J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

NasdaqGS:JBHT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$16.9b

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.8%, while the Transportation industry saw earnings growing at 9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.5% per year. J.B. Hunt Transport Services's return on equity is 14.2%, and it has net margins of 4.6%.

Key information

8.8%

Earnings growth rate

9.6%

EPS growth rate

Transportation Industry Growth15.6%
Revenue growth rate8.5%
Return on equity14.2%
Net Margin4.6%
Next Earnings Update16 Jan 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

At US$189, Is J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 03
At US$189, Is J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Worth Looking At Closely?

The Price Is Right For J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT)

Nov 15
The Price Is Right For J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT)

J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings: Deflationary Rate Environment Remains A Headwind

Oct 16

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Oct 08
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

J.B. Hunt In Gridlock: Strike And Sky-High Valuation Slow The Path Forward

Oct 01

We Think J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Sep 08
We Think J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Should You Investigate J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) At US$163?

Aug 11
Should You Investigate J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) At US$163?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

Jul 19
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

J.B. Hunt Transport: Competitive Advantage Period Fading

Jul 06

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JBHT) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Jul 01
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JBHT) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

Returns On Capital At J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Have Hit The Brakes

Jun 03
Returns On Capital At J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Have Hit The Brakes

These 4 Measures Indicate That J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Is Using Debt Extensively

May 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Is Using Debt Extensively

Should You Think About Buying J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Now?

May 01
Should You Think About Buying J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) Now?

J.B. Hunt Q1 Earnings Preview: Anticipating Continued Cost Pressures

Apr 15

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT)

Apr 07
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT)

Shareholders Should Be Pleased With J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price

Mar 24
Shareholders Should Be Pleased With J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price

Returns On Capital At J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Have Hit The Brakes

Feb 05
Returns On Capital At J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Have Hit The Brakes

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.43

Jan 22
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.43

Is It Time To Consider Buying J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT)?

Jan 18
Is It Time To Consider Buying J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT)?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jan 04
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

There's Reason For Concern Over J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price

Dec 21
There's Reason For Concern Over J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How J.B. Hunt Transport Services makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:JBHT Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2412,2455696530
30 Jun 2412,3406046350
31 Mar 2412,5446586120
31 Dec 2312,8307285900
30 Sep 2313,1767765680
30 Jun 2313,8508585590
31 Mar 2314,5559245810
31 Dec 2214,8149695330
30 Sep 2214,6611,0104570
30 Jun 2213,9689414250
31 Mar 2213,0398583610
31 Dec 2112,1687613610
30 Sep 2111,4096733420
30 Jun 2110,7375983270
31 Mar 219,9745483200
31 Dec 209,6375063150
30 Sep 209,3494973100
30 Jun 209,2404903090
31 Mar 209,3565023120
31 Dec 199,1655163120
30 Sep 199,0334603060
30 Jun 198,8794733190
31 Mar 198,7564913060
31 Dec 188,6154902930
30 Sep 188,2877863090
30 Jun 187,9217552770
31 Mar 187,5097022610
31 Dec 177,1906862490
30 Sep 176,9204191970
30 Jun 176,7684281840
31 Mar 176,6564351730
31 Dec 166,5554321650
30 Sep 166,4554311540
30 Jun 166,3514371460
31 Mar 166,2764351540
31 Dec 156,1884271460
30 Sep 156,1764211500
30 Jun 156,1914081520
31 Mar 156,1993981370
31 Dec 146,1653751320
30 Sep 146,0303561220
30 Jun 145,8653431100
31 Mar 145,7003381030
31 Dec 135,5853421010

Quality Earnings: JBHT has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: JBHT's current net profit margins (4.6%) are lower than last year (5.9%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: JBHT's earnings have grown by 8.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: JBHT's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: JBHT had negative earnings growth (-26.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Transportation industry average (-3.6%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: JBHT's Return on Equity (14.2%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/20 13:55
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is covered by 46 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John EadeArgus Research Company
Garrett HollandBaird
Ishan MajumdarBaptista Research