Werner Enterprises projects up to $951 million revenue
- Werner Enterprises expects third-quarter 2026 revenue of $946 million to $951 million, compared with $933.9 million in the preceding quarter.
- The company projects GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.10 to $0.11 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.15 to $0.16, reflecting higher operating costs.
- Werner reported approximately $0.18 per share in additional cost pressures compared with Q2 and plans to release its final third-quarter results on October 27, 2026.
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ:WERN) expects third-quarter 2026 revenue of $946 million to $951 million, with preliminary GAAP diluted earnings of $0.10 to $0.11 per share.
Revenue is projected to rise approximately 1.3% to 1.8% from the second quarter's $933.9 million, although adjusted earnings are expected to decline.
Werner attributed approximately $0.18 per share in additional quarterly costs to rising fuel prices, driver recruitment and retention spending, and an insurance reserve adjustment.
The company expects adjusted diluted earnings of $0.15 to $0.16 per share, compared with $0.22 reported in the second quarter.
Werner plans to disclose detailed financial results after the October 27 market close, while its post-announcement share-price reaction remains unverified.
The transportation company operates across the United States, Mexico and Canada, providing dedicated trucking, one-way truckload transportation and logistics services.
Werner acquired FirstFleet in January 2026, adding a dedicated transportation business that generated more than $600 million in unaudited 2025 revenue.
