Fintel reports that on January 6, 2026, Wells Fargo upgraded their outlook for Werner Enterprises (NasdaqGS:WERN) from Underweight to Equal-Weight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 14.42% Downside
As of December 21, 2025, the average one-year price target for Werner Enterprises is $27.47/share. The forecasts range from a low of $20.20 to a high of $40.95. The average price target represents a decrease of 14.42% from its latest reported closing price of $32.10 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Werner Enterprises is 3,490MM, an increase of 16.67%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 4.02.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 505 funds or institutions reporting positions in Werner Enterprises. This is an decrease of 27 owner(s) or 5.08% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to WERN is 0.12%, an increase of 6.47%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.63% to 79,892K shares. 
The put/call ratio of WERN is 0.11, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 3,684K shares representing 6.16% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,822K shares , representing a decrease of 3.73%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WERN by 10.74% over the last quarter.
First Trust Advisors holds 3,059K shares representing 5.11% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,894K shares , representing an increase of 5.40%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WERN by 6.04% over the last quarter.
Victory Capital Management holds 3,056K shares representing 5.11% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,446K shares , representing a decrease of 12.78%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WERN by 41.14% over the last quarter.
Deprince Race & Zollo holds 2,630K shares representing 4.40% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,653K shares , representing a decrease of 0.87%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WERN by 7.91% over the last quarter.
SSGSX - Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund holds 2,520K shares representing 4.21% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,695K shares , representing a decrease of 6.94%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WERN by 9.31% over the last quarter.
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