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JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)


Market Price (7/17/2026): $298.0 | Market Cap: $28.2 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)


Market Price (7/17/2026): $298.0
Market Cap: $28.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.7 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Future of Freight. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, Freight Technology, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -3.9%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.7%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 51%

Key risks
JBHT key risks include [1] freight demand volatility from economic downturns, Show more.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
1 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.7 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Future of Freight. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, Freight Technology, Show more.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -3.9%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -5.7%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 51%
8 Key risks
JBHT key risks include [1] freight demand volatility from economic downturns, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/16/2026

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) stock has gained about 40% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Financial Performance with Significant Earnings Beats.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services delivered strong financial results for both fiscal Q1 2026 and fiscal Q2 2026. For fiscal Q1 2026, reported on April 15, 2026, the company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.45 to $1.47. Total operating revenue for Q1 2026 increased by 5% year-over-year to $3.06 billion, with operating income up 16% and diluted EPS growing 27% compared to the prior year. The company also eliminated over $30 million in structural costs during the quarter and set a record for intermodal volumes. This momentum continued into fiscal Q2 2026, reported on July 15, 2026. Diluted EPS reached $1.91, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $1.71 by 11.7%. Total operating revenue climbed 19% year-over-year to $3.50 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.26 billion by 9.5%. Key drivers included a 10% increase in Intermodal loads and a 22% rise in Intermodal revenues, which marked the first double-digit volume growth in over a decade for the segment. Overall operating income in Q2 2026 increased by 32%. Management highlighted having removed more than $135 million in structural costs over the past year.

2. Favorable Macroeconomic Shift in Freight Market Conditions.

The transportation sector, and particularly the freight market, experienced a significant upturn throughout fiscal Q2 2026. Freight demand returned to growth, with volumes consistently exceeding 2025 levels and trending toward multi-year highs. A critical macroeconomic factor was the tightening of truckload capacity, driven by continued carrier exits due to prior low-rate environments and increased regulatory enforcement. This supply constraint, coupled with rising demand, led to a surge in freight rates. Spot rates increased by 18% year-over-year in fiscal Q1 2026 and were already hitting +25% year-over-year in early fiscal Q2 2026, while contract rates began resetting upwards. Linehaul rates, excluding fuel surcharges, were up approximately 30% year-over-year. Rising diesel prices, which increased sharply by about 50% since early Q1 2026, also contributed to higher transportation costs and rates.

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Updated on 7/16/2026

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) stock has gained about 40% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Robust Financial Performance with Significant Earnings Beats.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services delivered strong financial results for both fiscal Q1 2026 and fiscal Q2 2026. For fiscal Q1 2026, reported on April 15, 2026, the company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49, surpassing analyst expectations of $1.45 to $1.47. Total operating revenue for Q1 2026 increased by 5% year-over-year to $3.06 billion, with operating income up 16% and diluted EPS growing 27% compared to the prior year. The company also eliminated over $30 million in structural costs during the quarter and set a record for intermodal volumes. This momentum continued into fiscal Q2 2026, reported on July 15, 2026. Diluted EPS reached $1.91, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $1.71 by 11.7%. Total operating revenue climbed 19% year-over-year to $3.50 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.26 billion by 9.5%. Key drivers included a 10% increase in Intermodal loads and a 22% rise in Intermodal revenues, which marked the first double-digit volume growth in over a decade for the segment. Overall operating income in Q2 2026 increased by 32%. Management highlighted having removed more than $135 million in structural costs over the past year.

2. Favorable Macroeconomic Shift in Freight Market Conditions.

The transportation sector, and particularly the freight market, experienced a significant upturn throughout fiscal Q2 2026. Freight demand returned to growth, with volumes consistently exceeding 2025 levels and trending toward multi-year highs. A critical macroeconomic factor was the tightening of truckload capacity, driven by continued carrier exits due to prior low-rate environments and increased regulatory enforcement. This supply constraint, coupled with rising demand, led to a surge in freight rates. Spot rates increased by 18% year-over-year in fiscal Q1 2026 and were already hitting +25% year-over-year in early fiscal Q2 2026, while contract rates began resetting upwards. Linehaul rates, excluding fuel surcharges, were up approximately 30% year-over-year. Rising diesel prices, which increased sharply by about 50% since early Q1 2026, also contributed to higher transportation costs and rates.

3. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Revisions.

