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

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$151.93 +4.33 (+2.93%)
Closing price 07/22/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
12

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for JBHT.

Consensus Price Target

$164.90
8.54% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the average price target is $164.90. The highest price target for JBHT is $202.00, while the lowest price target for JBHT is $140.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.54% from the current price of $151.93.
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JBHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/23/24 to 7/23/25
1 Month Ago
6/23/24 to 6/23/25
3 Months Ago
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
1 Year Ago
7/24/23 to 7/23/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$164.90$161.90$162.20$181.88
Forecasted Upside8.54% Upside13.46% Upside21.97% Upside10.14% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

JBHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

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JBHT Price Targets by Month

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJ.B. Hunt Transport ServicesTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.59
2.58
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.54% Upside25.57% Upside10.19% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/16/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Christian Wetherbee
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $163.00+8.82%
7/16/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Ariel Rosa
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $170.00+12.14%
7/16/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
J. Bruce
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$150.00 ➝ $145.00-4.35%
7/16/2025Truist Financial
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Lucas Pipes
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$140.00 ➝ $145.00-3.61%
7/16/2025Susquehanna
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Bascome Majors
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$155.00 ➝ $157.00+4.36%
7/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Brian Ossenbeck
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$159.00 ➝ $180.00+20.92%
7/15/2025Raymond James Financial
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Patrick Tyler
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $165.00+9.10%
7/10/2025Barclays
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Brandon Oglenski
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$135.00 ➝ $145.00-7.46%
7/10/2025Bank of America
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Ken Hoexter
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$166.00 ➝ $171.00+9.11%
7/8/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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J. Alliger
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Set Target$164.00+7.74%
7/8/2025UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
7/7/2025Morgan Stanley
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Ravi Shanker
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$160.00 ➝ $155.00+3.20%
7/1/2025Baird R W
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D. Moore
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7/1/2025Robert W. Baird
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Daniel Moore
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$169.00+17.69%
4/16/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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David Vernon
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Set TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$148.00+18.66%
4/16/2025Benchmark
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Christopher Kuhn
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $175.00+41.75%
4/16/2025Stephens
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Justin Long
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$170.00 ➝ $165.00+22.12%
4/16/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold$160.00 ➝ $140.00+3.62%
3/7/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageHold$167.00+2.92%
1/17/2025Evercore ISI
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Vijay Kumar
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$207.00 ➝ $202.00+16.98%
10/17/2024Loop Capital
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$173.00 ➝ $187.00+3.80%
10/16/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$195.00 ➝ $195.00+8.96%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, July 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these J.B. Hunt Transport Services pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Bull Case

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

  • The stock has recently been given a price target increase to $171.00 by Bank of America, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for growth.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $15 billion, suggesting stability and a solid position in the transportation sector.
  • The company reported earnings per share of $1.17, surpassing analyst expectations, which reflects strong operational performance.
  • With a current stock price around $153.57, it presents a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the transportation industry.
  • Analysts have rated the stock with a "Moderate Buy" consensus, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $200.40 and a low of $122.79, indicating volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
  • Wells Fargo recently lowered its price target for the stock to $150.00, which may signal caution regarding future performance.
  • The company has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 27.87, which could suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, which, while manageable, indicates some reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in economic downturns.
  • Recent trading volumes have been below average, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence in the stock.

JBHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is $164.90, with a high forecast of $202.00 and a low forecast of $140.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JBHT shares.

According to analysts, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's stock has a predicted upside of 8.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like J.B. Hunt Transport Services more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 2.59 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how JBHT compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:JBHT) was last updated on 7/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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