WEX (NYSE:WEX – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The business services provider reported $4.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.92 by $0.23, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $673.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $660.96 million. WEX had a net margin of 11.43% and a return on equity of 48.01%.
WEX Price Performance
WEX traded up $7.73 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $185.26. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,106,701 shares, compared to its average volume of 470,348. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $158.62 and its 200-day moving average price is $154.39. WEX has a 12 month low of $120.03 and a 12 month high of $186.86. The stock has a market cap of $6.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.80, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 0.93. The company has a current ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.86.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on shares of WEX from $158.00 to $166.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Mizuho reduced their price objective on shares of WEX from $180.00 to $170.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of WEX in a research report on Friday, March 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of WEX in a research report on Monday. Finally, UBS Group set a $165.00 price objective on shares of WEX and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, WEX presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $163.36.
Trending Headlines about WEX
Here are the key news stories impacting WEX this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Glass Lewis recommends shareholders support Impactive Capital’s nominees, increasing the chance of board change and governance-driven catalysts that investors often view as value-enhancing. Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Supports Impactive’s Case for Change at WEX
- Positive Sentiment: WEX launched a solution to improve visibility for EV at‑home charging — a strategic product push into growing EV payments/telemetry that could expand payment volumes and stickier customer relationships. WEX Launches Solution to Close EV At-Home Charging Visibility Gap
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights WEX as a long‑term value pick based on style scores and earnings outlook, which can attract buy‑and‑hold investors amid the current activist/governance news. Why Wex (WEX) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors and analysts are parsing the company’s recent earnings transcript and Q1 preview ahead of results — these materials set expectations and guidance are already baked into near‑term trading. Wex (WEX) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript
- Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings coverage (earnings preview) outlines what to watch — volume tied to fuel and EV usage, margin drivers, and FY26 guidance — keeping the stock sensitive to the upcoming print. WEX (WEX) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage/roundups (Quiver/MarketBeat) note institutional flows, price targets dispersion and historical insider transactions — useful context but not immediate stock movers by themselves. Insider Sale: COO of $WEX Sells 3,500 Shares
- Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley’s analyst action leaves WEX at an “equal weight” stance with a mid‑range target that implies downside versus today’s price — this provides a cautionary signal to some institutional investors. Morgan Stanley price target / coverage note (via Benzinga)
- Negative Sentiment: COO Joel Dearborn sold 3,500 shares under a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan; while disclosed as preplanned, insider sales are often viewed cautiously by the market. WEX (NYSE:WEX) COO Joel Alan Dearborn, Jr. Sells 3,500 Shares
- Negative Sentiment: Investing.com flags fuel‑price volatility as an overhang heading into earnings — fuel price swings can affect transaction volumes and mix for WEX’s fleet/payment businesses, adding near‑term uncertainty. Wex earnings on deck: Fuel prices loom over payment provider
Insider Buying and Selling
In other WEX news, COO Joel Alan Dearborn, Jr. sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $175.00, for a total transaction of $612,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 22,872 shares in the company, valued at $4,002,600. The trade was a 13.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Sara Trickett sold 1,815 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.95, for a total transaction of $272,159.25. Following the transaction, the insider owned 2,137 shares in the company, valued at $320,443.15. This trade represents a 45.93% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 15,479 shares of company stock valued at $2,454,914 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 1.40% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of WEX
Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of WEX by 8.1% during the third quarter. Nicolet Advisory Services LLC now owns 1,362 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $214,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the period. Aquatic Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in WEX in the third quarter worth about $188,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in WEX in the third quarter worth about $151,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC purchased a new stake in WEX in the third quarter worth about $132,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its stake in WEX by 42.9% in the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 653 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $97,000 after acquiring an additional 196 shares during the period. 97.47% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About WEX
WEX Inc is a global financial technology company specializing in business payment solutions for fleet, travel, and corporate payments. The company delivers software-driven platforms and card-based services that help businesses automate payment processes, manage expenses and improve operational efficiency across a range of industries, including transportation, healthcare and government.
Founded in 1983 as Wright Express in Portland, Maine, the company began by offering fuel card services to trucking fleets.
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