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JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)


Market Price (12/14/2025): $197.98 | Market Cap: $19.0 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)


Market Price (12/14/2025): $197.98
Market Cap: $19.0 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.8%, FCF Yield is 6.1%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.4%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -40%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -57%
 
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Future of Freight. Themes include Last-Mile Delivery, Freight Technology, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.8%, FCF Yield is 6.1%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 41%
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 -0.4%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -40%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -57%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.3%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.5%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

JBHT Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The stock of JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) experienced a significant upward movement of 37.4% between August 31, 2025, and December 14, 2025. This surge was primarily driven by strong third-quarter 2025 earnings and positive analyst sentiment.

1. Robust Q3 2025 Earnings Beat Expectations. J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported strong third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 15, 2025, significantly surpassing analyst expectations. The company posted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.46 by $0.30. Net earnings increased by 12% to $170.8 million compared to the prior-year period. Total operating revenue was $3.05 billion, slightly above the estimated $3.02 billion, despite a marginal year-over-year decline.

2. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management Initiatives. The improved profitability in Q3 2025 was largely attributed to J.B. Hunt's effective cost control and enhanced productivity across its segments. The company's "lowering our cost-to-serve" initiative cut over $20 million in expenses during the quarter, contributing to an 8% year-over-year rise in total operating income to $242.7 million. This focus on structural cost removal and operational excellence helped offset increased inflation in areas like insurance, wages, employee benefits, and equipment costs.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
JBHT Return18%51%-14%16%-14%18%81%
Peers Return30%38%-18%45%14%12%173%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%111%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
JBHT Win Rate58%67%42%50%50%67% 
Peers Win Rate65%65%38%58%48%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
JBHT Max Drawdown-35%-1%-24%-5%-22%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-26%-5%-30%-8%-17%-26% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/12/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventJBHTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-29.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven40.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven608 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-37.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven58.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven81 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-35.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven54.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven414 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-53.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven114.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven638 days1480 days

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In The Past

JB Hunt Transport Services's stock fell -29.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/16/2022. A -29.0% loss requires a 40.8% gain to breakeven.

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
22.9%22.9%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.2%2.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.7%8.7%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.8%5.8%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
1.8%1.8%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
22.9%22.9%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.2%2.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.7%8.7%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.8%5.8%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
1.8%1.8%0.0%

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Financials

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Mkt Price198.6853.2227.01159.49149.06157.09153.07
Mkt Cap19.18.64.733.517.618.818.2
Rev LTM12,0497,4785,6145,5758,06716,5057,772
Op Inc LTM8263211751,391706797752
FCF LTM790-62114921232807511
FCF 3Y Avg388-232827-206794210
CFO LTM1,6108186511,461949877913
CFO 3Y Avg1,6479476991,550808875911

Growth & Margins

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Rev Chg LTM-1.6%-0.0%5.5%-5.9%-0.3%-7.1%-0.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-6.3%0.1%-5.0%-3.3%38.4%-13.4%-4.2%
Rev Chg Q-0.5%2.7%10.4%-4.3%2.8%-10.9%1.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.1%0.7%2.5%-1.1%0.7%-3.0%0.3%
Op Mgn LTM6.9%4.3%3.1%24.9%8.8%4.8%5.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.2%4.8%4.4%26.9%8.0%3.8%6.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%0.0%-0.2%-0.4%0.1%0.4%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM13.4%10.9%11.6%26.2%11.8%5.3%11.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg13.1%13.1%12.6%26.8%10.1%4.9%12.8%
FCF/Rev LTM6.6%-0.8%2.0%16.5%2.9%4.9%3.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg3.2%-0.0%0.6%14.3%-2.6%4.5%1.9%

Valuation

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Mkt Cap19.18.64.733.517.618.818.2
P/S1.10.90.75.31.91.01.0
P/EBIT15.518.320.621.222.919.920.2
P/E22.545.132.527.945.926.530.2
P/CFO8.07.85.720.216.118.112.0
Total Yield5.8%3.6%4.9%4.4%2.2%5.7%4.6%
Dividend Yield1.3%1.4%1.8%0.8%0.0%1.9%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.8%-0.1%0.9%2.2%-1.8%6.7%1.6%
D/E0.10.50.10.00.30.10.1
Net D/E0.10.50.10.00.20.10.1

Returns

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
1M Rtn19.5%21.6%24.6%18.0%10.0%4.0%18.7%
3M Rtn44.4%28.1%13.7%10.3%14.5%19.1%16.8%
6M Rtn42.9%25.5%13.0%-0.0%23.8%69.4%24.6%
12M Rtn11.8%-2.5%-11.6%-20.0%-4.6%44.1%-3.6%
3Y Rtn9.3%-3.5%10.4%4.8%294.0%76.1%9.8%
1M Excs Rtn17.7%19.5%23.0%15.4%6.4%3.4%16.6%
3M Excs Rtn42.9%25.2%10.1%6.8%8.1%15.1%12.6%
6M Excs Rtn28.7%11.3%-1.2%-14.3%9.5%55.2%10.4%
12M Excs Rtn-2.9%-17.5%-25.4%-34.8%-16.8%33.9%-17.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-57.4%-74.9%-59.2%-60.4%243.7%2.7%-58.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Intermodal (JBI)3,3913,2702,8582,4262,217
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)2,3551,9521,6301,4821,445
Other (includes corporate)1,3891,1601,003947928
Final Mile Services (FMS)634620472486432
Truckload (JBT)419474403286241
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)350311428301208
Total8,5387,7876,7945,9285,471


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3,056,079
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520259.1%
Average Daily Volume1,135,360
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.69
Basic Shares Quantity96,184,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
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%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151215
# Negative9129
Median Positive1.7%3.7%7.7%
Median Negative-6.9%-3.1%-4.5%
Max Positive22.1%21.4%20.1%
Max Negative-8.8%-11.9%-8.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251024202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025724202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025425202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024221202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241025202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024726202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024426202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231027202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023727202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023428202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221104202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022729202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022502202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021