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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US4456581077
CUSIP
445658107
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$20.24B
Enterprise Value
$22.39B
EPS (TTM)
$6.12
PE Ratio
34.61
Total Revenue (TTM)
$12.00B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.64B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.58B
Year Range
$122.79 - $236.00
Target Price
$193.06
ROA (TTM)
5.46%
ROE (TTM)
8.15%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) has returned 9.25% so far this year and 44.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JBHT has returned 10.66% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

1D
3.48%
1M
-9.22%
YTD
9.25%
6M
58.66%
1Y
44.80%
3Y*
7.56%
5Y*
5.50%
10Y*
10.66%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, JBHT's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2001 with a return of +30.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -43.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, JBHT closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 1998 with a return of +22.5%, while the worst single day was Sep 17, 1998 at -26.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.31%15.37%-9.22%9.25%
20250.33%-5.61%-8.21%-11.74%6.67%3.42%0.31%0.97%-7.46%25.86%3.29%11.72%15.20%
20240.62%2.86%-3.42%-18.41%-0.87%-0.47%8.22%0.28%-0.50%4.81%4.94%-9.76%-13.75%
20238.43%-4.17%-2.95%-0.10%-4.52%8.42%12.66%-7.69%0.34%-8.83%8.06%7.81%15.59%
2022-5.80%5.61%-1.05%-14.91%1.25%-8.76%16.38%-4.83%-10.11%9.37%7.75%-5.18%-13.92%
2021-1.46%9.29%14.43%1.57%0.66%-5.01%3.38%5.50%-5.74%17.92%-2.91%6.93%50.64%

Benchmark Metrics

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.52%, beta of 0.93, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock captured 122.86% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.17% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
10.52%
Beta
0.93
0.20
Upside Capture
122.86%
Downside Capture
102.17%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

JBHT ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


JBHT Risk / Return Rank: 7777
Overall Rank
JBHT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7676
Sharpe Ratio Rank
JBHT Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
JBHT Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
JBHT Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
JBHT Martin Ratio Rank: 8080
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


JBHTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.08

0.90

+0.18

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.90

1.39

+0.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.54

1.40

+1.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.04

6.61

-0.56

Explore JBHT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provided a 0.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.77 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


0.60%0.70%0.80%0.90%1.00%1.10%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.77$1.76$1.72$1.68$1.60$1.18$1.08$1.04$0.96$0.92$0.88$0.84

Dividend yield

0.84%0.91%1.01%0.84%0.92%0.58%0.79%0.89%1.03%0.80%0.91%1.15%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.45
2025$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.00$1.76
2024$0.00$0.43$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.00$1.72
2023$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$1.68
2022$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$1.60
2021$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$1.18

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.84%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a payout ratio of 28.85%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. was 71.55%, occurring on Oct 12, 2000. Recovery took 658 trading sessions.

The current J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. drawdown is 9.80%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-71.55%Jul 9, 1998573Oct 12, 2000658Jun 2, 20031231
-53.08%Aug 11, 2008145Mar 9, 2009440Dec 3, 2010585
-48.55%Jan 20, 1993689Oct 10, 1995585Feb 3, 19981274
-42.41%Feb 16, 2024292Apr 16, 2025200Feb 3, 2026492
-41.42%Jun 13, 2018442Mar 16, 202083Jul 14, 2020525

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for JBHT, comparing it with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, JBHT has a P/E ratio of 34.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for JBHT relative to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, JBHT has a P/S ratio of 1.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for JBHT in comparison with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, JBHT has a P/B value of 2.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items