7-Day Rally Sends JB Hunt Transport Services Stock Up 12%
JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 12% return. The company has gained about $1.3 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $13 Bil. The stock remains 10.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.1% for the S&P 500.
JB Hunt’s recent streak was fueled by optimistic analyst upgrades, including BMO Capital’s $195 price target, coupled with a strategic new $1.7 billion credit facility. Investor confidence was further buoyed by an approved $1 billion share repurchase program and expectations for a robust year-end freight market recovery.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are several things to fear in JBHT stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This isn’t appropriately reflected in the stock’s Moderate valuation which is why we think it is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell JBHT).
For quick background, JBHT provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistics services across North America through intermodal, dedicated contracts, integrated capacity, final mile, and truckload freight solutions.
Comparing JBHT Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for JBHT stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | JBHT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 3.3% | 0.2% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 10.0% | -0.2% |
| 3M (63D) | 28.1% | 5.9% |
| YTD 2025 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| 2024 | -13.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 15.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -13.9% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 50 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 61 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 15 | 37 |
| 4D | 9 | 24 |
| 5D | 13 | 0 |
| 6D | 1 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 12 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 50 | 61 |
Key Financials for JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $12.8 Bil | $12.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $993.2 Mil | $831.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $728.3 Mil | $570.9 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.9 Bil | $3.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $197.3 Mil | $242.7 Mil |
| Net Income | $128.6 Mil | $170.8 Mil |
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