 | 9.6% | 10.37x | 0.7% |
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Start ComparisonWERN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WERN stock.
How much dividend does WERN pay per share?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WERN's next ex-dividend date?
WERN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WERN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WERN's dividend safe?
WERN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WERN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Werner Enterprises, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does WERN pay dividends?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.56 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WERN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WERN five years ago would be worth approximately $8,100 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WERN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WERN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.