Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) Given New $39.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) had its price objective hoisted by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $37.00 to $39.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “underweight” rating on the transportation company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 6.64% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on WERN. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Werner Enterprises from $47.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Susquehanna upped their target price on shares of Werner Enterprises from $47.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Werner Enterprises from $43.00 to $41.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Werner Enterprises from $43.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Werner Enterprises from $36.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Werner Enterprises has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $41.85.

Werner Enterprises Trading Down 4.5%

WERN traded down $1.74 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $36.57. 1,768,042 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,164,108. Werner Enterprises has a 1 year low of $23.06 and a 1 year high of $47.49. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $42.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $36.40. The firm has a market cap of $2.19 billion, a P/E ratio of -245.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.26. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66.

Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The transportation company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $813.36 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $931.12 million. Werner Enterprises had a positive return on equity of 0.66% and a negative net margin of 0.28%.The firm’s revenue was up 24.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.11 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Werner Enterprises will post 1.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Werner Enterprises

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Royal Bank of Canada increased its stake in shares of Werner Enterprises by 33.8% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 21,660 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $635,000 after acquiring an additional 5,473 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in Werner Enterprises by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 36,697 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,075,000 after purchasing an additional 1,598 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in shares of Werner Enterprises by 0.3% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 126,854 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,717,000 after purchasing an additional 401 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in shares of Werner Enterprises by 24.5% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 76,767 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,100,000 after buying an additional 15,109 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its stake in shares of Werner Enterprises by 159.6% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 226,085 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $6,186,000 after buying an additional 138,995 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.32% of the company’s stock.

Werner Enterprises News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Werner Enterprises this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue increased 24% year over year to approximately $933.9 million, supported by growth in Truckload Transportation Services. Dedicated revenue per truck per week is expected to rise 3% to 5%, while the FirstFleet acquisition is contributing to margin improvement. Werner Enterprises Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter earnings of $0.22 per share matched the Zacks consensus estimate and more than doubled the year-ago result of $0.11. Operating cash flow also rose 81.3% to $83.5 million, providing support for investment and liquidity. Werner Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates as TTS Margins Improve
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised projected 2026 net capital expenditures to $215 million-$250 million, signaling continued investment in fleet capacity and growth opportunities. Werner outlines Dedicated revenue and capital spending outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks identified Werner as a long-term value stock based on its Style Scores, although the value case may depend on a recovery in transportation profitability. Why Werner Enterprises Is a Top Value Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability deteriorated substantially: operating profit fell 74.5% to $16.9 million and net income attributable to common shareholders dropped 85.6% to $6.4 million. The Logistics segment also declined, and higher costs continue to pressure margins. Werner Enterprises Q2 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen lowered its price target from $43 to $41 and maintained a Hold rating, reflecting limited conviction despite implied upside. Werner Enterprises analyst coverage

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc, founded in 1956 by Clarence L. “Chris” Werner, is a leading transportation and logistics provider based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company began as a one‐truck operation and has since grown into one of North America’s largest carriers, offering an array of services to support diverse supply chains.

Werner’s core business activities include full truckload dry van services, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal transport and brokerage solutions. The company also provides value-added services such as warehousing, freight management and fleet maintenance through its network of terminals and service centers.