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NASDAQ:JBHT

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

$186.81
-0.61 (-0.33%)
(As of 10/3/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$185.21
▼
$187.91
50-Day Range
$181.91
▼
$208.24
52-Week Range
$158.66
▼
$209.21
Volume
781,425 shs
Average Volume
838,117 shs
Market Capitalization
$19.31 billion
P/E Ratio
22.81
Dividend Yield
0.90%
Price Target
$197.05
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.5% Upside
$197.05 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
3.91% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.26
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.56mentions of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last 14 days
Based on 17 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.28 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
16.78%
From $7.69 to $8.98 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

2.24 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

64th out of 116 stocks

Trucking, Except Local Industry

8th out of 13 stocks

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

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 Price History

JBHT Stock News Headlines

September 29, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Is the Grinch Stealing This Year's Holiday Season Jobs? (JBHT)
Amid rising labor costs and interest rates, as well as a possible Q4 economic slowdown, retailers and logistics companies are using caution in seasonal hiring.
September 19, 2023 | marketbeat.com
Nikola's Stock Could Double in Price Within Weeks (JBHT)
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Supply chains in the United States are coming back to normal levels, enabling profit expansion trends to take over the industry and these three stocks.
October 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Stephens Boosts J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target to $210.00
October 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target Cut to $190.00
October 3, 2023 | msn.com
Stephens & Co. Maintains J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Overweight Recommendation
October 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Information
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October 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Morgan Stanley Trims J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Target Price to $169.00
October 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Morgan Stanley Cuts J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target to $169.00
October 2, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight Rating for JB Hunt Transport Servs: Here's What You Need To Know
September 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target Raised to $205.00 at Evercore ISI
September 29, 2023 | msn.com
J.B. Hunt: Hold, The Bullish Momentum Is Weakening
September 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
Road to Riches: 3 Transportation Stocks Set to Outpace the Market
September 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts
September 21, 2023 | marketwatch.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
September 19, 2023 | msn.com
B of A Securities Maintains J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Buy Recommendation
September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Unveiling the Investment Potential of JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT): A Comprehensive ...
September 15, 2023 | bizjournals.com
J.B. Hunt Transport to acquire BNSF's brokerage operations
September 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Analyzing the Fair Valuation of JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
September 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
J.B. Hunt to Acquire Brokerage Assets of BNSF Logistics
September 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com
The 3 Most Undervalued Transportation Stocks to Buy in September 2023
September 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
J.B. Hunt a bit more upbeat
September 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Index Little Changed After Inflation Data
September 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Should You Investigate J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) At US$184?
September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Participation in the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference
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JBHT Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/18/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/18 Dividend
8/03/2023
Dividend Payable
8/18/2023
Today
10/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/17/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Trucking, except local
Sub-Industry
Trucking
Sector
Transportation
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 Forecast
$197.05
High Stock Price Forecast
$216.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$169.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+5.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
16 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$8.19
Trailing P/E Ratio
22.81
Forward P/E Ratio
24.29
P/E Growth
1.63
Net Income
$969.35 million
Net Margins
6.19%
Pretax Margin
8.22%
Return on Equity
23.06%
Return on Assets
10.98%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.31
Current Ratio
1.21
Quick Ratio
1.21

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$14.81 billion
Price / Sales
1.30
Cash Flow
$15.45 per share
Price / Cash Flow
12.09
Book Value
$35.42 per share
Price / Book
5.27

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
103,350,000
Free Float
100,141,000
Market Cap
$19.31 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.14

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Key Executives

  • Mr. John N. Roberts IIIMr. John N. Roberts III (Age 59)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.65M
  • Ms. Shelley SimpsonMs. Shelley Simpson (Age 51)
    Pres
    Comp: $1.74M
  • Mr. John KuhlowMr. John Kuhlow (Age 52)
    Exec. VP, CFO, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
    Comp: $1.15M
  • Mr. Nicholas HobbsMr. Nicholas Hobbs (Age 60)
    Pres of Contract Services, Exec. VP & COO
    Comp: $1.53M
  • Mr. Darren P. FieldMr. Darren P. Field (Age 52)
    Exec. VP & Pres of Intermodal
    Comp: $1.28M
  • Mr. Stuart L. Scott Jr. (Age 56)
    Exec. VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. A. Brad Delco
    VP of Fin. & Investor Relations
  • Ms. Jennifer R. BoattiniMs. Jennifer R. Boattini (Age 50)
    Sr. VP of Legal & Litigation, Gen. Counsel and Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Spencer Frazier (Age 52)
    Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing
  • Bradley W. Hicks (Age 50)
    Exec. VP of People & Pres of Highway Services

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JBHT Stock - 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 year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 9 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 forecast for 2023?

16 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for J.B. Hunt Transport Services' shares. Their JBHT share price forecasts range from $169.00 to $216.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $197.05 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.5% 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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, JBHT shares have increased by 7.1% and is now trading at $186.81.
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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, October 17th 2023.
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, July, 18th. The transportation company reported $1.81 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.09. The transportation company earned $3.13 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.29 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a net margin of 6.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.06%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services's quarterly revenue was down 18.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.42 earnings per share.
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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 Wednesday, July 19th. Investors of record on Friday, August 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, August 18th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.90%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 3rd.
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).

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 20.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, JBHT will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.71% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for JBHT.

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."

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 $186.81.

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) has a market capitalization of $19.31 billion and generates $14.81 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $969.35 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.19 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 10/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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