JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)


Market Price (8/24/2026): $275.41 | Market Cap: $25.9 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)


Market Price (8/24/2026): $275.41
Market Cap: $25.9 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 1.8 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.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -27%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.6%

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 1.8 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 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -27%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.6%
6 Key risks
JBHT key risks include [1] freight demand volatility from economic downturns, Show more.

JBHT in ETFs

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IVV0.03%
VTI0.03%
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IWB0.03%
RSP0.18%
VIG0.09%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended June 30, 2026. The company announced on July 15, 2026, diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91, surpassing analysts' consensus estimate of $1.71 by 11.70%. Additionally, quarterly revenue grew 19% year-over-year to $3.50 billion, exceeding analyst projections of $3.26 billion. This robust performance was driven by a 32% increase in operating income to $259.5 million, reflecting strong growth across key segments.

2. Favorable market conditions, characterized by tightening trucking capacity and a recovering freight market, provided a significant tailwind. The industry experienced a notable contraction in capacity due to factors such as the closure of Yellow Corp. in 2023, sustained higher fuel costs, and regulatory pressures, which collectively removed an estimated 50,000 drivers from the market over the past year. This reduction in supply, coupled with a return to freight volume growth (e.g., March volumes up approximately 8% year-over-year), led to an increase in both spot and contract rates, positioning J.B. Hunt favorably within the transportation sector.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, which ended June 30, 2026. The company announced on July 15, 2026, diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91, surpassing analysts' consensus estimate of $1.71 by 11.70%. Additionally, quarterly revenue grew 19% year-over-year to $3.50 billion, exceeding analyst projections of $3.26 billion. This robust performance was driven by a 32% increase in operating income to $259.5 million, reflecting strong growth across key segments.

2. Favorable market conditions, characterized by tightening trucking capacity and a recovering freight market, provided a significant tailwind. The industry experienced a notable contraction in capacity due to factors such as the closure of Yellow Corp. in 2023, sustained higher fuel costs, and regulatory pressures, which collectively removed an estimated 50,000 drivers from the market over the past year. This reduction in supply, coupled with a return to freight volume growth (e.g., March volumes up approximately 8% year-over-year), led to an increase in both spot and contract rates, positioning J.B. Hunt favorably within the transportation sector.

3. The strong earnings report and positive industry outlook led to numerous analyst upgrades and raised price targets. Following the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings release, multiple equity research firms adjusted their outlooks on JBHT. For example, on July 16, 2026, Stephens increased its price target from $360.00 to $370.00 while maintaining an "overweight" rating. Bernstein upgraded the stock to "Outperform" and significantly raised its price target to $329 from $192. Similarly, Baird maintained an "Outperform" rating and boosted its target from $290 to $320, and Barclays increased its target from $270 to $300. These revisions reflected increased confidence in J.B. Hunt's ability to capitalize on the improving freight cycle.

4. Strategic operational execution and efficiency improvements contributed to enhanced profitability. J.B. Hunt’s management highlighted a "continued focus on delivering operational excellence around service, safety and cost discipline." The strong fiscal Q2 2026 results demonstrated the effectiveness of the company's strategy, leveraging investments in personnel, technology, and capacity to drive growth and improve profitability. Operational income gains were also attributed to ongoing initiatives to reduce structural costs, lower group medical claims, and decrease facility rental and equipment storage expenses. Furthermore, the recent launch of an AI-powered freight execution platform with Overroute is expected to enhance asset utilization and cash generation.

5. A significant insider purchase signaled strong confidence in the company's prospects. On May 28, 2026, Director James L. Robo purchased 37,856 shares of J.B. Hunt stock for approximately $10.2 million. This substantial insider buying activity, exceeding the $5 million threshold, conveyed a strong vote of confidence from a company director in the future performance and valuation of JBHT shares during the period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.9% change in JBHT stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a 4.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020268232026Change
Stock Price ($)250.64275.459.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,13412,7014.7%
Net Income Margin (%)5.1%5.3%3.6%
P/E Multiple38.138.40.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)95940.4%
Cumulative Contribution9.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT9.9% 
Market (SPY)6.5%23.5%
Sector (XLI)3.2%23.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 36.6% change in JBHT stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a 13.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268232026Change
Stock Price ($)201.60275.4536.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,04912,7015.4%
Net Income Margin (%)4.8%5.3%11.7%
P/E Multiple33.938.413.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)96942.2%
Cumulative Contribution36.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT36.6% 
Market (SPY)11.0%32.4%
Sector (XLI)9.3%42.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 93.4% change in JBHT stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a 53.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258232026Change
Stock Price ($)142.43275.4593.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12,06412,7015.3%
Net Income Margin (%)4.6%5.3%15.7%
P/E Multiple25.138.453.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)97943.5%
Cumulative Contribution93.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT93.4% 
Market (SPY)22.2%25.8%
Sector (XLI)19.8%35.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 39.3% change in JBHT stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/23/2026 was primarily driven by a 61.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238232026Change
Stock Price ($)197.72275.4539.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,85012,701-8.3%
Net Income Margin (%)6.2%5.3%-14.3%
P/E Multiple23.938.461.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1049410.0%
Cumulative Contribution39.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
JBHT39.3% 
Market (SPY)73.2%43.7%
Sector (XLI)70.0%50.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
JBHT Return51%-14%16%-14%15%42%111%
Peers Return38%-18%45%14%9%27%159%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

