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NASDAQ:JBHT

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

$171.55
+2.05 (+1.21%)
(As of 06/6/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$168.57
$173.74
50-Day Range
$165.62
$180.55
52-Week Range
$153.92
$200.64
Volume
478,531 shs
Average Volume
726,328 shs
Market Capitalization
$17.78 billion
P/E Ratio
19.49
Dividend Yield
0.98%
Price Target
$189.67

J.B. Hunt Transport Services MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.61 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.6% Upside
$189.67 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
3.95% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.26
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.83mentions of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.26 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.45%
From $8.56 to $9.54 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.51 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

29th out of 117 stocks

Trucking, Except Local Industry

5th out of 15 stocks


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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. engages in the provision of logistics solutions. It operates through the following segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS) and Truckload (JBT). The JBI segment offers intermodal freight operations for rail carriers. The DCS segment includes private fleet conversion and final-mile delivery services. The ICS segment provides single-source logistics management for clients who intend to outsource their transportation activities. It offers flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, less-than-truckload, dry-van, and intermodal freight services. The FMS segment provides final-mile delivery services to customers through a nationwide network of cross-dock and other delivery system network locations. The JBT segment is responsible for full-load, dry-van freight that is transported via roads and highways. The company was founded by Johnnie Bryan Hunt, Sr. and Johnelle D. Hunt on August 10, 1961, and is headquartered in Lowell, AR.

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JBHT Stock News Headlines

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JBHT Price History

JBHT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/26 Dividend
5/11/2023
Dividend Payable
5/26/2023
Today
6/06/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Trucking, except local
Sub-Industry
Trucking
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:JBHT
CUSIP
44565810
Employees
37,151
Year Founded
1961

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$189.67
High Stock Price Forecast
$207.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$162.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+10.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.61
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$969.35 million
Pretax Margin
8.40%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$14.81 billion
Cash Flow
$15.50 per share
Book Value
$35.42 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
100,435,000
Market Cap
$17.78 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.13

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Key Executives

  • John N. RobertsJohn N. Roberts
    Chief Executive Officer & Non-Independent Director
  • Shelley SimpsonShelley Simpson
    President
  • Nick Hobbs
    COO, EVP & President-Dedicated Contract Services
  • John KuhlowJohn Kuhlow
    Executive VP, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
  • Stuart Lockard ScottStuart Lockard Scott
    Chief Information Officer & Executive VP













JBHT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

18 Wall Street equities 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, 5 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" JBHT shares.
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What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price forecast for 2023?

18 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for J.B. Hunt Transport Services' shares. Their JBHT share price forecasts range from $162.00 to $207.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $189.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.6% 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 stock has decreased by 1.6% and is now trading at $171.55.
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Are investors shorting J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,240,000 shares, an increase of 23.7% from the April 30th total of 2,620,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 720,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.5 days. Currently, 4.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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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 Tuesday, July 18th 2023.
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How were J.B. Hunt Transport Services' earnings last quarter?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 17th. The transportation company reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.12 by $0.23. The transportation company earned $3.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.42 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a net margin of 6.35% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.85%. The firm's revenue was down 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.29 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 announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 12th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, May 26th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.98%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 11th.
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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 0.97%. 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 19.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, JBHT will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.61% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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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).

What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock symbol?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "JBHT."

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.48%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (4.52%), State Street Corp (3.19%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (3.18%), FMR LLC (2.14%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (1.76%). Insiders that own company stock include Alfred C Harper, Bradley W Hicks, Darren P Field, Darren P Field, Earl Wayne Garrison, Eric Mcgee, Gary Charles George, James K Thompson, Jennifer Boattini, Joe Bob Perkins, John Kuhlow, John N Roberts, Kevin Bracy, Sharilyn S Gasaway, Shelley Simpson, Spencer Frazier, Stuart Lockard Scott and Terrence D Matthews.
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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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What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price today?

One share of JBHT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $171.55.

How much money does J.B. Hunt Transport Services make?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) has a market capitalization of $17.78 billion and generates $14.81 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $969.35 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.80 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does J.B. Hunt Transport Services have?

The company employs 37,151 workers across the globe.

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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How can I contact J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services' mailing address is 615 JB HUNT CORPORATE DR, LOWELL AR, 72745. The official website for the company is www.jbhunt.com. The transportation company can be reached via phone at (479) 820-0000, via email at investors@jbhunt.com, or via fax at 479-820-8397.

This page (NASDAQ:JBHT) was last updated on 6/7/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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