J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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JBHT Stock Forecast


J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $192.60 (represents a 5.83% upside from JBHT’s last price of $181.99) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 21 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

JBHT Price Target


The average price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is $192.60 based on 1-year price targets from 21 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $230.00 to $151.00. This represents a potential 5.83% upside from JBHT's last price of $181.99.

JBHT Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 21 Wall Street analysts, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for JBHT stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 12 'Buy' (57.14%), 8 'Hold' (38.10%), 1 'Sell' (4.76%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 16, 2024Emily Nasseff MitschCFRA$151.00$180.15-16.18%-17.03%
Oct 16, 2024Bruce ChanStifel Nicolaus$167.00$174.65-4.38%-8.24%
Oct 16, 2024Jordan AlligerGoldman Sachs$194.00$174.6511.08%6.60%
Oct 14, 2024David VernonBernstein$184.00$170.727.78%1.10%
Oct 03, 2024Jonathan ChappellEvercore ISI$183.00$168.148.84%0.55%
Sep 26, 2024Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$160.00$171.74-6.84%-12.08%
Sep 24, 2024Fadi ChamounBMO Capital$195.00$170.1914.58%7.15%
Jul 18, 2024Rick PatersonLoop Capital Markets$173.00$161.687.00%-4.94%
Jul 17, 2024Arun SundaramCFRA$174.00$163.906.16%-4.39%
Jul 17, 2024Bascome MajorsSusquehanna$155.00$176.00-11.93%-14.83%
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The latest J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock forecast, released on Oct 16, 2024 by Emily Nasseff Mitsch from CFRA, set a price target of $151.00, which represents a -16.18% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($180.15), and a -17.03% decrease from JBHT last price ($181.99).

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Price Target by Period


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# Anlaysts4721
Avg Price Target$174.00$176.29$185.67
Last Closing Price$181.99$181.99$181.99
Upside/Downside-4.39%-3.13%2.02%

In the current month, the average price target of J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock is $174.00, according to 4 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -4.39% decrease as opposed to J.B. Hunt Transport Services's last price of $181.99. This month's average price target is down -1.30% compared to last quarter, and down -6.29% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 17, 2024Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldHold
Oct 16, 2024CFRAHoldSellDowngrade
Oct 16, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformHold
Oct 16, 2024Goldman SachsBuyBuyHold
Oct 16, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Oct 14, 2024BernsteinMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Oct 09, 2024Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformHold
Oct 08, 2024Citigroup-BuyInitialise
Oct 03, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformHold
Sep 26, 2024SusquehannaNeutralNeutralHold
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services's last stock rating was published by Loop Capital Markets on Oct 17, 2024. The company gave JBHT a "Hold" rating, the same as its previous rate.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Financial Forecast


J.B. Hunt Transport Services Revenue Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
Revenue-----------------$3.16B$3.13B$3.23B$3.65B$3.84B$3.84B$3.49B$3.50B$3.14B$2.91B$2.62B$2.74B$2.47B
Avg Forecast$4.35B$4.28B$4.04B$3.82B$3.91B$3.87B$3.62B$3.43B$3.40B$3.27B$3.12B$3.01B$3.14B$3.00B$3.02B$3.11B$3.29B$3.17B$3.29B$3.42B$3.81B$3.80B$3.60B$3.29B$3.28B$3.02B$2.71B$2.51B$2.57B$2.36B
High Forecast$4.49B$4.42B$4.17B$3.95B$4.04B$3.99B$3.74B$3.54B$3.51B$3.38B$3.22B$3.06B$3.25B$3.01B$3.02B$3.11B$3.33B$3.28B$3.40B$3.53B$3.93B$3.92B$3.71B$3.40B$3.38B$3.12B$2.80B$2.59B$2.64B$2.43B
Low Forecast$4.25B$4.18B$3.94B$3.74B$3.82B$3.78B$3.54B$3.35B$3.32B$3.20B$3.04B$2.96B$3.06B$2.99B$3.02B$3.11B$3.24B$3.10B$3.22B$3.34B$3.72B$3.68B$3.48B$3.19B$3.18B$2.93B$2.62B$2.43B$2.48B$2.29B
# Analysts33333333444610951011559544755107137
Surprise %-----------------1.00%0.95%0.94%0.96%1.01%1.07%1.06%1.07%1.04%1.07%1.04%1.07%1.05%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 11 analysts is $3.29B, with a low forecast of $3.24B, and a high forecast of $3.33B. JBHT's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 4.00% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $3.16B (Sep 23).

