J.B. Hunt (JBHT) stock
Industrials · Cargo Ground Transportation
J.B. Hunt (JBHT) is a Cargo Ground Transportation company in the Industrials sector, headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas. As of October 23, 2026, JBHT closed at $226.03, a market capitalization of $21.23 billion, the 396th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $13.33 billion in revenue (+20% year over year) and $1.10 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 31.9x trailing earnings and 23.0x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +36.7% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +3.9% a year
- 52-week range: $157.82 – $299.76
- Gross margin 17.9%, operating margin 6.7%
- Dividend yield: 0.80%, 21 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 62nd largest of 83 Industrials stocks in the S&P 500
JBHT price chart
1Y price change: +35.6% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBHT | -3.7% | +17.0% | +36.7% | +10.4% | +3.9% | +12.2% | +13.3% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1983.
JBHT key statistics
- Market cap
- $21.2B
- #396 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 31.9x
- Forward P/E
- 23.0x
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.09
- Revenue (TTM)
- $13.3B
- +20%
- Free cash flow
- $1.1B
- Gross margin
- 17.9%
- Operating margin
- 6.7%
- Return on equity
- 18.8%
- Dividend yield
- 0.80%
- 52-week range
- $157.82 – $299.76
- Beta
- 1.31
- Price / sales
- 1.6x
- EV / EBITDA
- 13.4x
- Debt / equity
- 0.40x
- Employees
- 31,750
JBHT report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth20.4%A
- Gross margin17.9%D
- Operating margin6.7%D
- FCF margin8.3%C
- Return on equity18.8%B
- Net debt / EBITDA0.9xB
- Forward P/E23.0xC
- PEG ratio1.9xC
- Shareholder yield5.1%A
- Share count change / yr-1.8%B
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I financials
Revenue went from $6.6B in fiscal 2016 to $12.0B in fiscal 2025, growing 6.9% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.6B | $7.2B | $8.6B | $9.2B | $9.6B | $12.2B | $14.8B | $12.8B | $12.1B | $12.0B |
| Operating income | $721.0M | $623.8M | $681.0M | $733.8M | $713.1M | $1.0B | $1.3B | $993.2M | $831.2M | $865.1M |
| Net income | $432.1M | $686.3M | $489.6M | $516.3M | $506.0M | $760.8M | $969.4M | $728.3M | $570.9M | $598.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.81 | $6.18 | $4.43 | $4.77 | $4.74 | $7.14 | $9.21 | $6.97 | $5.56 | $6.12 |
| Free cash flow | $215.7M | $328.2M | $92.2M | $244.2M | $384.3M | $276.3M | $236.1M | -$117.8M | $617.8M | $947.6M |
| Buybacks | $249.8M | $179.8M | $150.3M | $275.7M | $92.5M | $151.7M | $300.0M | $159.6M | $513.9M | $923.3M |
| Dividends paid | $99.0M | $101.4M | $105.0M | $111.8M | $114.2M | $124.4M | $166.7M | $173.9M | $175.5M | $171.0M |
| Diluted shares | 113.4M | 111.0M | 110.4M | 108.3M | 106.8M | 106.6M | 105.3M | 104.5M | 102.8M | 97.7M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into JBHT?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $22.7B and $1.1B of trailing free cash flow, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I needs to grow free cash flow about 11.3% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 19.8% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 36.9x vs. median 26.1x (10th–90th percentile 19.6x–35.4x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
JBHT dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.80%
- Annual dividend
- $1.80
- Years of increases
- 21
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 10.3%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 25%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
JBHT analyst price targets
23 analysts' average 12-month target is $279.52 (+24% vs. $226.03). Targets range from $187.00 to $330.00. 63% rate it a buy.
JBHT earnings
Next report: January 15, 2027. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I has beaten EPS estimates 7 quarters in a row.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | $1.81 | $1.82 | +0.6% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $1.74 | $1.91 | +9.6% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $1.45 | $1.49 | +3.1% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $1.81 | $1.90 | +4.8% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $1.46 | $1.76 | +20.7% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $1.30 | $1.31 | +0.5% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $1.14 | $1.17 | +2.2% |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $1.62 | $1.53 | -5.8% |
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JBHT news
- J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Q3 Results Flag A Margin Repair Challenge · Oct 25, 2026
- J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Updates Capital Returns, Is The Stock Still Below Fair Value? · Oct 23, 2026
- J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Stock Trades Below Fair Value On Cash Flow · Oct 23, 2026
- How Third Quarter Earnings At J.B. Hunt Has Changed Its Investment Story · Oct 22, 2026
- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend · Oct 21, 2026
JBHT stock FAQ
What is JBHT's market cap?
J.B. Hunt's market capitalization is $21.23 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 396th in the S&P 500.
What is JBHT's P/E ratio?
JBHT trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.9x and a forward P/E of 23.0x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 26.1x.
Does JBHT pay a dividend?
Yes. J.B. Hunt pays $1.80 per share a year, a 0.80% yield. It has raised its dividend 21 years in a row. Dividends grew 10.3% a year over the last five years.
How much has JBHT stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, JBHT returned +36.7% over one year, +3.9% a year over five years, +12.2% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is JBHT stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies J.B. Hunt must grow free cash flow about 11% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 20% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the JBHT price target?
23 analysts cover JBHT with an average 12-month price target of $279.52, +24% from the current price. 62% of them rate it a buy.
When does JBHT report earnings?
J.B. Hunt is expected to report earnings on January 15, 2027. It has beaten EPS estimates 7 quarters in a row.
How many employees does J.B. Hunt have?
J.B. Hunt has about 31,750 full-time employees, or $419,692 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology