Should I buy or sell J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock right now?

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JBHT shares. View JBHT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price target for 2024?

16 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock. Their JBHT share price targets range from $165.00 to $216.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $198.74 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for JBHT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have JBHT shares performed in 2023?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock was trading at $174.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JBHT shares have increased by 8.3% and is now trading at $188.89. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 17th 2024. View our JBHT earnings forecast .

How were J.B. Hunt Transport Services' earnings last quarter?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 17th. The transportation company reported $1.80 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.83 by $0.03. The transportation company earned $3.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.17 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.17% and a net margin of 5.89%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.57 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does J.B. Hunt Transport Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 19th. Investors of record on Friday, November 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, November 24th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 9th. Read our dividend analysis for JBHT .

Is J.B. Hunt Transport Services a good dividend stock?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.89%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 22.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, JBHT will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for JBHT .

What ETFs hold J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) stock in their portfolio include VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP) , iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT) , SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) , VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN) , First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR) , Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG) , Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA) .

What is John N. Roberts III's approval rating as J.B. Hunt Transport Services' CEO?

756 employees have rated J.B. Hunt Transport Services Chief Executive Officer John N. Roberts III on Glassdoor.com . John N. Roberts III has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other J.B. Hunt Transport Services investors own include Intel (INTC) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Visa (V) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) , Micron Technology (MU) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Walt Disney (DIS) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) .

Who are J.B. Hunt Transport Services' major shareholders?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Morgan Stanley (2.23%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.09%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.04%), FMR LLC (1.40%), Invesco Ltd. (1.06%) and American Century Companies Inc. (0.86%). Insiders that own company stock include Alfred C Harper, Bradley W Hicks , Darren P Field, Darren P Field , David Keefauver, Earl Wayne Garrison , Eric Mcgee , Gary Charles George , James K Thompson , Jennifer Boattini , Joe Bob Perkins, John Kuhlow , Nicholas Hobbs , Sharilyn S Gasaway , Shelley Simpson , Spencer Frazier and Stuart Lockard Scott . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

Shares of JBHT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does J.B. Hunt Transport Services have any subsidiaries?

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

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

$188.68

-0.21 (-0.11%)

(As of 10:34 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $187.39
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50-Day Range: $165.98
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$209.21

Volume: 112,730 shs
Average Volume: 741,925 shs
Market Capitalization: $19.46 billion

P/E Ratio: 25.43
Dividend Yield: 0.89%
Price Target: $198.74

J.B. Hunt Transport Services MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 5.2% Upside
$198.74 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.75% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -7.26
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.72
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$1.29 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.70%
From $7.26 to $8.40 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.47 out of 5 stars

Industrials Sector

37th out of 111 stocks

Integrated Freight & Logistics Industry

2nd out of 3 stocks

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $198.74, J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a forecasted upside of 5.2% from its current price of $188.89.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.75% 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 2.9, 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 3.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a dividend yield of 0.89%, 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 20 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 22.64%. 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 20.00% next year. This indicates that J.B. Hunt Transport Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has received a -86.87% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of J. B. Hunt in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Diesel rail freight transport services for intermodal freight", "Truck freight transport services", and "Less than truckload freight transport services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is -7.26.

2.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a news sentiment score of 0.72. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for J.B. Hunt Transport Services this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 2 people have searched for JBHT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added J.B. Hunt Transport Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -90% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

