J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target Raised to $189.00

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) had its target price hoisted by Stifel Nicolaus from $172.00 to $189.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the transportation company’s stock.

Several other research firms also recently weighed in on JBHT. Vertical Research downgraded J.B. Hunt Transport Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $200.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $214.00 target price on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $227.00 price target on J.B. Hunt Transport Services in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $170.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, J.B. Hunt Transport Services presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $199.68.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock opened at $204.38 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $188.24 and its 200 day moving average is $161.81. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.46 billion, a PE ratio of 33.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.27. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a 1 year low of $122.79 and a 1 year high of $209.53. The company has a current ratio of 0.87, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 15th. The transportation company reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $3.10 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.10 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a net margin of 4.99% and a return on equity of 16.18%. The firm’s revenue was down 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.53 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that J.B. Hunt Transport Services will post 6.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Wednesday, October 22nd that permits the company to buyback $0.00 in shares. This buyback authorization permits the transportation company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 7th were paid a $0.44 dividend. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 7th. J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.66%.

Insider Buying and Selling at J.B. Hunt Transport Services

In other J.B. Hunt Transport Services news, EVP Darren P. Field sold 6,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $169.00, for a total transaction of $1,098,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 12,976 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,944. This trade represents a 33.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Albert Brad Delco sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.54, for a total value of $179,540.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 7,043 shares in the company, valued at $1,264,500.22. This represents a 12.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 15,109 shares of company stock valued at $2,688,970 over the last three months. 2.30% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JBHT. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Cromwell Holdings LLC increased its stake in shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 52.2% in the 3rd quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 207 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA lifted its position in shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 57.8% during the 2nd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 202 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the period. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 41.5% during the third quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 225 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 52.8% in the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 220 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 76 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.95% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Here are the key news stories impacting J.B. Hunt Transport Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and margin improvement — JBHT reported EPS above Street estimates and management cited cost reductions that boosted operating profit and net income year‑over‑year, which supports near‑term earnings visibility. J.B. Hunt Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Improve Year Over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Cash generation strengthened and capex moderated — operating cash flow rose materially while capital spending was down versus prior year, improving free‑cash‑flow dynamics that investors often favor. Q4 earnings & cash flow details
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views mixed but some lifts to sentiment — several firms have raised price targets this week (e.g., Truist) and some analysts highlight JBHT’s positioning versus peers, tempering the sell‑side reaction. Analyst ratings and price targets
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context: freight demand soft — commentators note trucking peers face weak freight volumes, but JBHT is identified as relatively well‑positioned to navigate the cycle. That limits downside but keeps growth constrained. 3 Truck Stocks Positioned to Navigate Industry Challenges
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue decline and intermodal weakness pressured the stock — Q4 revenue fell ~1.6% (reported as a ~2% decline in coverage) and lower intermodal volumes were flagged, triggering investor concern about demand sustainability. The share price reacted negatively after the release. J.B. Hunt Fourth-Quarter Revenue Falls on Lower Intermodal Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: shares fell after the mixed print — headlines and intraday trading showed a sell‑off as investors prioritized the revenue miss and soft demand over the EPS beat. Shares fall after Q4 revenue decline
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling disclosed in filings — recent insider sales were reported in the quarter, which some investors interpret as a modest negative signal. Insider trading and holdings data

About J.B. Hunt Transport Services

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc is a leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to move freight efficiently across North America, including intermodal, dedicated contract services, full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), final mile delivery and specialized transport.

In its intermodal segment, J.B. Hunt leverages a network of rail and truck assets to transport containers and trailers on major U.S.