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EX-99.1

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EX-99.1

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Exhibit 99.1

Werner Enterprises Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

First Quarter 2026 Highlights (all metrics compared to first quarter 2025)

•Total revenues of $808.6 million, increased $96.5 million, or 14%

•Operating income was $4.0 million compared to a $5.8 million operating loss in the prior year; non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $11.9 million compared to non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of $1.8 million in the prior year

•Operating margin of 0.5%, increased 130 basis points from (0.8)%; non-GAAP adjusted operating margin of 1.5%, increased 180 basis points from (0.3)%

•Diluted loss per share was $0.07 compared to diluted loss per share of $0.16 in the prior year; non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.02 compared to non-GAAP adjusted diluted loss per share of $0.12 in the prior year

OMAHA, Neb., April 28, 2026 -- Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

"The first quarter reflects early results from our strategic positioning and positive momentum in our core business," said Derek Leathers, Chairman and CEO. "Dedicated revenue and fleet size grew, bolstered by our FirstFleet acquisition, improving rates, and a strong 95% customer retention rate. Restructuring in our One-Way Truckload business is yielding a near double-digit increase in revenue per truck. Logistics revenues remained flat year-over-year, with growth in Intermodal and Final Mile. And, overall operating margins are improving. Through continued cost discipline, and a relentless focus on safety, service and innovation, Werner remains well-positioned to drive better financial results as market conditions tighten throughout the year."

Total revenues for the quarter were $808.6 million, an increase of $96.5 million compared to the prior year, due to a $92.4 million, or 18% increase in Truckload Transportation Services (“TTS”) revenues and a slight increase in Werner Logistics revenues of $0.3 million.

Operating income increased $9.8 million, or 169%, from an operating loss of $5.8 million, while operating margin of 0.5% increased 130 basis points from (0.8)%. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted operating income of $11.9 million increased $13.7 million from a $1.8 million adjusted operating loss. Adjusted operating margin of 1.5% increased 180 basis points from (0.3)%.

TTS had operating income of $13.9 million compared to a $0.9 million operating loss in the prior year, and TTS had non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $14.8 million, an increase of $12.9 million. Werner Logistics had operating loss of $2.0 million compared to $0.5 million operating loss in the prior year, and Werner Logistics had a non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of $0.9 million, compared to Non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $0.7 million in the prior year. Corporate and Other (including driving schools) had an operating loss of $7.9 million compared to a $4.4 million operating loss in the prior year driven by acquisition expenses, partially offset by year-over-year favorability in our driver schools.

Werner Enterprises, Inc. - Release of April 28, 2026

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Net interest expense of $10.1 million increased $2.1 million primarily due to an increase in average debt outstanding, partially offset by a decrease in average interest rates. The effective income tax rate during the quarter was 24.9%, compared to 23.7% in first quarter 2025.

Net gains on our strategic investments were $0.1 million for the current and prior year quarter. Consistent with prior reporting, increases or decreases to the values of these strategic investments are adjusted out for determining non-GAAP adjusted net income (loss) and non-GAAP adjusted earnings (loss) per share.

Net loss attributable to Werner was $4.3 million compared to a $10.1 million net loss attributable to Werner in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted net income attributable to Werner was $1.3 million compared to a $7.2 million adjusted net loss attributable to Werner in the prior year. Diluted loss per share was $0.07 compared to diluted loss per share of $0.16 in the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.02 compared to an adjusted diluted loss per share of $0.12 in the prior year.

Key Consolidated Financial Metrics

Three Months Ended March 31,

(In thousands, except per share amounts)20262025Y/Y Change

Total revenues$808,610 $712,114 14 %

Truckload Transportation Services revenues$594,312 $501,875 18 %

Werner Logistics revenues$195,836 $195,558 0 %

Operating income (loss)$3,995 $(5,832)169 %

Operating margin0.5 %(0.8)%130 bps

Net loss attributable to Werner $(4,262)$(10,098)58 %

Diluted loss per share $(0.07)$(0.16)56 %

Adjusted operating income (loss)(1) $11,943 $(1,803)762 %

Adjusted operating margin (1) 1.5 %(0.3)%180 bps

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Werner (1) $1,312

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nebraska0-1469047-0648386 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

14507 Frontier Road Post Office Box 45308 Omaha,Nebraska68145-0308 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(402) 895-6640 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR40.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueWERNThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 2.02.    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On February 5, 2026, the registrant issued a press release regarding, among other things, its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 to the Form 8-K, the information under this Item 2.02 and the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section 18, nor shall such information and exhibit deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless the registrant expressly states that such information and exhibit are to be considered “filed” under the Exchange Act or incorporates such information and exhibit by specific reference in an Exchange Act or Securities Act filing.

The press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are based on information presently available to the registrant’s management and are current only as of the date made. Actual results could also differ materially from those anticipated as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in the registrant’s latest available Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. For those reasons, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement. The registrant assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, although it may do so from time to time as management believes is warranted or as may be required by applicable securities law. Any such updates or revisions may be made by filing reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, through the issuance of press releases or by other methods of public disclosure.

ITEM 9.01.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1 Press release issued by the registrant on February 5, 2026, “Werner Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual 2025 Results”.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC.

Date: February 5, 2026 By: /s/ Christopher D. Wikoff Christopher D. Wikoff Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Date: February 5, 2026 By: /s/ James L. Johnson James L. Joh