Following J.B. Hunt's strong performance, particularly its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, numerous analysts either maintained or upgraded their ratings and substantially increased their price targets for JBHT. For example, Stephens raised its price objective from $360.00 to $370.00, giving an "overweight" rating. Susquehanna set a $345.00 price target, and Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an "outperform" rating. Citigroup raised its price target for JBHT from $278.00 to $309.00 on July 16, 2026. TD Cowen also increased its price target from $265 to $297. Bernstein upgraded JBHT to "Outperform" and dramatically hiked its price target to $329 from $192, citing improved end-markets, growing Dedicated demand, and under-earning truck margins. The consensus rating among twenty-five analysts covering the stock is a "Moderate Buy".

4. Strategic Share Repurchase Program.

J.B. Hunt actively returned capital to shareholders through its share repurchase program during the period. In fiscal Q1 2026, the company repurchased approximately 383,000 shares of its common stock for an estimated $80 million. This was followed by a more significant repurchase in fiscal Q2 2026, where J.B. Hunt bought back approximately 392,000 shares of common stock for about $98 million. These consistent repurchases reduce the number of outstanding shares, which can positively impact earnings per share and demonstrate management's confidence in the company's valuation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 41.1% change in JBHT stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 35.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120267162026Change
Stock Price ($)211.51298.4141.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)11,99912,1341.1%
Net Income Margin (%)5.0%5.1%2.8%
P/E Multiple33.545.335.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)95950.3%
Cumulative Contribution41.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT41.1% 
Market (SPY)15.4%21.3%
Sector (XLI)11.4%32.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 54.1% change in JBHT stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 39.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120257162026Change
Stock Price ($)193.59298.4154.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,04912,1340.7%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%5.1%7.9%
P/E Multiple32.545.339.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96951.7%
Cumulative Contribution54.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT54.1% 
Market (SPY)10.4%34.7%
Sector (XLI)16.5%46.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 109.8% change in JBHT stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 79.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257162026Change
Stock Price ($)142.23298.41109.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,06512,1340.6%
Net Income Margin (%)4.7%5.1%10.2%
P/E Multiple25.345.379.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)100955.7%
Cumulative Contribution109.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT109.8% 
Market (SPY)22.5%25.7%
Sector (XLI)23.4%36.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 69.7% change in JBHT stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 129.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237162026Change
Stock Price ($)175.81298.4169.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)14,55512,134-16.6%
Net Income Margin (%)6.3%5.1%-19.2%
P/E Multiple19.745.3129.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)104959.7%
Cumulative Contribution69.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT69.7% 
Market (SPY)75.3%44.3%
Sector (XLI)74.8%51.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
JBHT Return51%-14%16%-14%15%43%113%
Peers Return38%-18%45%14%9%40%186%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%11%102%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
JBHT Win Rate67%42%50%50%67%71% 
Peers Win Rate65%38%58%48%58%63% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
JBHT Max Drawdown-14%-29%-20%-29%-33%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-32%-27%-22%-33%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: KNX, SNDR, ODFL, XPO, CHRW. See JBHT Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/16/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventJBHTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-26.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven183 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-16.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven48 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-13.7%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven403 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-31.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven71 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven312 days105 days

Compare to KNX, SNDR, ODFL, XPO, CHRW

In The Past

JB Hunt Transport Services's stock fell -26.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 35.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventJBHTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-26.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven183 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven403 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-31.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven71 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-26.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.8%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven312 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-24.8%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.0%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven112 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-32.8%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven38 days1085 days

Compare to KNX, SNDR, ODFL, XPO, CHRW

In The Past

JB Hunt Transport Services's stock fell -26.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 35.7% gain to breakeven.

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About JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is a prominent North American provider of surface transportation, delivery, and logistics solutions. The company's core business revolves around helping other businesses efficiently move goods across the continent, offering a comprehensive suite of services tailored to diverse freight and supply chain requirements.

J.B. Hunt operates through five primary segments. Its Intermodal (JBI) segment is a cornerstone, combining rail and truck transport for cost-effective long-haul freight, leveraging a large fleet of company-owned equipment. Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) provides customized supply chain solutions and dedicated fleets for specific customer needs. The Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) segment functions as a freight broker, arranging various transportation modes such as flatbed, refrigerated, and less-than-truckload services, often through an online marketplace. Additionally, the company offers Final Mile Services (FMS) for specialized and last-mile deliveries, and a traditional Truckload (JBT) segment providing dry-van full truckload services over roads and highways.