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 $1,290,619.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.10% of the stock of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
73.09% 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.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services are expected to grow by 15.70% in the coming year, from $7.26 to $8.40 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 25.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.63.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 25.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 354.65.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a PEG Ratio of 3.27. 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 5.33. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistic services in North America. It operates through five segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT). The JBI segment offers intermodal freight solutions. It operates 115,150 pieces of company-owned trailing equipment; owns and maintains its chassis fleet of 95,553 units; and manages a fleet of 6,081 company-owned tractors, 615 independent contractor trucks, and 7,972 company drivers. The DCS segment designs, develops, and executes supply chain solutions that support various transportation networks. As of December 31, 2022, it operated 12,328 company-owned trucks, 570 customer-owned trucks, and 1 contractor trucks. The company also operates 23,354 owned pieces of trailing equipment and 4,968 customer-owned trailers. The ICS segment provides freight brokerage and transportation logistics solutions; flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and less-than-truckload, as well as dry-van and intermodal solutions; an online multimodal marketplace; and logistics management for customers to outsource the transportation functions. The FMS segment offers delivery services through 1,506 company-owned trucks, 303 customer-owned trucks, and 20 independent contractor trucks; and 1,297 owned pieces of trailing equipment and 316 customer-owned trailers. The JBT segment provides dry-van freight services by utilizing tractors and trailers operating over roads and highways through 620 company-owned tractors and 14,718 company-owned trailers. It also transports or arranges for the transportation of freight, such as general merchandise, specialty consumer items, appliances, forest and paper products, food and beverages, building materials, soaps and cosmetics, automotive parts, agricultural products, electronics, and chemicals. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas.

JBHT Stock Price History

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JBHT Stock News Headlines

December 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Upgraded to "Neutral" at UBS Group

December 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Shelley Simpson Sells 5,350 Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Stock

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) EVP Spencer Frazier Sells 1,527 Shares

November 24, 2023 | benzinga.com

JB Hunt Transport Servs Stock (NASDAQ:JBHT), Guidance and Forecast

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JB Hunt, BNSF and GMXT to launch Mexico-to-Midwest intermodal service

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BNSF, GMXT and J.B. Hunt Collaborate to Launch New Intermodal Service Through Eagle Pass Gateway to and From Mexico

November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt, BNSF launch premium intermodal service Quantum

November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt and BNSF Expand Intermodal Marketplace With Launch of Quantum

October 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt Awards More Than $437K to Recipients in Second Annual Scholarship Program for Families

October 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.: Recent weakness offers buying opportunity

October 19, 2023 | msn.com

Stephens & Co. Reiterates J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Overweight Recommendation

October 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

October 19, 2023 | msn.com

J.B. Hunt Transport: Capacity Gains, Consumer Demand Recovery, And Share Gains Drive Growth

October 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

J.B. Hunt Transport To Benefit From Enhanced Rail Services Despite Brokerage And Truckload Challenges: Analyst

October 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings: Revenue and Earnings Per Share Down

October 18, 2023 | proactiveinvestors.com

JB Hunt slumps as 3Q profits drop

October 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

J.B. Hunt Falls On Lower Profit In Q3, Below Street View

October 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.: J.B. Hunt Earnings: Intermodal Headwinds Remain Stubborn

October 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Lag Estimates, Down Y/Y

October 18, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Positive Recovery Signs and Resilient Performance Amid Challenges: A Buy Recommendation for J.B. Hunt Transport Services

October 18, 2023 | msn.com

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Earnings Transcript (NASDAQ:JBHT)

October 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q3 2023 J B Hunt Transport Services Inc Earnings Call

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/24 Dividend: 11/09/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/24/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 1/17/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics
Sub-Industry: Trucking
Sector: Industrials
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:JBHT
CUSIP: 44565810
CIK: 728535
Web: www.jbhunt.com
Phone: (479) 820-0000
Fax: 479-820-8397
Employees: 37,151
Year Founded: 1961

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $198.74
High Stock Price Target: $216.00
Low Stock Price Target: $165.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +5.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $7.42
Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.46
Forward P/E Ratio: 26.02
P/E Growth: 3.27
Net Income: $969.35 million
Net Margins: 5.89%
Pretax Margin: 7.73%
Return on Equity: 20.17%
Return on Assets: 9.64%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30
Current Ratio: 1.11
Quick Ratio: 1.11

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $13.18 billion
Price / Sales: 1.48
Cash Flow: $15.51 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 12.18
Book Value: $35.42 per share
Price / Book: 5.33

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 103,143,000
Free Float: 99,946,000
Market Cap: $19.48 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.15