J.B. Hunt Transport Services EBITDA Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33333333444610951011559544755107137
EBITDA-----------------$429.43M$270.71M$277.49M$281.95M$362.23M$353.08M$334.29M$464.25M$412.75M$380.92M$345.20M$342.77M$307.90M
Avg Forecast$405.92M$399.59M$377.04M$357.15M$364.99M$361.12M$338.20M$319.92M$317.81M$305.85M$291.08M$280.92M$292.82M$280.43M$281.97M$479.05M$307.31M$296.39M$307.50M$435.50M$444.47M$355.14M$335.77M$395.91M$306.49M$282.38M$253.23M$286.19M$239.61M$220.58M
High Forecast$419.14M$412.60M$389.32M$368.78M$376.88M$372.88M$349.21M$330.34M$328.16M$315.81M$300.56M$285.56M$303.91M$281.35M$281.97M$574.86M$311.10M$306.04M$317.51M$522.60M$533.37M$366.09M$346.13M$475.09M$315.95M$291.09M$261.04M$343.43M$247.00M$227.38M
Low Forecast$396.54M$390.35M$368.32M$348.89M$356.55M$352.77M$330.38M$312.52M$310.46M$298.78M$284.35M$276.29M$285.43M$279.50M$281.97M$383.24M$302.57M$289.53M$300.39M$348.40M$355.58M$343.62M$324.88M$316.73M$296.55M$273.22M$245.02M$228.95M$231.84M$213.42M
Surprise %-----------------1.45%0.88%0.64%0.63%1.02%1.05%0.84%1.51%1.46%1.50%1.21%1.43%1.40%

11 analysts predict JBHT's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $307.31M, with a high of $311.10M and a low of $302.57M. This is -28.44% lower than J.B. Hunt Transport Services's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $429.43M.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Net Income Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33333333444610951011559544755107137
Net Income-----------------$187.43M$189.55M$197.77M$201.30M$269.38M$255.34M$243.32M$242.21M$199.83M$172.16M$146.61M$154.01M$125.50M
Avg Forecast$313.97M$312.59M$274.57M$238.87M$255.15M$248.62M$221.33M$184.93M$208.45M$195.08M$176.07M$149.25M$167.88M$141.98M$151.10M$241.31M$177.68M$186.59M$194.39M$219.37M$232.14M$252.91M$242.82M$199.43M$208.02M$183.58M$162.55M$121.55M$133.79M$133.81M
High Forecast$327.26M$325.82M$286.19M$248.98M$265.95M$259.14M$230.69M$192.75M$217.27M$203.33M$183.52M$160.73M$173.87M$149.71M$151.12M$289.57M$185.85M$194.48M$202.62M$263.24M$278.56M$263.05M$252.56M$239.31M$214.48M$190.94M$169.06M$145.85M$139.15M$139.17M
Low Forecast$304.53M$303.20M$266.31M$231.69M$247.48M$241.14M$214.67M$179.37M$202.18M$189.21M$170.78M$138.72M$165.88M$134.25M$151.08M$193.04M$173.60M$180.98M$188.55M$175.50M$185.71M$242.25M$232.58M$159.54M$201.56M$175.83M$155.69M$97.24M$128.14M$128.17M
Surprise %-----------------1.00%0.98%0.90%0.87%1.07%1.05%1.22%1.16%1.09%1.06%1.21%1.15%0.94%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $177.68M, with a range of $173.60M to $185.85M. JBHT's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -5.20% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $187.43M (Sep 23).

J.B. Hunt Transport Services SG&A Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33333333444610951011559544755107137
SG&A-----------------$69.41M$135.73M$141.19M$189.79M$132.07M$155.89M$92.45M$111.81M$99.97M$91.68M$92.07M$93.04M$85.98M
Avg Forecast$149.12M$146.79M$138.51M$131.20M$134.08M$132.66M$124.24M$117.52M$116.75M$112.36M$106.93M$103.20M$107.57M$103.02M$103.58M$91.68M$112.89M$108.88M$112.96M$83.34M$107.17M$130.46M$123.35M$75.77M$112.59M$103.73M$93.03M$76.33M$88.02M$81.03M
High Forecast$153.97M$151.57M$143.02M$135.47M$138.45M$136.98M$128.28M$121.35M$120.55M$116.01M$110.41M$104.90M$111.64M$103.35M$103.58M$110.01M$114.28M$112.42M$116.64M$100.01M$128.60M$134.48M$127.15M$90.92M$116.06M$106.93M$95.89M$91.59M$90.74M$83.53M
Low Forecast$145.67M$143.40M$135.30M$128.17M$130.98M$129.59M$121.37M$114.81M$114.05M$109.76M$104.46M$101.49M$104.86M$102.68M$103.58M$73.34M$111.15M$106.36M$110.35M$66.68M$85.73M$126.23M$119.35M$60.61M$108.94M$100.37M$90.01M$61.06M$85.17M$78.40M
Surprise %-----------------0.64%1.20%1.69%1.77%1.01%1.26%1.22%0.99%0.96%0.99%1.21%1.06%1.06%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $112.89M, based on 11 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $111.15M to $114.28M. The forecast indicates a 62.64% rise compared to JBHT last annual SG&A of $69.41M (Sep 23).

