
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
IndustrialsNASDAQ:WERN · NASDAQ Global Select
+$0.12 today
Vol 0.72M · Avg 1.08M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-1.1%
avg 11.4%
ROIC
2.7%
avg 7.0%
ROA
-0.5%
avg 6.2%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at 2.7% versus its period average of 7.0%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Derek J. Leathers | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | $1.85M | — | 56 | $300,656.12 | 0.50% |
Nathan J. Meisgeier | President & Chief Legal Officer | $784,742.00 | — | 52 | $79,155.83 | 0.13% |
Christopher D. Wikoff | Executive Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer | $758,730.00 | — | 51 | $10,854.00 | 0.02% |
James L. Johnson | Executive Vice President of Accounting Administration | $689,542.00 | — | 62 | $98,228.44 | 0.16% |
Eric Downing | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer | $662,263.00 | — | 53 | $55,365.24 | 0.09% |
Jim S. Schelble | Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer | $660,702.00 | — | 65 | $71,433.40 | 0.12% |
Daragh Mahon | Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer | $627,476.00 | — | 57 | $41,055.54 | 0.07% |
Clarence L. Werner | Founder & Chairman Emeritus | $346,140.00 | — | 88 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Chris C. Neil | Senior Vice President of Pricing & Strategic Initiatives | — | — | — | — | — |
Craig T. Callahan | Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer | — | — | 52 | $69,199.82 | 0.12% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
28
$93,329.09
Sells
2
$99,292.08
Net Sentiment
$5,963.00
Net selling
Most Active
DOWNING ERIC J
6 transactions
1–10 of 30
Analysis
Insiders reported 28 buys worth $93,329.09 and 2 sells worth $99,292.08 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $5,963.00. DOWNING ERIC J was the most active insider with 6 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +6.9% | +3.6% (13yr)4 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +0.9% | +5.1% (13yr)5 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +6.3% | +2.0% (13yr)5 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +5.3% | +1.9% (13yr)5 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +6.9% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at +5.1% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WERN?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Daragh Mahon, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer.
Are WERN insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $2.36M.
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