Why is WERN Up Today?

WERN
$35.34
▲ +3.03% (+$1.07)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:35 PM ET (97 min ago)

About Werner Enterprises Inc

Werner Enterprises Inc is a transportation and logistics company. The company has two reportable segments - Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. It derives majority of its revenue from full-truckload transportation services and geographically from United States.

Sector: TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)
Market Cap: $1.55B
Forward P/E: 26.7
52-Week Range: $23.06 - $47.49
Employees: 12,896

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector is up 2.3% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector: +2.3%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

WERN is significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
WERN
This Stock
+3.03%
vs S&P 500: +2.29%
vs Nasdaq: +2.01%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, WERN is expected to trade between:
$34.63 - $36.40

Key Level to Watch

$37.11 resistance
Watch for continuation above $35.34

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 8:35 PM (97 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

WERN has moved more than 3.0% up on 27 occasions in the past year.

55.6%
Continuation Rate
15/27 times continued up
+0.52%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 04, 2026 (4.0%) → Next day: -0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is WERN stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector is up 2.3% on average.

Is WERN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, WERN shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the WERN stock price target?

WERN is currently trading at $35.34. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $34.63 - $36.40. See long-term price prediction →

Will WERN stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that WERN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $37.11 (resistance).

Is WERN stock oversold or overbought?

WERN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 45.6. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for WERN stock?

WERN's 10-day momentum indicator is at -0.32. Negative momentum - the stock has mild downward pressure which may continue short-term.

Is WERN outperforming or underperforming the market?

WERN (+3.03%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for WERN?

WERN's MACD (-1.19) is currently above the signal line (-1.23), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 31.1) is strong.

Is WERN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, WERN is in a bearish trend. The price ($35.34) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($35.95) and 50-day SMA ($37.28). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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