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JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/17/2025: JBHT (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
26 Analysts rated it
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Year Target Price $152.09
Year Target Price $152.09
| 11 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 2.69% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 14.42B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.38 | 1Y Target Price 152.8 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.38 | 1Y Target Price 152.8 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.3 | 52 Weeks Range 122.40 - 199.24 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 122.40 - 199.24 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.21% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.51 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 6.12% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.11% | Return on Equity (TTM) 13.97% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.38 | Forward PE 26.11 | Enterprise Value 15953000855 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2 |
Enterprise Value 15953000855 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.09 | Shares Outstanding 99194600 | Shares Floating 78410348 |
Shares Outstanding 99194600 | Shares Floating 78410348 | ||
Percent Insiders 19.52 | Percent Institutions 76.36 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.96 | Target Price 152.09 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 11 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 11 | ||
Hold 12 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. was founded in 1961 by Johnnie Bryan Hunt and his wife, Johnelle Hunt. It started as a rice hull business before transitioning to a trucking company in 1969. The company went public in 1983 and has since grown into one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in North America.
Core Business Areas
- Intermodal (JBI): Provides intermodal freight solutions, utilizing rail and truck transportation. This segment focuses on converting over-the-road shipments to rail, offering cost-effective and environmentally friendly options.
- Dedicated Contract Services (DCS): Offers customized transportation and logistics solutions tailored to specific customer needs. This includes dedicated fleets, drivers, and management teams.
- Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS): Provides brokerage and transportation management services, connecting shippers with capacity providers. This segment leverages technology and relationships to optimize freight movements.
- Final Mile Services (FMS): Offers delivery and installation services for large or heavy items, typically directly to consumers' homes or businesses.
- Truckload: Provides traditional over-the-road truckload transportation services.
Leadership and Structure
John N. Roberts, III serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors overseeing the management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Intermodal: Utilizes rail for long-haul transportation, reducing costs and emissions. JB Hunt is a market leader in intermodal. Competitors include Schneider National and Hub Group. Difficult to get accurate revenue breakdown by offering.
- Dedicated Contract Services: Offers dedicated fleets and drivers for specific customer needs, ensuring reliable and consistent service. Competitors include Ryder System and Penske Logistics. Difficult to get accurate revenue breakdown by offering.
- Truckload: Traditional truckload transportation for various freight types. Competitors include Knight-Swift Transportation and Werner Enterprises. Difficult to get accurate revenue breakdown by offering.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The transportation and logistics industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by economic conditions, fuel prices, and regulatory changes. Demand for freight transportation is generally correlated with overall economic growth.
Positioning
JB Hunt is positioned as a leading provider of intermodal and dedicated transportation solutions. Its competitive advantages include its extensive intermodal network, technology-driven solutions, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US freight transportation market is estimated to be worth over $1 trillion. JB Hunt's TAM is significant, positioned to capture a substantial portion through its diverse service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large and diversified service offerings
- Strong intermodal network
- Technology-driven solutions
- Established customer relationships
- Strong Financial Performance
Weaknesses
- Exposure to economic cycles
- Dependence on rail infrastructure
- Driver shortage challenges
- High capital expenditure requirements
Opportunities
- Growth in e-commerce
- Increasing demand for intermodal transportation
- Expansion of dedicated contract services
- Technological advancements in logistics
- Infrastructure Development
Threats
- Fluctuations in fuel prices
- Regulatory changes
- Increased competition
- Economic downturns
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- KNX
- WERN
- SAIA
- ODFL
Competitive Landscape
JB Hunt has a strong position in intermodal transportation. Competitors also offer truckload and LTL services. Each compete on price, capacity and geographic coverage.
Major Acquisitions
SW Logistics
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded JB Hunt's brokerage capabilities and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: JB Hunt has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, driven by its strategic focus on intermodal and dedicated transportation.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are subject to change and vary based on analyst estimates. These estimates often consider economic outlook, fuel prices and market dynamics.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in technology, expansion of intermodal capacity, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
JB Hunt is a strong transportation company with a leading position in the intermodal market. Its technology investments and diverse service offerings provide competitive advantages. Economic cycles and driver shortages are potential challenges, but the company is well-positioned for future growth due to e-commerce and infrastructure development. The company should be looking for more cost effective ways to service its clients.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
- Investor relations websites
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Lowell, AR, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Shelley Simpson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics | Full time employees 33646 | Website https://www.jbhunt.com |
Full time employees 33646 | Website https://www.jbhunt.com | ||
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistic services in the United States. It operates through five segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT). The JBI segment offers intermodal freight solutions. It operates 122,272 pieces of company-owned trailing equipment; owns and maintains its chassis fleet of 103,850 units; and manages a fleet of 6,153 company-owned tractors, 349 independent contractor trucks, and 8,117 company drivers. The DCS segment designs, develops, and executes supply chain solutions that support various transportation networks. As of December 31, 2024, it operated 12,048 company-owned trucks, 598 customer-owned trucks, and a contractor trucks. The company operates 27,149 owned pieces of trailing equipment and 4,897 customer-owned trailers. The ICS segment provides freight brokerage and transportation logistics solutions; flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and less-than-truckload, as well as dry-van and intermodal solutions; online multimodal marketplace; and logistics management for customers to outsource their transportation functions. The FMS segment offers delivery services through 1,166 company-owned trucks, 206 customer-owned trucks, and 36 independent contractor trucks; and 1,123 owned pieces of trailing equipment and 104 customer-owned trailers. The JBT segment provides dry-van freight services by utilizing tractors and trailers operating over roads and highways through two company-owned tractors and 12,895 company-owned trailers. It transports or arranges for the transportation of freight, such as general merchandise, specialty consumer items, appliances, forest and paper products, food and beverages, building materials, soaps and cosmetics, automotive parts, agricultural products, electronics, and chemicals. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas.
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