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

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 26 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
9

Buy
16

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for JBHT.

Consensus Price Target

$284.17
20.00% Upside

According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the average price target is $284.17. The highest price target for JBHT is $370.00, while the lowest price target for JBHT is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.00% from the current price of $236.80.

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.

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JBHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 9/17/25 to 9/17/26	1 Month Ago 8/18/25 to 8/18/26	3 Months Ago 6/19/25 to 6/19/26	1 Year Ago 9/17/24 to 9/17/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$284.17	$286.30	$236.17	$164.14
Forecasted Upside	20.00% Upside	4.42% Upside	-12.92% Downside	22.02% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

JBHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

JBHT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

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

Type	J.B. Hunt Transport Services	Industrials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.62	2.30	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.92% Upside	102.29% Upside	17.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent JBHT News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/17/2026	Raymond James Financial 3 of 5 stars	Patrick Brown 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Outperform	$315.00 ➝ $300.00	+26.04%
9/17/2026	Citizens Jmp 4 of 5 stars	Jeff Kauffman Not Rated	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$300.00	+26.73%
9/17/2026	Robert W. Baird 3 of 5 stars	Daniel Moore 5 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Outperform	$320.00 ➝ $290.00	+22.50%
9/16/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Fadi Chamoun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
9/16/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ken Hoexter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$340.00 ➝ $302.00	+10.60%
9/16/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brandon Oglenski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$300.00 ➝ $285.00	+4.38%
9/16/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christian Wetherbee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$335.00 ➝ $305.00	+11.70%
9/14/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/1/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
7/20/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ariel Rosa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
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7/16/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Vernon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold ➝ Outperform
7/16/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Thomas Wadewitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$286.00 ➝ $291.00	+0.14%
7/16/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Lucas Servera Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$280.00 ➝ $295.00	+1.52%
7/16/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jordan Alliger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$261.00	-12.17%
7/16/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bascome Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$360.00 ➝ $370.00	+33.92%
7/16/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bascome Majors Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$345.00	+16.09%
7/16/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Ossenbeck Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$280.00 ➝ $313.00	+6.06%
7/16/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jason Seidl Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$265.00 ➝ $297.00	+7.50%
7/13/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Bruce Chan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold	$225.00 ➝ $261.00	-6.77%
7/6/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ravi Shanker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Equal Weight ➝ Underweight	$190.00 ➝ $200.00	-30.03%
6/26/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Kuhn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$250.00 ➝ $300.00	+8.07%
5/11/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$248.00	+1.64%
4/20/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$285.00	+14.20%
1/8/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$214.00	+4.22%
1/8/2026	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Kauffman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold	$200.00	-1.87%
12/11/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richa Harnain Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$227.00	+14.57%
10/17/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$173.00 ➝ $187.00	+3.80%

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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 Saturday, September 12, 2026. 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

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

The company recently reported strong financial results for the quarter ended July 15, 2026, with earnings per share of $1.91, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.71 by $0.20, and revenue of $3.50 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.26 billion and representing a 19.4% year-over-year increase.
Analyst sentiment has improved significantly, with the consensus rating standing at "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $286.30, which is higher than the current stock price of $270.45, suggesting potential upside for investors.
Institutional investors have shown increased confidence in the company, with several firms such as Corient Private Wealth LP and Junto Capital Management LP increasing their holdings in the second quarter of 2026, indicating a positive outlook from professional investors.
The company maintains a strong financial position with a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 1.26, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, which suggests a healthy balance sheet and the ability to manage its financial obligations effectively.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a consistent dividend policy, having recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share, which represents an annualized yield of 0.7% and a dividend payout ratio of 25.50%, providing a steady income stream for investors.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Bear Case

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

The current stock price of $270.45 is below the 50-day moving average of $274.75, which may indicate a short-term downward trend or lack of momentum in the stock's price.
Insider selling activity has been notable, with several executives, including Brian Webb, David Keefauver, and Spencer Frazier, selling shares in the first half of 2026, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
The company's P/E ratio of 38.31 is relatively high compared to the broader market, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings, potentially limiting future upside potential.
Short interest in the stock has fluctuated, with a recent increase in short interest in September 2026, which could indicate that some investors are betting against the stock's performance, potentially leading to downward pressure on the price.
The company's beta of 1.29 suggests that its stock is more volatile than the overall market, which could result in larger price swings and higher risk for investors, especially during periods of market uncertainty.

JBHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is $284.17, with a high forecast of $370.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings, 15 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 20.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's stock had 6 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like J.B. Hunt Transport Services more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how JBHT compares to other companies.

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

JBHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

JBHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

JBHT Price Targets by Month

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

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Bull Case

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Bear Case

JBHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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