Werner Enterprises, Inc.
WERN35 yrs growthIndustrials · Stock · quarterly payer
$43.23
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
1.30%
Annual Dividend
$0.56
Payout Ratio
137%
5-Yr Growth
9.2%
Ex-Date
Jul 6, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
WERN Dividend Safety Score
87/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak35 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage137% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.76
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is WERN a good dividend stock?
YesWerner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.30% ($0.56/yr), with 35 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 35 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 9.2% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (137%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.30%
- Payout Ratio
- 137%
- Annual Dividend
- $0.56
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 9.2%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jul 6, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 35
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.27
- Market Cap
- $2.6B
- P/E Ratio
- —
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -2%
- 52-Week Range
- $23.06 – $43.86
- Dividend Safety
- A · 87/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Jan 5, 2026 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Oct 6, 2025 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Jul 7, 2025 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Apr 14, 2025 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Jan 2, 2025 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Oct 7, 2024 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Jul 1, 2024 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Apr 12, 2024 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Dec 29, 2023 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Sep 29, 2023 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Jun 30, 2023 | — | $0.1400 | regular |
| Apr 14, 2023 | — | $0.1300 | regular |
| Dec 30, 2022 | — | $0.1300 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $0.56 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$14.00
Annual$56.00
Monthly avg$4.67
