
WEX Inc.
TechnologyNYSE:WEX · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.80 today
Vol 0.60M · Avg 0.55M
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
24.6%
avg 8.6%
ROIC
7.6%
avg 4.6%
ROA
2.1%
avg 1.3%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 24.6% versus its period average of 8.6%. 1 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Melissa D. Smith | President, CEO & Director | $1.06M | — | 57 | $9,538.00 | 0.03% |
Robert Joseph Deshaies | Chief Operating Officer of Benefits | $1.03M | — | 59 | $22,288.00 | 0.06% |
Sandra D. Kuohn | Chief People Officer | $933,322.00 | — | 61 | $3,572.00 | 0.01% |
Jennifer Kimball | Chief Accounting Officer | $883,637.00 | — | 51 | $6,099.00 | 0.02% |
Carlos Carriedo | Chief Operating Officer of Americas Payments & Mobility | $815,819.00 | — | 50 | $12,720.00 | 0.04% |
Jagtar Narula | Chief Financial Officer | $561,087.00 | — | 55 | $2,464.00 | <0.01% |
Sachin Dhawan | Chief Technology Officer | $551,951.00 | — | 51 | $2,464.00 | <0.01% |
Joel Alan Dearborn Jr. | Chief Operating Officer of International | $524,502.00 | — | 46 | $22,872.00 | 0.07% |
Steven Alan Elder | Senior Vice President of Global Investor Relations | $450,393.00 | — | 57 | $22,872.00 | 0.07% |
Marcelo Geraldi Velloso | Managing Director of Latin America | — | — | — | — | — |
Pedro Alvarez | Senior Vice President of Global Treasurer & Investor Relations | — | — | — | — | — |
Ann Elena Drew | Chief Risk & Compliance Officer | — | — | 54 | $11,625.00 | 0.03% |
Sara Trickett | Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary | — | — | 46 | $3,711.00 | 0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
1
$214,425.00
Sells
10
$1.45M
Net Sentiment
$1.23M
Net selling
Most Active
Dearborn Joel Alan JR
7 transactions
1–10 of 11
Analysis
Insiders reported 1 buys worth $214,425.00 and 10 sells worth $1.45M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $1.23M. Dearborn Joel Alan JR was the most active insider with 7 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +1.8% | +17.8% (13yr)3 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +11.1% | +10.2% (13yr)6 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +1.7% | +17.0% (13yr)6 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +1.1% | +13.2% (13yr)6 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +11.1% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +17.8% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages WEX?
WEX Inc. (WEX) lists 13 active executives. The top listed executive is Melissa D. Smith, President, CEO & Director.
Are WEX insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $9.64M.
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