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Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.31%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) is 1.31%.

WERN Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

1.31%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy WERN today at the current stock price of $42.75 with a yield of 1.31% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (4.5% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

1.31%

YOC in 3 Years

1.59%

YOC in 5 Years

1.82%

YOC in 10 Years

2.52%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$42.75
$0.56
4.47%
15 Years

Starting Yield

1.31%

Ending YOC

2.52%

Year 15 Dividend

$1.08

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$12.13

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$0.561.31%$0.00
Year 1$0.59+4.47%1.37%$0.59
Year 2$0.61+4.47%1.43%$1.20
Year 3$0.64+4.47%1.49%$1.83
Year 4$0.67+4.47%1.56%$2.50
Year 5$0.70+4.47%1.63%$3.20
Year 6$0.73+4.47%1.70%$3.93
Year 7$0.76+4.47%1.78%$4.69
Year 8$0.79+4.47%1.86%$5.48
Year 9$0.83+4.47%1.94%$6.31
Year 10$0.87+4.47%2.03%$7.18
Year 11$0.91+4.47%2.12%$8.08
Year 12$0.95+4.47%2.21%$9.03
Year 13$0.99+4.47%2.31%$10.02
Year 14$1.03+4.47%2.42%$11.05
Year 15$1.08+4.47%2.52%$12.13

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Werner Enterprises, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for WERN stock is 1.31%.

About Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent transportation and logistics company that specializes in the movement of full truckload shipments for a wide range of goods. Operating both domestically across U.S. states and internationally, including Mexico, the company provides crucial shipping services. Its operations are structured into two main divisions: Truckload Transportation Services and Werner Logistics. The Truckload Transportation Services segment manages several specialized fleets. This includes a medium-to-long-haul van fleet, which transports various everyday consumer products and general commodities in dry van trailers. For time-sensitive deliveries, an expedited fleet utilizes driver teams to ensure quick transit. A regional short-haul fleet provides comparable van services for shorter distances, while a temperature-controlled fleet is equipped to handle products requiring specific environmental conditions, such as food, beverages, and other perishables. This segment regularly transports items like retail merchandise and manufactured goods. The Werner Logistics segment offers comprehensive, non-asset-based solutions, encompassing services like truck brokerage, full-service logistics management, and facilitating rail transportation through strategic partnerships with rail and drayage providers. Additionally, it provides specialized residential and commercial delivery services for oversized or heavy items, often utilizing liftgate straight trucks for efficient handling. By the close of 2021, Werner commanded a substantial fleet that included 8,340 trucks (with 8,050 company-operated and 290 managed by independent contractors) and 27,225 company-owned trailers, a mix of dry vans, flatbeds, and temperature-controlled units. The company also operated 55 intermodal drayage trucks. Werner Enterprises, Inc. was established in 1956 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

Omaha, NE
13,000 employees
Industrials / Trucking
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Trucking
CEO
Derek J. Leathers