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WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN)

206 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WERN. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — WERN

Based on 206 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WERN than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
206 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 237 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
28 fewer hedge funds hold WERN compared to a year ago (-12% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

113 buying116 selling
Last quarter: 116 funds reduced or exited vs 113 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WERN position: 41 → 33 → 25 → 42. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

72% conviction (2yr+) 14% medium 14% new
149 out of 206 hedge funds have held WERN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +24% but shares only +9% — price-driven

Value
+23%
Shares
+8%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +24%, but actual share count only changed +9%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~42 new funds/quarter

34 → 41 → 33 → 25 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 41 → 33 → 25 → 42. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 10% 1-2yr 16% new
Of 206 current holders: 153 (74%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 206 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in WERN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WERN

How many hedge funds hold WERN — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of WERN vs. share price

Market Analysis: WERN

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Company Profile: WERN

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

43 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WERN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 206 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 206 203 1.48%
13F Shares 64M 59M 8.64%
Total Value $1.93B $1.55B 23.92%
New Positions 42 25 +17
Increased Positions 71 70 +1
Closed Positions 39 37 +2
Reduced Positions 77 91 -14
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

206 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in WERN. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

Top 25 institutional holders of WERN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC 1.70% 3,055,017 $89.8M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.44% 24,530 $721K
3 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.38% 72,140 $2.1M
4 ROWLANDMILLER & PARTNERS.ADV 0.37% 61,611 $2K
5 MQS Management LLC 0.29% 14,827 $436K
6 Pflug Koory, LLC 0.18% 13,320 $392K
7 Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.10% 19,057 $560K
8 PINNACLE ASSOCIATES LTD 0.08% 214,276 $6.3M
9 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 17,678 $520K
10 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 8,300 $244K
11 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 65,508 $1.9M
12 Richard Bernstein Advisors LLC 0.02% 20,024 $589K
13 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 26,600
14 FARMERS & MERCHANTS INVESTMENTS INC 0.01% 13,588 $400K
15 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.01% 29,798
16 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 16,209 $477K
17 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.01% 13,707 $403K
18 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 3,137 $92K
19 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 15,934 $469K
20 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 55,877 $2K
21 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 31,330
22 Bell Investment Advisors, Inc 0.00% 564 $17K
23 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 79,634 $2K
24 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 739 $22K
25 KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/OH 0.00% 14,682 $432K
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (WERN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WERN?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added WERN than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for WERN?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 116 funds reduced or exited vs 113 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for WERN holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 206 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in WERN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held WERN?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 149 out of 206 hedge funds have held WERN for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.