At the time of writing, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [JBHT] stock is trading at $173.36, up 0.83%. Until recently, the best way to gauge how the stock has performed was to look at its short-term value. The JBHT shares have gain 1.81% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 0.78%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ: JBHT] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 17, 2025, when TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating and also revised its price target to $171 from $180. Previously, Susquehanna upgraded its rating to Positive on January 03, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $200. On October 16, 2024, TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating and revised its price target to $182 on the stock. Citigroup started tracking the stock assigning a Buy rating and suggested a price target of $201 on October 09, 2024. TD Cowen reiterated its recommendation of a Hold and reduced its price target to $161 on July 17, 2024. Wells Fargo started tracking with a Overweight rating for this stock on June 07, 2024, and assigned it a price target of $185. In a note dated April 17, 2024, TD Cowen reiterated an Hold rating on this stock and revised its target price from $193 to $181.
For the past year, the stock price of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc fluctuated between $153.12 and $219.51. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $183 within the next 12 months. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ: JBHT] shares were valued at $173.36 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 5.56% based on the average JBHT price forecast.
Analyzing the JBHT fundamentals
According to J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ:JBHT], the company’s sales were 12.09B for trailing twelve months, which represents an -4.76% plunge. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.12% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.07%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.06%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.05%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.07, Equity is 0.14 and Total Capital is 0.13. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.38.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 171.52 points at the first support level, and at 169.69 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 174.64, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 175.93.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ:JBHT] has a current ratio of 1.03. As well, the Quick Ratio is 0.94, while the Cash Ratio is 0.06. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.45, the price to book ratio is 4.34 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 31.18.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved THOMPSON JAMES K, Honorary Founding Director, that happened on Jan 21 ’25 when 4400.0 shares were sold. Director, THOMPSON JAMES K completed a deal on Jan 21 ’25 to buy 4400.0 shares. Meanwhile, President and CEO Simpson Shelley sold 6000.0 shares on Dec 05 ’24.
