Analysis of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc (JBHT)’s performance, earnings and valuation

Nora Barnes

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [JBHT] stock prices are down -0.84% to $203.82 at the moment. 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 3.88% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 8.18%, 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 December 11, 2025, when Deutsche Bank upgraded its rating to a Buy but kept the price target unchanged to $227 for it. Previously, TD Cowen reaffirmed its Hold rating on October 16, 2025, and elevated its price target to $152. On September 05, 2025, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral but maintained its price target of $157 on the stock. Goldman downgraded its rating to a Neutral but $164 remained the price target by the analyst firm on June 02, 2025. TD Cowen reiterated a Hold rating for this stock on April 16, 2025, and downed its price target to $140. In a note dated March 26, 2025, Susquehanna downgraded a Neutral rating on this stock and revised its target price from $200 to $165.

The stock price of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [JBHT] has been fluctuating between $122.79 and $206.69 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $173 within the next 12 months. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ: JBHT] shares were valued at $203.82 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -15.12% based on the average JBHT price forecast.

Analyzing the JBHT fundamentals

The J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ:JBHT] reported sales of 12.05B for trailing twelve months, representing 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 202.30 points at the first support level, and at 200.77 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 206.59, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 209.35.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc [NASDAQ:JBHT]’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 1.61, the price to book ratio is 5.43 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 35.28.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved BRIAN WEBB, Officer, that happened on Dec 09 ’25 when 796.0 shares were purchased. EVP- Final Mile Services, Webb Brian completed a deal on Dec 09 ’25 to sell 796.0 shares. Meanwhile, SR VP, Treasurer Bracy Kevin sold 1100.0 shares on Dec 08 ’25.

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