J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (jbht)

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JBHT — Company Overview

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) trades on NMS as part of the Industrials peer group (Integrated Freight & Logistics).

Ticker	JBHT
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Integrated Freight & Logistics
Exchange	NMS
Market cap	$22.04B
Last price	$234.63
Size category	Large Cap

JBHT — Business Description

JBHT represents a Integrated Freight & Logistics business in the Industrials segment. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistic services in the United States. It operates through five segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. The JBI segment offers intermodal freight solutions. It operates 124,838 pieces of company-owned trailing equipment; owns and maintains its chassis fleet of 104,474 units; and manages a fleet of 5,880 company-owned tractors, 308 independent contractor trucks, and 8,704 company drivers. The DCS segment designs, develops, and executes supply chain solutions that support various transportation networks. As of December 31, 2025, it operated 11,878 compan…

Official website: https://www.jbhunt.com.

JBHT — Investment Thesis

At a high level, JBHT offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.

Revenue is expanding at roughly 19.4% year-over-year (public data).
Trailing P/E of 33.38× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
Forward P/E (23.37×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
Dividend yield near 0.8% adds an income component to total return.
Equity market capitalization is approximately $22.04B.

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JBHT — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Profit margin near 5.3% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $903.03M supports balance-sheet flexibility.

Trailing P/E	33.38×
Forward P/E	23.37×
Price / Sales	1.73×
Price / Book	6.03×
Gross margin	18.5%
Operating margin	7.4%
Profit margin	5.3%
Return on equity	18.4%
Debt / Equity	38.37
Free cash flow	$903.03M

JBHT — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) depends on demand trends in Integrated Freight & Logistics and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

Revenue growth of 19.4% indicates strong top-line momentum.
Earnings growth of 45.8% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
Price is 21.7% below the 52-week high.

JBHT — Competitive Position

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.

Competes within Industrials, specifically in Integrated Freight & Logistics.
Market capitalization of $22.04B places JBHT among large-cap peers.
Gross margin of 18.5% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.

JBHT — Strengths

Strengths for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) inferred from public financial metrics:

Revenue growth of 19.4% year-over-year.
Earnings growth of 45.8% year-over-year.
Return on equity near 18.4% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
Positive free cash flow ($903.03M).
Moderate leverage (debt/equity 38.37).
Large Cap scale ($22.04B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.

JBHT — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) based on available data:

Insufficient public data to assess this factor.

JBHT — Opportunities

Sustained revenue growth (19.4%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.

JBHT — Risks

Standard market, regulatory, competitive, and execution risks apply to all public equities.

JBHT — Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Integrated Freight & Logistics, listed on NMS. Last price $234.63 with market cap $22.04B. Trailing P/E 33.38×. Revenue grew 19.4% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 19.4% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. FAQ

What does J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) do?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistic services in the United States. It operates through five segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. The JBI segmen…

What is JBHT's P/E ratio?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a trailing P/E of 33.38× based on publicly available market data.

Does JBHT pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 0.8%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is JBHT in?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is classified in Industrials (Integrated Freight & Logistics) on NMS.

What is JBHT's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $22.04B.

What are the main risks for JBHT?

Key risks include above-average volatility (beta 1.29), among factors on this page.

What are the strengths of JBHT?

Potential positives include revenue growth of 19.4% year-over-year, earnings growth of 45.8% year-over-year.

Where can I get analyst estimates for JBHT?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. are on the free /stocks/jbht/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.