J.B. Hunt serves a wide array of industries across North America. They transport an extensive range of freight, including general merchandise, specialty consumer items, appliances, food and beverages, building materials, automotive parts, electronics, and chemicals. This broad service portfolio and capability to handle diverse cargo types position J.B. Hunt as a critical and comprehensive logistics partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient transportation solutions across various sectors.

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1. J.B. Hunt is like **FedEx or UPS**, but for industrial freight and full truckloads, leveraging both road and rail instead of small packages.

2. J.B. Hunt is like **Penske or Ryder**, offering comprehensive logistics, dedicated contract services, and fleet management for businesses, not just basic hauling or rentals.

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  • Intermodal Freight Solutions: Transporting freight using a combination of rail and truck, primarily with company-owned equipment and chassis.
  • Dedicated Contract Services: Designing and executing customized supply chain and transportation solutions with dedicated fleets for specific customer needs.
  • Freight Brokerage and Logistics Management: Providing diverse freight brokerage for various modes (flatbed, refrigerated, LTL, FTL, intermodal) and offering comprehensive logistics management services.
  • Final Mile Delivery: Offering specialized delivery services for the last leg of a product's journey to the end customer or business.
  • Truckload Shipping: Providing traditional over-the-road dry-van freight transportation services utilizing company-owned tractors and trailers.

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Shelley Simpson, Chief Executive Officer and President

Shelley Simpson became the Chief Executive Officer and President of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. on July 1, 2024, having served as President since August 1, 2022. She joined the company in 1994 as an hourly customer service representative. Throughout her nearly 30-year career at J.B. Hunt, she has held various executive leadership roles, including playing a key role in founding Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) in 2007 and serving as its president. Simpson also served as Chief Marketing Officer in 2011, President of J.B. Hunt's Truckload business segment in 2014, and Chief Commercial Officer and President of Highway Services in 2017, where she led the launch of the J.B. Hunt 360° platform. In 2020, she also took on responsibilities for People and Human Resources.

Brad Delco, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance

Brad Delco was named Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance, effective September 1, 2025. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Finance. Delco joined J.B. Hunt in 2019, overseeing investor relations, corporate development, financial planning and analysis, and being active in the company's environmental, social, and governance strategies. Before joining J.B. Hunt, Delco spent 14 years at Stephens Inc., an investment banking and financial services firm, where he covered the transportation industry in corporate finance and equity research roles.

John N. Roberts, III, Executive Chairman of the Board

John N. Roberts, III transitioned from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the Board on July 1, 2024. He served as President and CEO of J.B. Hunt from 2011 until his transition. Roberts began his career with J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. in 1989 as a management trainee after graduating from the University of Arkansas. He held various positions including electronic data interchange services coordinator, regional marketing manager for the truckload business unit, business development executive for Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) division, and vice president of marketing strategy. From 1997 to 2010, he served as Executive Vice President and President of the Dedicated Contract Services Division.

Nick Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer and President of Highway and Final Mile Services

Nick Hobbs continues as Chief Operating Officer and, effective December 1, 2024, became President of Highway and Final Mile Services, overseeing the Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) and Truckload (JBT) business units. He has been with J.B. Hunt for over 40 years, starting as a Manager Trainee in 1984. Hobbs has held various operations management roles, including leading the Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) and Final Mile Services (FMS) segments to premier status.

Brad Hicks, President of Dedicated Contract Services

Brad Hicks was named President of Dedicated Contract Services, effective December 1, 2024. He has over 28 years of experience with J.B. Hunt, having joined the company in 1996 as a Management Trainee. Hicks has worked in customer service, operations, and sales, and previously served as President of Highway Services and Executive Vice President of People. He was also Executive Vice President of Dedicated Contract Services from 2017 to 2020.

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Here are the key risks to JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT):

  1. Economic Downturns and Freight Demand Volatility: JB Hunt's financial performance is highly susceptible to broader economic conditions and the business cycles of its customers. Periods of economic slowdown or recession can significantly reduce freight volumes and pricing power across all its segments, including Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, and Truckload, leading to decreased revenue and compressed profit margins.
  2. Driver Shortages and Increased Labor Costs: The trucking and logistics industry, including JB Hunt, faces a persistent and significant challenge in attracting and retaining qualified drivers and other personnel. This shortage can lead to increased wage and benefit costs, limit the company's operational capacity, and force it to turn down available freight, thereby impacting growth and profitability across its truck-dependent services like Dedicated Contract Services, Final Mile Services, and Truckload.
  3. Fuel Price Volatility: Fluctuations in the cost of diesel fuel represent a major operational risk for JB Hunt. While the company utilizes fuel surcharge programs with most customers to mitigate some of this exposure, rapid and significant increases in fuel prices can still impact its periodic financial results and compress margins, as surcharges may not always fully offset the higher costs or adjust immediately.

