WERN Dividend History & Yield
Werner Enterprises, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 (in 71 days) | Jan 20, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 (in 162 days) | Apr 21, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jul 21, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 4, 2027 (in 344 days) | Oct 20, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WERN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.56 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WERN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,143 | $61,693 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,715 | $308,464 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,429 | $616,929 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.95%. $10,000 in WERN would currently pay about $195 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WERN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 13, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | $0.14 | +7.7% |
| Apr 14, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | $0.13 | +8.3% |
| Apr 14, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 20, 2021 | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Apr 16, 2021 | May 4, 2021 | $0.10 | +11.1% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | $0.09 | +0.0% |
WERN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to WERN's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WERN scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Werner Enterprises, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in transporting truckload shipments of general commodities in interstate and intrastate commerce in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and internationally. The company operates a fleet of medium-to-long-haul vans that transport various consumer nondurable products and other commodities in truckload quantities using dry van trailers; the expedited fleet, which provides time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; a regional short-haul fleet for truckload van service; and temperature-controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature-sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers to retail…
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Trucking. First dividend on our records: Oct 11, 1988. 158 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WERN dividend FAQ
When is WERN's next ex-dividend date?
WERN's next ex-dividend date is Jan 4, 2027 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.14 per share, expected on Jan 20, 2027.
How often does WERN pay dividends?
WERN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.14 per share with an ex-date of Oct 5, 2026.
What is WERN's dividend yield?
WERN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.95%, based on $0.56 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $28.79. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.56 per share, is 1.95%.
How much does WERN pay per share?
WERN pays about $0.14 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.56 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $56.00 a year.
Has WERN grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.4% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WERN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.95%, you would need about 2,143 shares of WERN (roughly $61,693 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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