JBHTIndustrials · Integrated Freight & LogisticsThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $318 — +19.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (99): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Value (58): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JBHT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $290 → $320 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $270 → $300 |
| 16 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $278 → $309 |
| 16 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $302 → $328 |
| 16 July 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $280 → $313 |
| 16 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | $299 → $315 |
| 16 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $360 → $370 |
| 16 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $326 → $345 |
| 16 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 16 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $265 → $297 |
| 16 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $280 → $295 |
| 16 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 14% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | $25.5B | 99 |
| EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc. | $22.8B | 97 |
| FDXFFedEx Freight Holding Co., Inc. | $21.0B | 0 |
| CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | $17.5B | 79 |
| FDXFedEx Corp. | $72.3B | 75 |
| UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc. | $88.1B | 78 |
| LSTRLandstar System, Inc. | $6.0B | 94 |
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. JBHT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison article examining whether ArcBest (ARCB) or JB Hunt (JBHT) offers the better value opportunity among Transportation - Truck stocks.
Why it matters — A JBHT watcher would care because the analysis positions JB Hunt against a competitor on value metrics, which could influence perceptions of the stock's relative attractiveness.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced that CFO Brad Delco and SVP of Pricing for Intermodal Stacey Griffin will speak at the Deutsche Bank Industrials Summit in Chicago on August 11, 2026. The live presentation will be accessible via the company's Investor Relations website, with a replay also available.
Why it matters — JBHT watchers may be interested because the presentation provides an opportunity to hear directly from key executives about the company's intermodal business and financial outlook.
J.B. Hunt was highlighted by Zacks Investment Research as one of three stocks with strong sales growth, solid cash flow and attractive valuation metrics in a cautious market.
Why it matters — The mention suggests J.B. Hunt is being recognized for its financial strength and growth potential, which could reinforce investor confidence in the company's performance.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $318, with estimates ranging from $182 to $370. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 99 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ranks 99 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +19.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for JBHT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $182 to $370 over the next 12 months.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. returned +93.1% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 29 July 2026): "ARCB or JBHT: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison article examining whether ArcBest (ARCB) or JB Hunt (JBHT) offers the better value opportunity among Transportation - Truck stocks.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a diversified transportation and logistics company providing freight solutions across North America. The company operates through multiple business segments, including dedicated contract services, intermodal transport leveraging rail partnerships, full truckload, and asset-light brokerage services. J.B. Hunt focuses on moving a wide range of goods for manufacturers, retailers, and other commercial customers, offering tailored capacity, route optimization, and multimodal options to support complex supply chains. Its technology-enabled platforms help shippers manage loads, track freight, and improve efficiency across distribution networks. Headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, and founded in 1961, J.B. Hunt plays a significant role in connecting producers and end markets, supporting both regional and long-haul freight flows. The company is recognized as a key logistics partner for businesses seeking reliable, scalable transportation services in sectors such as consumer goods, industrial products, and e-commerce.
CEO Ms. Shelley Simpson · 31,750 employees · United States · https://www.jbhunt.com