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

Max Drawdowns [4]
JBHT Max Drawdown-14%-29%-20%-29%-33%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-32%-27%-22%-33%-21% 
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 8/21/2026 (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

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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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Peer Outperformance in Cargo Ground Transportation

JBHT has outperformed 67% of its 15 Cargo Ground Transportation peers over 5Y. Cargo Ground Transportation ranks 8th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return.
Share of Cargo Ground Transportation constituents that JBHT has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 18 industry peers · 85.0% return
3Y
88%
of 16 industry peers · 49.7% return
5Y
67%
of 15 industry peers · 65.7% return
No Cargo Ground Transportation peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten JBHT by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Cargo Ground Transportation is JBHT's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Construction & Engineering 31 25.2%124.7%202.2% CDNL 3246% · STRL 2190% · FIX 2132%
Marine Transportation 4 57.9%61.9%150.7% MATX 212% · KEX 154% · SFL 148%
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 12.3%66.8%120.6% CAT 324% · ALSN 285% · WAB 252%
Aerospace & Defense 55 11.1%70.2%79.6% DFNS 2047% · ATI 1042% · FTAI 968%
Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -5.7%65.1%69.3% UBER 96% · CAR 69% · LYFT -63%
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 71 11.5%56.0%56.3% CRS 1440% · PSIX 846% · GHM 735%
Rail Transportation 7 38.3%76.2%50.1% FSTR 115% · CSX 65% · UNP 56%
Cargo Ground Transportation ← 16 35.7%16.1%45.4% XPO 270% · R 264% · CVLG 222%
Diversified Support Services 34 8.9%37.5%34.9% LIME 4674% · TH 369% · WLFC 347%
Trading Companies & Distributors 18 2.2%36.4%32.1% DXPE 523% · AIT 303% · URI 232%
Building Products 33 -8.8%15.9%28.8% LMB 436% · GFF 413% · PPIH 289%
Electrical Components & Equipment 41 26.1%44.8%28.3% POWL 2374% · VRT 856% · BE 849%
Industrial Conglomerates 17 15.8%26.3%4.9% RCMT 727% · CSW 153% · TTI 145%
Office Services & Supplies 10 14.0%25.0%3.8% TILE 188% · PBI 159% · EBF 56%
Environmental & Facilities Services 28 -8.3%20.9%0.8% CECO 863% · ADUR 661% · GEO 324%
Research & Consulting Services 13 -7.2%-18.4%-1.6% HURN 220% · CRAI 97% · GRNQ 31%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 -1.2%-3.9%-14.4% BLBD 200% · DE 88% · GENC 65%
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -30.4%-9.5%-24.5% EXLS 59% · BR 16% · G -23%
Passenger Airlines 11 5.9%-4.6%-29.3% LTM 2324% · UAL 140% · SKYW 130%
Human Resource & Employment Services 20 4.5%-19.4%-36.1% BBSI 89% · ADP 51% · KFY 36%
Air Freight & Logistics 12 -16.2%-24.2%-39.1% CHRW 78% · FDX 67% · EXPD 62%
Security & Alarm Services 10 -36.2%-14.3%-43.4% CIX 107% · MG 93% · BCO 52%
Airport Services 3 -69.1%-69.0%-58.3% JOBY -31% · ASLE -58% · UP -100%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Mkt Price275.4571.6035.82206.47197.74141.63169.69
Mkt Cap25.911.66.342.923.116.820.0
Rev LTM12,7017,7295,8195,6038,57316,9978,151
Op Inc LTM9562991771,448843834838
FCF LTM1,1005462081,115588618603
FCF 3Y Avg635132128979-31523328
CFO LTM1,5951,3916341,3941,0886851,240
CFO 3Y Avg1,5119856551,514923594954

