JB Hunt (JB1) Stock Price & Analysis
JB1 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 197.80 - EUR 199.95
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 136.20 - EUR 262.00
- Previous Close
- EUR 201.20
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 11
- Market Cap
- EUR 18.61B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 22.33B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 3.75M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 1.12B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 31.9
- Beta
- 0.24
- Next Earnings
- Jan 21, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 1.81
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 0.77%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet
Lower leverage and sizable equity provide financial flexibility through changing freight conditions. Strong returns indicate that JB Hunt continues to generate attractive earnings from its capital base, supporting investment, customer service, and disciplined capital allocation over the coming quarters.
Intermodal Market Position
Sustained leadership in intermodal, supported by service and operational execution, strengthens customer retention and pricing discussions. The position also gives JB Hunt a credible platform to capture longer-term highway-to-rail conversions as shippers seek efficient freight solutions.
Strong Demand Pipelines
Broad demand across the portfolio and expanding commercial pipelines support durable revenue opportunities beyond any single service line. Strong retention and customer engagement in network design and capacity planning can deepen relationships and improve visibility into future freight activity.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash Conversion
Although current operating and free cash flow are substantial, declining growth and uneven historical conversion make cash generation less dependable than reported earnings. Continued volatility could reduce internal funding for fleet investment, shareholder returns, or resilience during weaker freight cycles.
Profitability Below Prior Peaks
Margins remain profitable but have not returned to earlier-cycle levels, indicating that earnings power is still exposed to demand softness and cost pressure. A lower margin base leaves less room to absorb inflation or execution setbacks while the company works toward recovery.
Capacity And Pricing Lag
Delayed repricing means cost inflation can pressure margins before contract economics reset. Driver availability and drayage constraints also limit the volume JB Hunt can execute, potentially restraining growth and extending the time needed for promised margin improvement.
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Company Description
JB Hunt
Operating across North America, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. specializes in ground transportation, last-mile delivery, and comprehensive logistics solutions. Its operations are structured into five distinct divisions: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT). The Intermodal (JBI) division facilitates freight movement using multiple transport modes. This segment boasts a substantial asset base, including 104,973 company-owned trailers, a self-maintained fleet of 85,649 chassis, 5,612 company-owned tractors, 582 independent contractor vehicles, and a workforce of 6,943 company drivers. Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) focuses on engineering, implementing, and managing bespoke supply chain strategies for diverse transportation requirements. As of December 31, 2021, its fleet comprised 11,139 company-owned trucks, 544 client-owned trucks, and 6 contractor trucks, complemented by 21,069 company-owned trailers and 7,753 customer-owned trailers. Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) delivers comprehensive freight brokerage and logistics services. Offerings span specialized transport options such as flatbed, temperature-controlled, expedited, and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, alongside standard dry-van and intermodal modalities. This segment also features an online platform connecting various transportation options and offers outsourcing solutions for clients' logistics needs. Final Mile Services (FMS) handles last-stage delivery operations. This is supported by 1,272 company-owned trucks, 272 customer-supplied trucks, 19 independent contractor trucks, 1,036 company-owned trailers, and 185 client-owned trailers. The Truckload (JBT) segment specializes in over-the-road dry-van freight transport, deploying 734 company-owned tractors and 11,172 company-owned trailers. Across its segments, the company facilitates the movement of a diverse array of goods, including consumer products (e.g., general merchandise, specialty items, appliances, food and beverages, soaps and cosmetics, electronics), industrial materials (e.g., forest and paper products, building materials, automotive parts), agricultural products, and chemicals. Established in 1961, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Integrated Freight & Logistics
- CEO
- Shelley Simpson
- Employees
- 31,750
- Website
- www.jbhunt.com
- Address
- 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, Lowell, AR, 72745-0130, US
JB Hunt (JB1) Earnings & Revenues
JB1 Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call had a positive but measured tone. Management highlighted strong demand, improving safety and driver hiring, record Dedicated pipelines, Intermodal volume growth, ICS margin expansion, customer trust, and confidence in pricing-led margin repair. These positives were partly offset by a 5% sequential decline in operating income, more than $50 million of cost headwinds, elevated medical and claims costs, driver and capacity constraints, below-expectation Dedicated results, and the time required for pricing actions to recover inflationary costs. Overall, the number and significance of the operational and growth positives outweighed the near-term challenges.
View all DE:JB1 earnings summariesJB1 Net sales Breakdown
- 49.80% Intermodal (JBI)
- 28.14% Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS)
- 9.24% Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)
- 6.12% Truckload (JBT)
- 6.87% Final Mile Services® (FMS)
- -0.16% Intersegment eliminations
JB1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 0 | 0 | 12 |
