J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Price Target Raised to $250.00 at Benchmark

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) had its price target increased by Benchmark from $230.00 to $250.00 in a report published on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the transportation company’s stock.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $245.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. TD Cowen raised their target price on J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $209.00 to $228.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $214.00 target price on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $240.00 target price on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Vertical Research lowered J.B. Hunt Transport Services from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $200.00 target price for the company. in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $222.14.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock Up 2.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:JBHT opened at $245.08 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $23.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a 12-month low of $123.16 and a 12-month high of $247.95. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $218.51 and a 200 day simple moving average of $194.66.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 15th. The transportation company reported $1.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.45 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $3.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.01 billion. J.B. Hunt Transport Services had a return on equity of 17.30% and a net margin of 5.13%.J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.17 EPS. Analysts predict that J.B. Hunt Transport Services will post 6.37 earnings per share for the current year.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 6th were issued a dividend of $0.45 per share. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 6th. This is an increase from J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.44. J.B. Hunt Transport Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.32%.

Insider Activity

In other J.B. Hunt Transport Services news, EVP Ronald Greer Woodruff sold 331 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $225.57, for a total transaction of $74,663.67. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 4,019 shares in the company, valued at approximately $906,565.83. This trade represents a 7.61% 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 stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.25, for a total value of $227,250.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 6,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,586,886.75. The trade was a 12.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 25,945 shares of company stock worth $5,656,495. 2.50% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services during the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. Whittier Trust Co. grew its holdings in J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 39.1% during the 4th quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 178 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its holdings in J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 34.3% during the 4th quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 188 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the period. Finally, Activest Wealth Management grew its holdings in J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 19,800.0% during the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 199 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 198 shares during the period. 74.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about J.B. Hunt Transport Services

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat: JBHT reported $1.49 EPS vs. $1.45 expected and $3.06B revenue (roughly +4.6% YoY); management cited productivity-driven margin gains and record intermodal volume. Zacks: Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management commentary and outlook-affirming remarks have the stock in rally mode, with bullish coverage arguing JBHT could head toward a $300 target as markets price in freight recovery. MarketBeat: JBHT Burns Rubber…
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades/price‑target lifts: Bank of America and Benchmark raised targets to $250 and issued “buy” ratings, adding short‑term upside support. TickerReport / Benzinga coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst positioning: several firms raised targets but kept neutral/hold ratings (e.g., TD Cowen and Truist adjusted PTs upward while maintaining cautious stances). AmericanBankingNews: TD Cowen Forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational context: press coverage highlights cost cuts and improved volumes offsetting fuel headwinds, supporting margin improvement but leaving sensitivity to fuel and spot market dynamics. MSN: Higher Quarterly Profit
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: several analysts/commentaries argue JBHT looks richly valued after the rally, warning upside beyond near‑term targets may be limited unless durable revenue momentum continues. Seeking Alpha: Valuation Seems Rich
• Negative Sentiment: Some price targets still imply downside — e.g., Truist’s updated $230 target suggests potential pullback from current levels, highlighting analyst disagreement on sustainable upside. Benzinga: Analyst Targets

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.