Werner Enterprises stock hits 52-week low at $28.96

Published 21/03/2025, 14:40
Werner Enterprises stock hits 52-week low at $28.96

Werner Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:WERN) stock has touched a 52-week low, dipping to $28.96 amidst market fluctuations. With a market capitalization of $1.8 billion and trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.03 billion, the company maintains strong fundamentals despite recent price weakness. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently in oversold territory. This price level reflects a significant downturn from the company’s performance over the past year, with Werner Enterprises witnessing a 1-year change decrease of -24.28%. Investors are closely monitoring the transportation and logistics company as it navigates through the challenges that have led to this low point, considering both industry-wide pressures and company-specific factors that may have contributed to the stock’s current position. Notable strengths include a 39-year track record of consistent dividend payments, though the stock currently trades at a P/E ratio of 53.6x. For deeper insights into Werner’s valuation and 12 additional exclusive ProTips, visit InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Werner Enterprises has announced changes to its executive compensation structure, effective February 13, 2025. The company’s Compensation Committee has set new base salaries and awarded restricted and performance stock to its named executive officers. CEO Derek J. Leathers will receive a base salary of $980,000, along with restricted and performance stock awards, while CFO Christopher D. Wikoff’s salary is set at $520,000 with similar stock awards. The restructuring includes the vesting of restricted stock over three years and performance stock based on specific performance objectives related to earnings per share growth. Additionally, the 2025 performance-based annual incentive cash bonus program ties payouts to operating income and revenue metrics.

Meanwhile, UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz has revised the price target for Werner Enterprises shares to $36 from $39, maintaining a Neutral rating. Wadewitz projects a first-quarter operating ratio of 95.4% for the Truckload Transportation Services segment, suggesting a decline from the previous quarter. He forecasts a break-even performance in the Logistics segment and an expected earnings per share of $0.09 for the first quarter. Wadewitz also anticipates a gradual improvement in revenue per mile and a modest fleet growth, leading to a full-year 2025 EPS forecast of $1.03, down from a prior estimate of $1.30. These developments reflect the analyst’s expectations for seasonal challenges impacting Werner Enterprises’ financial performance.

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