JBHT
J.B. HuntNASDAQIndustrialsIntegrated Freight & LogisticsSnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, JBHT has a composite score of 14.1, categorized as "mild favorable." This score reflects a medium confidence level of 76.8 and is influenced by macroeconomic factors such as growth, labor, rates, and inflation. The current analysis is provisional, indicating that the situation may change as new information becomes available.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)0.03
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2024-Q3, 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $1.68 → $1.70 (+1.1% / 30d). 11 raised, 8 cut, 21 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d, 11 maintained. 54% of analysts rate Buy.
9 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 1.5% above current price.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
6 material events in the last 24 months — top 5 listed below.
- 2025-12-02JBHT — capital allocation — CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONimpact 0.20
- 2025-12-02JBHT — M&A activity — ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT See the information set forth inimpact 0.17
- 2025-01-29JBHT — officer appointmentimpact 0.16
- 2025-12-02JBHT — M&A activity — TERMINATION OF A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT See the information set forth inimpact 0.14
- 2024-07-31JBHT — officer changeimpact 0.10
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Leverage investments in People, Technology, and Capacitygrowthmixed65% progress
4/15: “CEO: 'We continue to leverage our investments in our People, Technology, and Capacity, positioning the company to drive long-term value.'”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2026-Q1. The company reported a 5% increase in revenue to $3.06 billion and a 16% increase in operating income to $207.0 million in 2026-Q1, indicating initial positive impact from leveraging investments. However, as this is a newly stated priority, long-term delivery remains to be seen.
- 2.Execute on initiative to lower cost to servecostbehind0% progress
4/15: “CEO: 'Execution on our initiative to eliminate structural cost and improved productivity across the organization.'”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2026-Q1. Operating income increased by 16% to $207.0 million in 2026-Q1, suggesting some progress in cost reduction efforts. However, as this is a newly stated priority, further evidence of sustained cost reduction is needed for a comprehensive assessment.
- 3.Improve network efficiency in Intermodal segmentproductwatchprovisional
4/15: “CEO: 'Improved network efficiency related to strong volume growth, productivity improvements in our drayage network.'”
Why this status
Newly stated in 2026-Q1. Intermodal segment revenue increased by 2% to $1.50 billion, and operating income rose by 21% to $114.5 million in 2026-Q1, indicating initial success in improving network efficiency. Continued focus on this priority could further enhance segment performance.
Guidance track record
Insufficient guidance history for this ticker.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 34%; 252d 37%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −16%. Bad day move −3%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLI) — 1.12 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 38/100, drawdown 68/100, beta 88/100, earnings vol —.
via XLI
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Leverage investments in People, Technology, and Capacity
GrowthFocus on leveraging investments in people, technology, and capacity to drive long-term value.
MixedNewly stated in 2026-Q1. The company reported a 5% increase in revenue to $3.06 billion and a 16% increase in operating income to $207.0 million in 2026-Q1, indicating initial positive impact from leveraging investments. However, as this is a newly stated priority, long-term delivery remains to be seen.
65%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We continue to leverage our investments in our People, Technology, and Capacity, positioning the company to drive long-term value.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-04-15Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-04-15Show history (1)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“We continue to leverage our investments in our People, Technology, and Capacity.”
- #2
Execute on initiative to lower cost to serve
CostContinue executing on the initiative to lower the cost to serve across segments.
BehindNewly stated in 2026-Q1. Operating income increased by 16% to $207.0 million in 2026-Q1, suggesting some progress in cost reduction efforts. However, as this is a newly stated priority, further evidence of sustained cost reduction is needed for a comprehensive assessment.
0%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'Execution on our initiative to eliminate structural cost and improved productivity across the organization.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-04-15Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-04-15Show history (1)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“Execution on our initiative to eliminate structural cost and improved productivity.”
- #3
Improve network efficiency in Intermodal segment
ProductFocus on improving network efficiency in the Intermodal segment to drive growth.
WatchNewly stated in 2026-Q1. Intermodal segment revenue increased by 2% to $1.50 billion, and operating income rose by 21% to $114.5 million in 2026-Q1, indicating initial success in improving network efficiency. Continued focus on this priority could further enhance segment performance.
No scoreCEO/CFO:“CEO: 'Improved network efficiency related to strong volume growth, productivity improvements in our drayage network.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-04-15Stated 1 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-04-15provisionalShow history (1)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“Improved network efficiency related to strong volume growth.”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Looks more expensive than peers.
Richer than its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
71 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
JBHT J.B. Hunt | +14 | full | moderate |
CAT Caterpillar Inc. | +13 | expensive | moderate |
GE GE Aerospace | +11 | expensive | moderate |
GEV GE Vernova | +10 | full | moderate |
RTX RTX Corporation | +20 | fair | moderate |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If industrials sector trend rises from +0.05 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is raised (currently NEW as of 2026-04-15)+4.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently NEW as of 2026-04-15)-8.0 pts
- If industrials sector trend falls from +0.05 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
- If growth state reverses from +0.25 (positive) to -0.25 (negative)-4.0 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-04-1523d agoItem 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On April 15,2026, we issued a news release announcing our revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 39 - 2026-01-153mo agoItem 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On January 15, 2026, we issued a news release announcing our revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 5 - 2025-12-025mo agoItem 1.01
ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT See the information set forth in
mna activitypositivescore 2 - 2025-12-025mo agoItem 1.02
TERMINATION OF A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT See the information set forth in
mna activitynegativescore 1 - 2025-12-025mo agoItem 2.03
CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION On November 25, 2025, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and its principal operating subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. (collectively, “we” or the “Company”), entered into a $1.7 billion Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 25, 2025, by and among J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., as borrower, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., as parent guarantor, the lenders named therein, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. This…
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Score history
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