NASDAQ:JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Stock Forecast, Price & News $172.59 +3.26 (+1.93%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$169.59▼$173.8550-Day Range$165.62▼$180.5552-Week Range$153.92▼$200.64Volume583,613 shsAverage Volume590,306 shsMarket Capitalization$17.89 billionP/E Ratio19.61Dividend Yield0.97%Price Target$189.67 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability J.B. Hunt Transport Services MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.61 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.9% Upside$189.67 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.95% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.26Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.00Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.26 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth11.45%From $8.56 to $9.54 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.22 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector65th out of 120 stocksTrucking, Except Local Industry7th out of 15 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.61, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $189.67, J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a forecasted upside of 9.9% from its current price of $172.59.Amount of Analyst CoverageJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.95% of the float of J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in J.B. Hunt Transport Services has recently increased by 23.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has a dividend yield of 0.97%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has been increasing its dividend for 20 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 19.09%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, J.B. Hunt Transport Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.61% next year. This indicates that J.B. Hunt Transport Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreJ.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 SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is -7.26. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has a news sentiment score of 1.00. 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 0.54 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for J.B. Hunt Transport Services this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for JBHT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -84% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added J.B. Hunt Transport Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 $1,264,895.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.10% of the stock of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions74.93% 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services are expected to grow by 11.45% in the coming year, from $8.56 to $9.54 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 19.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.33.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 19.61, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 23.42.Price to Earnings Growth RatioJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has a PEG Ratio of 1.34. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has a P/B Ratio of 4.71. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) StockJ.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.Read More Receive JBHT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address JBHT Stock News HeadlinesMay 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Sees Significant Growth in Short InterestMay 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target at $189.67June 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) CFO John Kuhlow Sells 3,500 SharesMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJB Hunt (JBHT) Down 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?May 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJ.B. Hunt’s debt rating continues long run in solid investment-grade territoryMay 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to OverweightMay 12, 2023 | msn.comJP Morgan Upgrades Hunt (J.B.) Transport Services (JBHT)June 4, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 11, 2023 | msn.comJ.B. Hunt Transport stock is called a freight recovery play by JPMorganMay 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThis Logistics Indicator Just Hit Bottom. That Makes Truck, Rail Stocks Buys.May 10, 2023 | marketwatch.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketMay 10, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ4 2024 EPS Estimates for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Decreased by AnalystMay 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIncome Investors Should Know That J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Goes Ex-Dividend SoonMay 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJ.B. Hunt Recognizes 84 Drivers for Million Mile Safety Accomplishments, Awards More Than $1.2M in Safe Driving BonusesMay 2, 2023 | marketwatch.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. stock falls Tuesday, still outperforms marketMay 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.42May 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Receives $189.48 Average Price Target from AnalystsApril 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) EVP Eric Mcgee Sells 1,200 Shares of StockApril 29, 2023 | msn.comHunt (J.B.) Transport Services (JBHT) Declares $0.42 DividendApril 28, 2023 | marketwatch.comLearn to Evaluate J.b. Hunt Transport ($JBHT) using the ChartsApril 26, 2023 | marketwatch.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. stock remains steady Monday, underperforms marketApril 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comArgus Cuts J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target to $200.00April 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) EVP Stuart Lockard Scott Sells 2,458 SharesApril 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJ.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Receives Buy Rating from BenchmarkApril 22, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMorgan Stanley Cuts J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target to $172.00See More Headlines JBHT Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart JBHT Company Calendar Last Earnings4/17/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/26 Dividend5/11/2023Dividend Payable5/26/2023Today6/04/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/18/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Trucking, except local Sub-IndustryTrucking SectorTransportation Current SymbolNASDAQ:JBHT CUSIP44565810 CIK728535 Webwww.jbhunt.com Phone(479) 820-0000Fax479-820-8397Employees37,151Year Founded1961Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$189.67 High Stock Price Forecast$207.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$162.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+9.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.61 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.80 Trailing P/E Ratio19.61 Forward P/E Ratio20.16 P/E Growth1.34Net Income$969.35 million Net Margins6.35% Pretax Margin8.40% Return on Equity25.85% Return on Assets12.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.26 Current Ratio1.17 Quick Ratio1.17 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$14.81 billion Price / Sales1.21 Cash Flow$15.59 per share Price / Cash Flow11.07 Book Value$36.64 per share Price / Book4.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares103,650,000Free Float100,435,000Market Cap$17.89 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.13 Social Links Key ExecutivesJohn N. RobertsChief Executive Officer & Non-Independent DirectorShelley SimpsonPresidentNick HobbsCOO, EVP & President-Dedicated Contract ServicesJohn KuhlowExecutive VP, Chief Financial & Accounting OfficerStuart Lockard ScottChief Information Officer & Executive VPKey CompetitorsKnight-Swift TransportationNYSE:KNXSaiaNASDAQ:SAIALandstar SystemNASDAQ:LSTROld Dominion Freight LineNASDAQ:ODFLSchneider NationalNYSE:SNDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsOntario Teachers Pension Plan BoardBought 3,250 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.006%Prelude Capital Management LLCBought 1,338 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.001%ProShare Advisors LLCSold 6,001 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.012%Toroso Investments LLCBought 184 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.002%American TrustSold 3,030 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.016%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions JBHT Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock right now? 18 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "buy" JBHT shares. View JBHT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price forecast for 2023? 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock. Their JBHT share price forecasts range from $162.00 to $207.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $189.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.9% 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 decreased by 1.0% and is now trading at $172.59. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting J.B. Hunt Transport Services? J.B. Hunt Transport Services saw a increase in short interest in 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 trading volume of 720,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.5 days. Currently, 4.0% of the company's shares are short sold. View J.B. Hunt Transport Services' Short Interest. 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. View our JBHT earnings forecast. How were J.B. Hunt Transport Services' earnings last quarter? J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 17th. The transportation company reported $1.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.12 by $0.23. The transportation company earned $3.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.42 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.85% and a net margin of 6.35%. The business's revenue was down 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.29 EPS. 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, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, May 26th. This represents a $1.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.97%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 11th. 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), Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD), First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF (FTXR), Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (TPOR), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN) and Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG). 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 0.99%. 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. 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." 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. 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. What is J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock price today? One share of JBHT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $172.59. How much money does J.B. Hunt Transport Services make? J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) has a market capitalization of $17.89 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.Read More 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. 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