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J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$275.45 +0.98 (+0.36%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock (NASDAQ:JBHT)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$273.20
$279.34
50-Day Range
$265.38
$298.41
52-Week Range
$130.12
$299.76
Volume
708,347 shs
Average Volume
860,878 shs
Market Capitalization
$25.87 billion
P/E Ratio
39.02
Dividend Yield
0.65%
Price Target
$286.30
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to move freight efficiently across North America, including intermodal, dedicated contract services, full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), final mile delivery and specialized transport.

In its intermodal segment, J.B. Hunt leverages a network of rail and truck assets to transport containers and trailers on major U.S. railroads, helping customers optimize costs and reduce carbon emissions. The dedicated contract services division assigns tractors and drivers exclusively to individual shippers, while the truckload and LTL operations cater to both large and mid-sized companies requiring flexible capacity. Final mile services focus on white-glove delivery for heavy goods, and specialized transport handles refrigerated, oversized and other nonstandard freight.

Founded in 1961 by Johnnie Bryan Hunt with a single truck and a vision to provide superior customer service, the company has grown into one of the largest transportation firms in the United States. J.B. Hunt went public in 1983 and expanded its footprint through acquisitions and organic growth. Today, it operates across the continental U.S., Canada and Mexico, serving sectors ranging from retail and manufacturing to automotive and consumer goods.

J.B. Hunt emphasizes technology and data analytics to enhance asset utilization, track shipments in real time and streamline supply chains. The company’s leadership team and board of directors oversee strategic initiatives focused on safety, sustainability and continuous innovation. Through investment in renewable energy, alternative fuels and digital platforms, J.B. Hunt aims to deliver reliable freight solutions while minimizing environmental impact.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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87th Percentile Overall Score

JBHT MarketRank™: 

J.B. Hunt Transport Services scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 172nd out of 661 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.65, and is based on 2 strong buy ratings, 14 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been the subject of 20 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services are expected to grow by 26.58% in the coming year, from $7.75 to $9.81 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 39.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.36.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 39.02, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 26.64.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.72. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a P/B Ratio of 7.07. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about J.B. Hunt Transport Services' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.97% of the float of J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.26, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in J.B. Hunt Transport Services has recently increased by 29.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a dividend yield of 0.66%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been increasing its dividend for 22 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 25.50%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, J.B. Hunt Transport Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.35% next year. This indicates that J.B. Hunt Transport Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about J.B. Hunt Transport Services' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a news sentiment score of 1.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for J.B. Hunt Transport Services this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 5 people have searched for JBHT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    9 people have added J.B. Hunt Transport Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, J.B. Hunt Transport Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $626,461.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    2.50% of the stock of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    74.95% of the stock of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about J.B. Hunt Transport Services' insider trading history.
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JBHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock was trading at $194.34 at the start of the year. Since then, JBHT stock has increased by 41.7% and is now trading at $275.45.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) released its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 15th. The transportation company reported $1.91 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.71 by $0.20. The company's revenue was up 19.4% compared to the same quarter last year.
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services' Board of Directors approved a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $0 in shares, according to EventVestor. This authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

The following companies are subsidiaries of J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Zenith Global Logistics, Mass Movement, RDI Logistics, Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, Special Logistics, and J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. a Georgia corporation.

Top institutional investors of J.B. Hunt Transport Services include BlackRock Inc. (6.75%), Jupiter Topco LLC (3.28%), UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC (1.12%) and Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (1.06%). Insiders that own company stock include John N Roberts, Nicholas Hobbs, Shelley Simpson, Alfred C Harper, Bradley W Hicks, James K Thompson, John Kuhlow, Jennifer Boattini, Brian Webb, Darren P Field, Kevin Bracy, Eric Mcgee, Albert Brad Delco, Patrick J Ottensmeyer, Spencer Frazier, Ronald Greer Woodruff, Persio V Lisboa and David Keefauver.
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Shares of JBHT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that J.B. Hunt Transport Services investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), The RMR Group (RMR) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/15/2026
Record date for 8/21 Dividend
8/07/2026
Ex-Dividend for 8/21 Dividend
8/07/2026
Today
8/21/2026
Dividend Payable
8/21/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/21/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Ground Transportation
Sub-Industry
Cargo Ground Transportation
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:JBHT
CIK
728535
Employees
31,750
Year Founded
1961

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$370.00
Low Price Target
$200.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+3.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.65
Research Coverage
26 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$7.06
Trailing P/E Ratio
39.02
Forward P/E Ratio
35.54
P/E Growth
1.72
Net Income
$598.28 million
Net Margins
5.31%
Pretax Margin
7.01%
Return on Equity
18.75%
Return on Assets
8.46%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.31
Current Ratio
1.26
Quick Ratio
1.26

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.70 billion
Price / Sales
2.04
Cash Flow
$13.93 per share
Price / Cash Flow
19.77
Book Value
$38.94 per share
Price / Book
7.07

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
93,915,000
Free Float
91,567,000
Market Cap
$25.87 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.30

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This page (NASDAQ:JBHT) was last updated on 8/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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