J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About JB Hunt (JBHT) Q2 Earnings
Although the revenue and EPS for JB Hunt (JBHT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Unveiling JB Hunt (JBHT) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for JB Hunt (JBHT), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.
Buy JBHT Stock Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings?
JB Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) is set to release its earnings report on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Historically, JBHT has experienced a favorable one-day stock return after earnings announcements in 55% of cases over the last five years.
J.B. Hunt: Intermodal Momentum, Macro Recovery, And Attractive Valuation Should Drive Upside
J.B. Hunt is positioned for a revenue turnaround, led by strong Intermodal momentum, especially in the East, and steady Dedicated fleet growth. Margins remain pressured by weak pricing and cost inflation, but operating leverage and improving utilization of excess capacity should support recovery. Valuation looks attractive with 20% total return potential, supported by volume growth, cost discipline, and a favorable macro backdrop.
JBHT Stock Down 15.9% YTD: Will the Plunge Continue Throughout 2025?
JBHT faces freight demand weakness and shrinking liquidity, with the Q1 current ratio slipping below 1 for the first time.
Here's Why Investors Should Give J.B Hunt Stock a Miss Now
A soft freight market scenario, competitive pricing and declining liquidity weigh on JBHT's performance, undermining its prospects.
J.B. Hunt Transport Overcorrects Into a Buying Opportunity
J.B. Hunt's NASDAQ: JBHT stock share price came under pressure with the threat of tariffs and their economic impact and fell to a new low following its Q1 release. The low was catalyzed by tepid guidance relative to analysts' forecasts and the price target reset it caused.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Macro Pressure Adds Another Layer Of Uncertainty To Poor Fundamentals
I maintain a hold rating on JBHT due to ongoing margin pressures, mixed bid season outcomes, and macro uncertainties around tariffs affecting demand visibility. J.B. Hunt's 1Q25 revenue was $2.92 billion, down 1% y/y, with Intermodal revenue up 5% y/y but margins still declining. Dedicated Contract Services segment saw a 4% y/y revenue decline and a 14% y/y EBIT drop, indicating weak underlying demand and fleet reductions.
Continue To Avoid J.B. Hunt Transport Services
J.B. Hunt's financial performance has deteriorated, with revenue and net income declining significantly over the past few years. The company's long-term debt has increased substantially, leading to higher interest expenses, which adds risk to the investment. The dividend yield of 1.3% requires an unrealistic 25% CAGR to match the 10-Year Treasury Note's cash flows, making it less attractive.
J.B. Hunt Q1 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Decline Y/Y
JBHT's total operating revenues are $2.92 billion in the first quarter of 2025.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 15, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Brad Delco - SVP, Finance Shelley Simpson - President & CEO John Kuhlow - CFO Spencer Frazier - EVP, Sales & Marketing Nick Hobbs - COO, President, Highway & Final Mile Services, EVP Brad Hicks - President, Dedicated Contract Services Darren Field - President, Intermodal Conference Call Participants Chris Wetherbee - Wells Fargo Daniel Imbro - Stephens, Inc. Jordan Alliger - Goldman Sachs Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Jon Chappell - Evercore ISI Bascome Majors - Susquehanna Scott Group - Wolfe Research Ken Hoexter - Bank of America Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan Richa Harnain - Deutsche Bank Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley Ariel Rosa - Citigroup Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the J.B. Hunt Transport First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Trucking company J.B. Hunt says customers are ‘waiting for the dust to settle' on tariffs
Trucking and logistics provider J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Tuesday said that its customers are still trying to figure out how to adapt to new tariff-related stresses, and said it had lost some business to rivals offering lower shipping prices.