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The clear emerging threat to J.B. Hunt Transport Services is the accelerating development and potential widespread deployment of autonomous trucking technology. This innovation could fundamentally alter the cost structure and operational model of the transportation industry by significantly reducing or eliminating the need for human drivers. Given J.B. Hunt's substantial reliance on company drivers and independent contractors across its Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Final Mile Services, and Truckload segments, a successful and scalable autonomous trucking solution by competitors or new entrants could render traditional, labor-intensive trucking operations less competitive, mirroring how Uber disrupted traditional taxicab businesses.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) operates within several significant North American transportation and logistics markets. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services are as follows:

  • Intermodal (JBI): The North America intermodal freight transportation market generated a revenue of USD 15,278.8 million in 2023 and is projected to reach approximately USD 31,588.0 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9% from 2024 to 2030. North America held a 40.38% share of the global intermodal freight transportation market in 2025.
  • Dedicated Contract Services (DCS): The dedicated contract carriage service market in North America, particularly the United States, is projected to reach $62.37 billion by 2025, with a projected CAGR of 5.2%. The U.S. contract logistics market, which includes dedicated contract services, was valued at USD 65,163.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 103,789.6 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2030. Transportation services, a major component of contract logistics, represented 64.35% of the U.S. market share in 2025.
  • Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS): The North America freight brokerage services market is estimated at USD 22.77 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 32.79 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.57%. Specifically for the U.S., the freight brokerage market was valued at USD 19.68 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 30.17 billion by 2031 with a 7.23% CAGR. The North America digital freight brokerage market, a component of ICS, generated USD 2,485.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach approximately US$ 10,229.1 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 27.1% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Final Mile Services (FMS): The North America last mile delivery market was valued at USD 43,835.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach approximately US$ 71,288.0 million by 2030, demonstrating a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030. The U.S. last mile delivery transportation market was valued at USD 32.61 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to around USD 76.88 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 8.95% from 2025 to 2034.
  • Truckload (JBT): The United States Full-Truck-Load (FTL) market is estimated at USD 448.6 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 534.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.58%. The broader North America road freight transport market, where full-truck-load operations held 78% in 2025, is expected to increase from USD 660.24 billion in 2025 to USD 839.77 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 4.11%. The general freight trucking (truckload) industry in the United States had a market size of $267.1 billion in 2026.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several strategic initiatives and market dynamics: * Intermodal Volume Growth and Pricing Improvement: J.B. Hunt anticipates continued growth in its Intermodal (JBI) segment, driven by improving pricing and increased volumes, particularly in the latter half of 2026. The company's strategic initiatives, such as the Quantum initiative with BNSF Railway, are expected to enhance efficiency and capacity, further stimulating growth. J.B. Hunt also sees significant opportunities for expansion in its Mexico business within the Intermodal segment. * Expansion of Dedicated Contract Services (DCS): The Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment is projected to contribute to revenue growth through new contract sales and improved productivity. J.B. Hunt consistently reports a strong sales pipeline for its outsourced private fleet solutions and aims for an annual net fleet growth of 800 to 1,000 new trucks. * Market Share Gains from a Tightening Truckload Market: A tightening truckload market, influenced by regulatory changes and capacity reductions, is expected to create opportunities for J.B. Hunt. This environment could lead to a return to growth and more robust intermodal pricing in the second half of 2026, as customers may convert more truckload freight to intermodal services due to J.B. Hunt's strong service levels and excess capacity. * Strategic Investments in Technology and AI: J.B. Hunt's ongoing investments in technology, including the J.B. Hunt 360 platform and partnerships in AI, are aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer service, and automating processes. These advancements are expected to attract and retain customers by providing more integrated and optimized logistics solutions, thereby driving revenue growth across its segments.

