Is that what Sustainable Earning stands for?: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc (JBHT)

Kevin Freeman

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [JBHT] stock is trading at $185.73, up 3.34%. 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 11.45% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 9.99%, 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 October 16, 2025, when TD Cowen reiterated its Hold rating and also boosted its price target to $152 from $140. Previously, UBS downgraded its rating to Neutral on September 05, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $157. Goldman downgraded its rating to a Neutral but stick to its price target of $164 on June 02, 2025. TD Cowen reiterated its recommendation of a Hold and reduced its price target to $140 on April 16, 2025. Susquehanna downgraded its rating to Neutral for this stock on March 26, 2025, and downed its price target to $165. In a note dated March 13, 2025, Truist initiated an Hold rating and provided a target price of $165 on this stock.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [JBHT] stock has fluctuated between $122.79 and $189.66 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $165 within the next 12 months. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ: JBHT] shares were valued at $185.73 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -11.16% based on the average JBHT price forecast.

Analyzing the JBHT fundamentals

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ:JBHT] reported sales of 12.05B for the trailing twelve months, which represents a drop of -0.50%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.16% 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 0.15 and Total Capital is 0.13. An extended analysis of the company’s primary financial structure reveals a debt-to-equity ratio of0.45.

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 180.53 points at the first support level, and at 175.34 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 188.74, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 191.76.

Ratios To Look Out For

For context, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc’s Current Ratio is 0.87. As well, the Quick Ratio is 0.87, while the Cash Ratio is 0.03. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.47, the price to book ratio is 4.95 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 32.14.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Delco Albert Brad, Affiliate, that happened on Dec 02 ’25 when 1000.0 shares were purchased. Officer, JOHN K. KUHLOW completed a deal on Dec 01 ’25 to buy 3225.0 shares. Meanwhile, President and CEO Shelley Simpson bought 8500.0 shares on Dec 01 ’25.

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