J.B. Hunt Transport Services EPS Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts33333333444610951011559544755107137
EPS-----------------$1.81$1.83$1.91$1.94$2.60$2.46$2.32$2.30$1.90$1.64$1.39$1.46$1.19
Avg Forecast$3.07$3.06$2.69$2.34$2.50$2.43$2.17$1.81$2.04$1.91$1.72$1.46$1.64$1.39$1.48$1.50$1.74$1.83$1.90$2.01$2.44$2.45$2.35$1.94$2.02$1.78$1.58$1.17$1.30$1.30
High Forecast$3.20$3.19$2.80$2.44$2.60$2.54$2.26$1.89$2.13$1.99$1.80$1.57$1.70$1.47$1.48$1.54$1.82$1.90$1.98$2.09$2.55$2.55$2.45$2.02$2.08$1.85$1.64$1.21$1.35$1.35
Low Forecast$2.98$2.97$2.61$2.27$2.42$2.36$2.10$1.76$1.98$1.85$1.67$1.36$1.62$1.31$1.48$1.46$1.70$1.77$1.85$1.95$2.37$2.35$2.25$1.86$1.95$1.70$1.51$1.12$1.24$1.24
Surprise %-----------------0.99%0.96%0.95%0.79%1.06%1.04%1.19%1.14%1.07%1.04%1.19%1.12%0.92%

According to 11 Wall Street analysts, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $1.74, with a low estimate of $1.70 and a high estimate of $1.82. This represents a -3.88% decrease compared to JBHT previous annual EPS of $1.81 (Sep 23).

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
FWRDForward Air$33.73$74.17119.89%Buy
HUBGHub Group$44.05$86.6296.64%Hold
EXPDExpeditors of Washington$120.39$155.5729.22%Hold
JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services$181.99$192.605.83%Buy
CHRWC.H. Robinson Worldwide$102.65$104.902.19%Hold
LSTRLandstar System$177.40$168.00-5.30%Hold

JBHT Forecast FAQ


Yes, according to 21 Wall Street analysts, J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 12 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 57.14% of JBHT's total ratings.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) average price target is $192.6 with a range of $151 to $230, implying a 5.83% from its last price of $181.99. The data is based on 21 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for JBHT stock, the company can go up by 5.83% (from the last price of $181.99 to the average price target of $192.6), up by 26.38% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -17.03% based on the lowest stock price target.

JBHT's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $192.6 does not support the claim that J.B. Hunt Transport Services can reach $300 in the near future.

4 Wall Street analysts forecast a $174 price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) this month, down -4.39% from its last price of $181.99. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target decreased by -3.13% and increased by 2.02%, respectively.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $14.82B (high $15.3B, low $14.48B), average EBITDA is $1.38B (high $1.43B, low $1.35B), average net income is $910.02M (high $948.54M, low $882.66M), average SG&A $508.5M (high $525.06M, low $496.74M), and average EPS is $8.91 (high $9.29, low $8.64). JBHT's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $16.49B (high $17.02B, low $16.1B), average EBITDA is $1.54B (high $1.59B, low $1.5B), average net income is $1.14B (high $1.19B, low $1.11B), average SG&A $565.62M (high $584.03M, low $552.54M), and average EPS is $11.16 (high $11.63, low $10.83).

Based on J.B. Hunt Transport Services's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $14.81B, beating the average analysts forecast of $14.5B by 2.14%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.33B, missing the average prediction of $1.53B by -13.04%. The company's net income was $969.35M, beating the average estimation of $927.3M by 4.53%. Apple's SG&A was $570.19M, beating the average forecast of $436.74M by 30.56%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $9.34, beating the average prediction of $9.19 by 1.62%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), J.B. Hunt Transport Services's revenue was $3.16B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $3.17B by -0.31%. The company's EBITDA was $429.43M, beating the average prediction of $296.39M by 44.89%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services's net income was $187.43M, beating the average estimation of $186.59M by 0.45%. The company's SG&A was $69.41M, missing the average forecast of $108.88M by -36.25%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.81, missing the average prediction of $1.83 by -0.92%