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Share Repurchases

  • J.B. Hunt deployed $923 million in share repurchases in 2025, which was the highest annual amount in the company's history, resulting in the retirement of 6.3 million shares.
  • In October 2025, the Board of Directors authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program. This program is set to commence after the completion of the existing $1 billion repurchase program, which had $107 million remaining available as of September 30, 2025.
  • In August 2024, J.B. Hunt's board authorized a $1 billion buyback, which was described as the largest in the company's history at that time.

Outbound Investments

  • J.B. Hunt Transport has made 6 acquisitions, with the latest identifiable one being Alterri on September 1, 2022.

Capital Expenditures

  • J.B. Hunt's net capital expenditures for 2025 were $575 million.
  • The company anticipates net capital expenditures for 2026 to be in the range of $600 million to $800 million.
  • These capital expenditures are largely focused on replacement and success-based growth, particularly within the Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment.

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Financials

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Mkt Price298.4177.3238.49237.15219.29205.75212.52
Mkt Cap28.212.66.749.425.724.625.2
Rev LTM12,1347,4965,6715,4568,29816,1997,897
Op Inc LTM8932771601,340760794777
FCF LTM1,0324962601,018458807652
FCF 3Y Avg55515373928-92584354
CFO LTM1,6271,3006391,4071,0278771,163
CFO 3Y Avg1,5901,0086381,519864657936

Growth & Margins

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Rev Chg LTM0.6%1.1%5.5%-4.8%3.6%-6.7%0.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-5.7%1.2%-3.6%-4.2%2.4%-9.9%-3.9%
Rev Chg Q4.6%1.4%-0.2%-2.9%7.3%-0.8%0.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.1%0.3%-0.1%-0.7%1.7%-0.2%0.1%
Op Inc Chg LTM9.6%-9.0%-10.3%-10.4%9.4%10.4%0.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-9.8%-15.7%-29.7%-9.7%13.9%1.5%-9.7%
Op Mgn LTM7.4%3.7%2.8%24.6%9.2%4.9%6.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.1%3.6%3.4%26.2%8.5%3.9%5.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%-0.5%-0.2%-0.2%0.2%0.0%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM13.4%17.3%11.3%25.8%12.4%5.4%12.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg13.0%13.6%11.7%26.7%10.7%3.9%12.3%
FCF/Rev LTM8.5%6.6%4.6%18.7%5.5%5.0%6.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.6%2.0%1.3%16.4%-1.3%3.5%2.8%

Valuation

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Mkt Cap28.212.66.749.425.724.625.2
P/S2.31.71.29.13.11.52.0
P/Op Inc31.645.342.136.933.831.135.3
P/EBIT31.461.141.236.837.431.137.1
P/E45.3369.568.849.073.741.258.9
P/CFO17.39.710.635.125.028.121.2
Total Yield2.8%1.0%2.4%2.5%1.4%3.7%2.5%
Dividend Yield0.6%0.7%1.0%0.5%0.0%1.2%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.1%1.7%1.5%2.3%-1.0%4.3%2.0%
D/E0.00.20.10.00.20.10.1
Net D/E0.00.20.0-0.00.10.10.1

Returns

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
1M Rtn6.6%-0.0%4.0%2.4%2.3%8.6%3.2%
3M Rtn25.4%20.5%34.5%11.2%-1.3%13.7%17.1%
6M Rtn45.1%35.2%30.0%33.4%42.0%18.2%34.3%
12M Rtn99.0%73.9%55.2%48.4%70.7%113.4%72.3%
3Y Rtn67.6%48.8%44.9%25.9%252.5%132.6%58.2%
1M Excs Rtn5.7%-2.2%2.4%0.2%-0.4%8.4%1.3%
3M Excs Rtn26.1%18.6%33.9%8.4%-3.0%15.6%17.1%
6M Excs Rtn37.8%28.0%26.4%30.3%40.8%11.3%29.2%
12M Excs Rtn81.7%51.9%34.9%27.3%50.3%94.7%51.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-3.9%-27.9%-30.0%-42.1%198.7%54.9%-15.9%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Intermodal (JBI)5,9755,9566,2087,0225,454
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)3,3763,3963,5433,3782,578
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)1,1091,1411,3902,3862,538
Final Mile Services (FMS)824910918980842
Truckload (JBT)7347027891,082796
Inter-segment eliminations-19-18-18-34-40
Total11,99912,08712,83014,81412,168


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Intermodal (JBI)450430569800603
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)377376405345304
Final Mile Services (FMS)2760473528
Truckload (JBT)2121169365
Inter-segment eliminations00   
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)-10-56-445946
Total8658319931,3321,046


