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

$188.41
-1.83 (-0.96%)
(As of 12/5/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$185.60
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$189.60
50-Day Range
$165.98
▼
$196.78
52-Week Range
$163.66
▼
$209.21
Volume
568,962 shs
Average Volume
746,980 shs
Market Capitalization
$19.43 billion
P/E Ratio
25.39
Dividend Yield
0.89%
Price Target
$197.00
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.44 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.6% Upside
$197.00 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
0.66mentions of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$282,144 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.

2.40 out of 5 stars

Industrials Sector

25th out of 76 stocks

Integrated Freight & Logistics Industry

2nd out of 3 stocks

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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

JBHT Stock News Headlines

December 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Comparing J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) and International Distributions Services (OTCMKTS:ROYMF)
December 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) EVP Spencer Frazier Sells 1,527 Shares
December 6, 2023 | Financial Alphas (Ad)
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November 24, 2023 | benzinga.com
JB Hunt Transport Servs Stock (NASDAQ:JBHT), Guidance and Forecast
November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Why Is JB Hunt (JBHT) Up 1.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
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
December 6, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)
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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
October 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings: Positive Volume Offset By Tough Freight Rate Environment
October 17, 2023 | ca.investing.com
J.B. Hunt's Earnings Plunge: A Snapshot of the Current Freight Industry Woes
October 17, 2023 | cnbc.com
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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
12/05/2023
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
$197.00
High Stock Price Target
$216.00
Low Stock Price Target
$165.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.44
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$7.42
Trailing P/E Ratio
25.39
Forward P/E Ratio
25.95
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
$14.81 billion
Price / Sales
1.31
Cash Flow
$15.47 per share
Price / Cash Flow
12.18
Book Value
$35.42 per share
Price / Book
5.32

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
103,140,000
Free Float
99,946,000
Market Cap
$19.43 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.15

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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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" JBHT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in JBHT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price target for 2024?

16 brokers have issued 1-year target prices 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 $197.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have JBHT shares performed in 2023?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock was trading at $174.36 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, JBHT shares have increased by 8.1% and is now trading at $188.41.
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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) announced 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 net margin of 5.89% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.17%. The firm's revenue was down 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.57 EPS.
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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 declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 19th. Investors of record on Friday, November 10th will be given 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 of this dividend 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.
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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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