JBHTIndustrials · Integrated Freight & LogisticsThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $302 — +28.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 98 of 100 as at 19 Sept 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.
Volatility (51): The share price moves around a lot.
Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $320 → $290 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Citizens | Upgrade | Market Outperform | $300 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | $315 → $300 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $291 → $264 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $340 → $302 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $300 → $285 |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $335 → $305 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citizens | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | $290 → $320 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $270 → $300 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 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 | $280 → $313 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | $299 → $315 |
| 16 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. returned +74.9% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 16% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a market value of $22.0B and an enterprise value of $23.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $12.7B. The latest quarter grew 19.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $674.5M, a 5.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.06.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B, after $320.6M of capital spending.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. spent $575.0M on share buybacks and $169.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 33.3×; forward P/E: 23.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.77%, paying out 25% of earnings.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. employs 31,750 people — $400K of revenue per employee.
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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. | $22.0B | 98 |
| EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc. | $24.8B | 98 |
| CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | $18.1B | 74 |
| FDXFFedEx Freight Holding Co., Inc. | $18.0B | 1 |
| FDXFedEx Corp. | $71.4B | 72 |
| UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc. | $83.7B | 84 |
| LSTRLandstar System, Inc. | $5.8B | 91 |
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J.B. Hunt issued an unexpected profit warning at a Morgan Stanley investor conference, citing higher costs, which caused its stock to plunge. MarketBeat notes the market has completely mispriced the situation.
Why it matters — JBHT watchers would care because the unexpected profit warning and higher costs signal near-term earnings pressure, though the market reaction may be overstated.
The article explains why investors were pulling back on J.B. Hunt stock this week. Several analysts turned more bearish on the logistics provider's outlook, though the piece notes that not every pundit became more negative.
Why it matters — J.B. Hunt watchers would care because analyst sentiment shifting bearish could signal weakening expectations for the company's near-term prospects.
J.B. Hunt shares fell 13% in yesterday's trading after management warned that rising driver, fuel, and claims costs could pressure third-quarter earnings despite strong demand.
Why it matters — The cost warning signals that higher operating expenses may weigh on J.B. Hunt's near-term profitability even as freight demand remains strong.
A Wall Street analyst turned bullish on J.B. Hunt Transport Services, according to a Benzinga report on top analyst rating changes for Thursday. The item notes the upgrade as part of a broader list of analyst outlook changes.
Why it matters — A bullish outlook from a top Wall Street analyst signals increased confidence in the company's prospects.
J.B. Hunt warned investors that rising energy costs and other macroeconomic pressures could reduce its profits, while Citizens nevertheless upgraded the stock to outperform.
Why it matters — For JBHT watchers, the combination of a profit warning and an upgrade highlights conflicting signals about the company's outlook amid mounting cost pressures.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $302, 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., 15 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 98 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ranks 98 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 +28.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 98 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 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 +74.9% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 18 Sept 2026): "J.B. Hunt's Stock Plunges After Market Misprices Profit Warning". J.B. Hunt issued an unexpected profit warning at a Morgan Stanley investor conference, citing higher costs, which caused its stock to plunge. MarketBeat notes the market has completely mispriced the situation.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a North American transportation and logistics company that provides surface transportation, delivery, brokerage, and supply chain services. The company serves businesses across a wide range of industries through five main segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. Its operations combine company-controlled equipment, third-party carriers, and rail-linked freight movement to help move goods efficiently across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. J.B. Hunt also offers specialized logistics solutions such as freight brokerage, private fleet conversion, last-mile delivery, and full-truckload shipping. Headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, J.B. Hunt Transport Services plays a significant role in freight movement and logistics execution for shippers seeking broad network coverage and multi-mode transportation capabilities.
CEO Ms. Shelley Simpson · 31,750 employees · United States · https://www.jbhunt.com