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Intermodal (JBI)3,3243,5073,3913,2702,858
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)2,0702,1952,3551,9521,630
Other (includes corporate)1,3981,3891,3891,1601,003
Final Mile Services (FMS)485544634620472
Truckload (JBT)364389419474403
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)286288350311428
Total7,9278,3128,5387,7876,794


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$298.41 
Market Cap ($ Bil)28.2 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$271.67$215.91
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA9.8%38.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility35.6%38.8%
Downside Capture-0.3035.89
Upside Capture97.20108.62
Correlation (SPY)27.1%27.5%
JBHT Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.670.900.800.970.850.98
Up Beta0.261.040.850.971.020.96
Down Beta0.620.050.290.980.870.92
Up Capture116%160%140%143%124%105%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days13244172132374
Down Capture53%86%45%64%52%101%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days8172253120376

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with JBHT
JBHT103.0%38.7%1.90-
Sector ETF (XLI)21.5%16.6%1.0036.8%
Equity (SPY)21.8%12.6%1.2925.7%
Gold (GLD)19.1%28.0%0.6113.7%
Commodities (DBC)27.9%18.9%1.16-15.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.9%14.0%0.8825.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-45.3%42.8%-1.2910.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with JBHT
JBHT14.0%32.3%0.45-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.7%17.6%0.6157.5%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.1%0.6050.8%
Gold (GLD)16.7%18.4%0.734.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%19.5%0.338.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.2%18.9%0.0742.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.5%53.5%0.4517.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with JBHT
JBHT14.9%30.0%0.52-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.3%20.0%0.6360.9%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7355.0%
Gold (GLD)10.9%16.1%0.551.6%
Commodities (DBC)6.5%18.0%0.2815.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2244.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)57.8%66.2%0.9811.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 615202619.3%
Average Daily Volume1.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity94.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/15/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/15/20266.3%10.2%13.8%
1/15/2026-1.0%0.1%8.4%
10/15/202522.1%21.4%20.1%
7/15/20251.7%2.1%-1.7%
4/15/2025-7.7%-3.5%9.8%
1/16/2025-7.4%-8.7%-6.2%
10/15/20243.1%0.6%8.6%
7/16/2024-6.9%-6.2%-6.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141216
# Negative10128
Median Positive2.3%4.2%8.4%
Median Negative-4.0%-3.1%-5.4%
Max Positive22.1%21.4%20.1%
Max Negative-8.8%-11.9%-8.2%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/15/20266.3%10.2%13.8%
1/15/2026-1.0%0.1%8.4%
10/15/202522.1%21.4%20.1%
7/15/20251.7%2.1%-1.7%
4/15/2025-7.7%-3.5%9.8%
1/16/2025-7.4%-8.7%-6.2%
10/15/20243.1%0.6%8.6%
7/16/2024-6.9%-6.2%-6.8%
4/16/2024-8.1%-8.4%-8.2%
1/18/20240.9%4.7%7.7%
10/17/2023-8.8%-11.9%-7.0%
7/18/20233.8%6.2%2.6%
4/17/2023-1.0%-0.1%-3.0%
1/18/20235.0%8.8%9.4%
10/18/20220.0%-0.4%7.7%
7/19/2022-0.8%-2.9%8.4%
4/18/20221.4%1.5%4.6%
1/18/20220.1%-2.3%-4.5%
10/15/20218.7%10.7%13.9%
7/19/20212.9%3.7%9.7%
4/15/20211.4%-0.1%4.1%
1/19/20211.0%-3.4%-0.9%
10/19/2020-0.7%2.7%7.6%
7/22/2020-0.5%-1.5%5.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141216
# Negative10128
Median Positive2.3%4.2%8.4%
Median Negative-4.0%-3.1%-5.4%
Max Positive22.1%21.4%20.1%
Max Negative-8.8%-11.9%-8.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/25/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/24/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/25/202510-Q
12/31/202402/21/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202205/02/202210-Q
12/31/202102/25/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/03/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/28/202010-Q
03/31/202005/01/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/01/201910-Q
06/30/201907/26/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/16/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/15/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Annual Tax Rate24.0%24.25%24.5% -0.2%LoweredGuidance: 24.5% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/15/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Annual Tax Rate24.0%24.5%25.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 24.5% for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/15/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Annual Tax Rate24.0%24.5%25.0% 0Same NewGuidance: 24.5% for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/15/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Annual Effective Income Tax Rate 24.5%  0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 24.5% for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 6/8/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Keefauver, DavidEVP of PeopleDirectSell6082026285.13703200,444225,250Form
