Truist Financial Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Stock

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) had its price target increased by analysts at Truist Financial from $155.00 to $205.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Truist Financial’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 0.30% from the stock’s previous close.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Raymond James Financial upped their price objective on J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $165.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $169.00 to $187.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on J.B. Hunt Transport Services from $170.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Susquehanna raised shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $160.00 to $240.00 in a report on Thursday, January 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $199.68.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:JBHT opened at $204.38 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The stock 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. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $188.24 and its 200-day moving average price is $161.81. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a twelve month low of $122.79 and a twelve month high of $209.53.

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, October 22nd that authorizes the company to buyback $0.00 in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the transportation company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity

In other news, CFO Albert Brad Delco sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $179.54, for a total value of $179,540.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 7,043 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,264,500.22. The trade was a 12.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP David Keefauver sold 1,588 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $189.29, for a total transaction of $300,592.52. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 550 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $104,109.50. This represents a 74.28% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 15,109 shares of company stock valued at $2,688,970. Company insiders own 2.30% of the company’s stock.

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

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in JBHT. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the third quarter worth about $25,000. Cromwell Holdings LLC increased its stake in 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 worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 71 shares during the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA increased its stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 57.8% in the 2nd quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 202 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its holdings in shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 41.5% during the 3rd 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. boosted its position in shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services by 52.8% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 220 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 76 shares during the last quarter. 74.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.