Growth & Margins

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Rev Chg LTM5.3%4.1%6.2%-0.6%7.0%-0.1%4.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.6%4.4%-0.8%-2.0%4.1%-5.3%-1.4%
Rev Chg Q19.4%12.6%10.4%10.4%13.2%19.3%12.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.7%3.1%2.6%2.7%3.3%4.9%3.2%
Op Inc Chg LTM18.4%-6.2%-3.3%1.1%22.0%10.2%5.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-5.1%-5.2%-18.8%-5.0%23.0%8.2%-5.0%
Op Mgn LTM7.5%3.9%3.0%25.8%9.8%4.9%6.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.0%3.6%3.1%26.4%9.0%4.1%5.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.2%0.2%0.2%1.3%0.7%0.0%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM12.6%18.0%10.9%24.9%12.7%4.0%12.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg12.2%12.9%11.8%26.4%11.2%3.5%12.0%
FCF/Rev LTM8.7%7.1%3.6%19.9%6.9%3.6%7.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.1%1.7%2.3%17.1%-0.5%3.1%2.7%

Valuation

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
Mkt Cap25.911.66.342.923.116.820.0
P/S2.01.51.17.72.71.01.8
P/Op Inc27.139.035.529.627.420.128.5
P/EBIT27.056.634.929.530.620.130.1
P/E38.4271.156.239.457.326.547.8
P/CFO16.38.49.930.821.324.518.8
Total Yield3.3%1.4%2.9%3.1%1.7%5.6%3.0%
Dividend Yield0.7%1.1%1.1%0.6%0.0%1.8%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.2%0.8%2.5%2.5%-1.1%3.8%2.5%
D/E0.00.20.10.00.20.10.1
Net D/E0.00.20.0-0.00.20.10.1

Returns

JBHTKNXSNDRODFLXPOCHRWMedian
NameJB Hunt .Knight-S.Schneide.Old Domi.XPO C.H. Rob. 
1M Rtn-4.3%-1.2%-4.8%-11.4%-7.2%-24.1%-6.0%
3M Rtn6.6%2.4%7.5%-1.8%-2.6%-18.4%0.3%
6M Rtn20.1%16.7%23.1%2.8%-5.8%-25.0%9.8%
12M Rtn85.0%61.4%43.4%30.6%43.9%14.9%43.6%
3Y Rtn49.7%34.5%28.7%2.8%185.2%63.0%42.1%
1M Excs Rtn-8.2%-4.6%-8.7%-14.1%-11.3%-34.7%-10.0%
3M Excs Rtn3.4%-0.9%4.7%-3.5%-5.9%-23.3%-2.2%
6M Excs Rtn9.0%5.7%12.0%-8.3%-16.8%-36.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn74.8%52.4%29.6%18.3%36.1%-1.2%32.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-27.1%-43.6%-49.0%-71.1%99.7%-13.2%-35.4%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Intermodal (JBI)5,9755,9566,2087,0225,454
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)3,3763,3963,5433,5242,706
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)1,1091,1411,3902,3232,471
Final Mile Services (FMS)8249109181,042909
Truckload (JBT)734702789937668
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)377376405361314
Final Mile Services (FMS)2760473734
Truckload (JBT)2121167755
Inter-segment eliminations0000 
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)-10-56-445740
Total8658319931,3321,046


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Intermodal (JBI)3,3243,5073,3913,2702,858
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)2,0702,1952,3551,9891,630
Other (includes corporate)1,3981,3891,3891,1601,003
Final Mile Services (FMS)485544634620472
Truckload (JBT)364389419437403
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)286288350311428
Total7,9278,3128,5387,7876,794


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$275.45 
Market Cap ($ Bil)25.9 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-7.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$278.64$231.89
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-1.1%18.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility31.4%38.2%
Downside Capture38.3331.67
Upside Capture63.1596.60
Correlation (SPY)19.6%24.9%
JBHT Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.430.300.550.810.770.95
Up Beta0.040.420.910.851.020.97
Down Beta0.590.730.261.090.850.92
Up Capture-127%5%68%96%100%81%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days7203168132369
Down Capture-41%16%45%49%39%100%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days15233258120383

[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
JBHT95.4%38.6%1.80-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.5%17.1%0.9234.7%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2224.6%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.1013.3%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-14.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6424.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.738.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with JBHT
JBHT10.4%32.3%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%17.6%0.5756.5%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5750.3%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.904.5%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.417.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0242.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3818.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with JBHT
JBHT13.9%30.1%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.8%20.0%0.6060.6%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7254.8%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.641.7%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3615.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2044.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0311.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 715202629.4%
Average Daily Volume1.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity94.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/17/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/15/20268.0%5.8%2.4%
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%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151316
# Negative9118
Median Positive2.9%4.7%8.4%
Median Negative-6.9%-3.4%-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
7/15/20268.0%5.8%2.4%
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%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151316
# Negative9118
Median Positive2.9%4.7%8.4%
Median Negative-6.9%-3.4%-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
06/30/202607/24/202610-Q
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
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/24/202610-Q
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

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 Aug 24, 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: 8/23/2026