2Webb, BrianEVP- Final Mile ServicesDirectSell6082026284.011,500426,0154,510,364Form
3Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectSell5202026258.202,000516,4061,188,705Form
4Hicks, Bradley WPresident of DCSDirectSell5182026261.917,6442,002,0096,281,027Form
5Field, Darren PEVP and President IntermodalDirectSell5152026254.494,0001,017,9402,213,092Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Keefauver, DavidEVP of PeopleDirectSell6082026285.13703200,444225,250Form
2Webb, BrianEVP- Final Mile ServicesDirectSell6082026284.011,500426,0154,510,364Form
3Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectSell5202026258.202,000516,4061,188,705Form
4Hicks, Bradley WPresident of DCSDirectSell5182026261.917,6442,002,0096,281,027Form
5Field, Darren PEVP and President IntermodalDirectSell5152026254.494,0001,017,9402,213,092Form
6Hobbs, NicholasEVP and COODirectSell4222026250.751,272318,95323,002,738Form
7Thompson, James KDirectSell4222026254.281,000254,2754,973,479Form
8Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026161.69132,086999,853Form
9Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026142.10152,080876,880Form
10Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026138.04152,073849,792Form
11Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingSpouseBuy3132026133.19678,924230,543Form
12Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026169.15122,0681,038,785Form
13Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026183.06101,7731,121,971Form
14Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026168.70122,0951,032,340Form
15Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026156.94132,090958,415Form
16Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026184.9112011,126,760Form
17Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026180.49142,5541,099,627Form
18Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026191.7271,2961,165,333Form
19Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026170.5581,2921,035,504Form
20Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026183.9071,2941,115,146Form
21Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026207.3736221,256,030Form
22Frazier, SpencerEVP of Sales and MarketingDirectBuy3132026179.1081,4241,084,270Form
23Boattini, JenniferSR VP Legal/General CounselDirectSell3022026232.002,238519,2163,862,800Form
24Thompson, James KDirectSell2122026230.752,300530,7224,744,062Form
25Delco, Albert BradEVP & CFODirectSell2062026227.251,000227,2501,586,887Form
26Hicks, Bradley WPresident of DCSDirectSell2042026225.134,028906,8296,842,866Form
27Field, Darren PEVP and President IntermodalDirectSell2032026219.769,0001,977,8222,359,400Form
28Hicks, Bradley WPresident of DCSDirectSell1232026210.133,919823,5135,585,346Form
29Woodruff, Ronald GreerEVP Safety, ESG, MaintenanceDirectSell1232026207.001,391287,937831,933Form
30Hobbs, NicholasEVP and COODirectSell1212026201.973,038613,58218,241,427Form
31Webb, BrianEVP- Final Mile ServicesDirectSell12092025189.11796150,5282,968,397Form
32Bracy, KevinSR VP, TreasurerDirectSell12092025191.151,100210,2651,830,070Form
33Keefauver, DavidEVP of PeopleDirectSell12092025189.291,588300,593104,110Form
34Hicks, Bradley WPresident of DCSDirectSell12032025190.042,000380,0905,796,182Form
35Delco, Albert BradEVP & CFODirectSell12032025179.541,000179,5401,264,500Form
36Kuhlow, JohnChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell12032025179.763,225579,7262,353,957Form
37Field, Darren PEVP and President IntermodalDirectSell10292025169.006,5001,098,5002,193,004Form
38McGee, EricEVP of ICS401(k) planBuy8082025140.761,148161,5531,041,145Form
39Keefauver, DavidEVP of PeopleDirectSell7242025151.97989150,298143,764Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 17, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Park Presidio Capital LLC$172.5 Mil12.1%13ADD +7.3%13F
Hexagon Capital Partners LLC$79.1 Mil11.6%252Hold13F
Eldred Rock Partners, LLC$16.9 Mil4.3%31Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Park Presidio Capital LLC$172.5 Mil12.1%13ADD +7.3%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Encompass Capital Advisors LLC$39.8 Mil1.9%48Exited13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Park Presidio Capital LLC$172.5 Mil12.1%13ADD +7.3%13F
Hexagon Capital Partners LLC$79.1 Mil11.6%252Hold13F
Eldred Rock Partners, LLC$16.9 Mil4.3%31Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 7/16/2026