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Key Executives

Mr. John N. Roberts III (Age 59)
CEO & Director
Comp: $2.65M
Ms. Shelley Simpson (Age 51)
President
Comp: $1.74M
Mr. John Kuhlow (Age 52)
Executive VP, CFO, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Comp: $1.15M
Mr. Nicholas Hobbs (Age 60)
President of Contract Services, Executive VP & COO
Comp: $1.53M
Mr. Darren P. Field (Age 52)
Executive VP & President of Intermodal
Comp: $1.28M
Mr. Stuart L. Scott Jr. (Age 56)
Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. A. Brad Delco
Vice President of Finance & Investor Relations
Ms. Jennifer R. Boattini (Age 50)
Senior VP of Legal & Litigation, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Spencer Frazier (Age 52)
Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Bradley W. Hicks (Age 50)
Executive VP of People & President of Highway Services

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Should I Buy J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock? JBHT Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of J.B. Hunt Transport Services was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:35 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.:

The company operates in the trucking industry, which is essential for the transportation of goods and has a high demand.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. offers a diverse range of services, including intermodal freight solutions, supply chain solutions, freight brokerage, and delivery services. This diversification can help mitigate risks and provide multiple revenue streams.
The company has a large fleet of company-owned tractors, trailers, and trucks, which gives it a competitive advantage in terms of capacity and flexibility.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a strong track record and has been in operation since 1961, indicating stability and experience in the industry.
The recent decline in freight rates could present an opportunity for investors to acquire shares at a potentially lower price, with the potential for future growth as the market recovers.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. for these reasons:

The recent decline in revenue per load at J.B. Hunt's intermodal and truckload segments, coupled with weak pricing, could impact the company's profitability and financial performance.
The trucking industry is subject to various external factors, such as fuel prices, regulatory changes, and economic conditions, which can affect the company's operations and financial results.
Competition in the trucking industry is intense, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. faces competition from both large established players and smaller regional carriers.
The company's financial performance is dependent on shipping volumes, and any decline in demand for transportation services could negatively impact its revenue and profitability.
Investors should carefully consider the current stock price and conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions, as stock prices can be volatile and subject to market fluctuations.

JBHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock right now?: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JBHT shares.
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What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price target for 2024?: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock. Their JBHT share price targets range from $165.00 to $216.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $198.74 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for JBHT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have JBHT shares performed in 2023?: J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock was trading at $174.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JBHT shares have increased by 8.3% and is now trading at $188.89.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 17th 2024.
View our JBHT earnings forecast.
How were J.B. Hunt Transport Services' earnings last quarter?: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 17th. The transportation company reported $1.80 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.83 by $0.03. The transportation company earned $3.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.17 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.17% and a net margin of 5.89%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.57 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does J.B. Hunt Transport Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for J.B. Hunt Transport Services?: J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 19th. Investors of record on Friday, November 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, November 24th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 9th.
Read our dividend analysis for JBHT.
Is J.B. Hunt Transport Services a good dividend stock?: J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.89%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 20 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 22.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, JBHT will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for JBHT.

What ETFs hold J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) stock in their portfolio include VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP), iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT), SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (XTN), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA).
What is John N. Roberts III's approval rating as J.B. Hunt Transport Services' CEO?: 756 employees have rated J.B. Hunt Transport Services Chief Executive Officer John N. Roberts III on Glassdoor.com. John N. Roberts III has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other J.B. Hunt Transport Services investors own include Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Visa (V), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Micron Technology (MU), AbbVie (ABBV), Walt Disney (DIS), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Who are J.B. Hunt Transport Services' major shareholders?: J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Morgan Stanley (2.23%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.09%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.04%), FMR LLC (1.40%), Invesco Ltd. (1.06%) and American Century Companies Inc. (0.86%). Insiders that own company stock include Alfred C Harper, Bradley W Hicks, Darren P Field, Darren P Field, David Keefauver, Earl Wayne Garrison, Eric Mcgee, Gary Charles George, James K Thompson, Jennifer Boattini, Joe Bob Perkins, John Kuhlow, Nicholas Hobbs, Sharilyn S Gasaway, Shelley Simpson, Spencer Frazier and Stuart Lockard Scott.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services?: Shares of JBHT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does J.B. Hunt Transport Services have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. a Georgia corporation, Mass Movement, RDI Logistics, Special Logistics, and Zenith Global Logistics.
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:JBHT)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

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

JBHT Stock Price History

JBHT Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

Should I Buy J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock? JBHT Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

JBHT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™