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

Company Info

ISIN

US4456581077

CUSIP

445658107

IPO Date

Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap

$14.69B

EPS (TTM)

$5.51

PE Ratio

26.87

PEG Ratio

1.94

Total Revenue (TTM)

$12.06B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$1.65B

EBITDA (TTM)

$1.58B

Year Range

$122.40 - $199.24

Target Price

$152.09

Short %

4.11%

Short Ratio

1.99

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Performance

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S&P 500

Returns By Period

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) returned -13.81% year-to-date (YTD) and -10.31% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, JBHT returned 6.54% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.86%.


JBHT

YTD

-13.81%

1M

13.53%

6M

-20.06%

1Y

-10.31%

3Y*

-2.89%

5Y*

7.80%

10Y*

6.54%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

1.39%

1M

12.89%

6M

1.19%

1Y

12.45%

3Y*

15.19%

5Y*

14.95%

10Y*

10.86%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of JBHT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20250.33%-5.61%-8.21%-11.74%12.35%-13.81%
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%
2020-7.58%-10.43%-4.37%9.64%18.67%0.56%7.53%8.83%-10.08%-3.67%11.36%1.01%18.11%
201915.05%0.83%-5.93%-6.72%-9.63%7.36%11.99%5.81%2.42%6.24%-1.44%1.00%26.77%
20185.09%-1.67%-1.20%0.24%9.31%-5.11%-1.36%0.91%-1.50%-7.00%-3.63%-12.52%-18.41%
20172.07%-0.69%-6.55%-2.27%-4.53%7.03%-0.73%9.30%12.33%-4.22%4.69%3.46%19.60%
2016-0.90%5.25%10.42%-1.61%0.07%-2.16%2.72%-4.24%2.20%0.58%17.18%1.78%33.78%
2015-5.51%7.68%-0.12%2.11%-3.41%-2.30%2.73%-13.48%-1.90%6.96%2.73%-6.24%-12.02%
2014-2.91%-3.97%0.07%5.81%2.32%-5.00%4.98%-2.21%-1.99%7.72%3.72%2.08%10.13%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of JBHT is 31, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of JBHT is 3131
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of JBHT is 3434
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of JBHT is 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of JBHT is 2727
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of JBHT is 3333
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of JBHT is 3333
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 20, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.31
  • 5-Year: 0.26
  • 10-Year: 0.23
  • All Time: 0.33

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provided a 1.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.74 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.


0.60%0.70%0.80%0.90%1.00%1.10%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$1.74$1.72$1.68$1.60$1.18$1.08$1.04$0.96$0.92$0.88$0.84$0.80

Dividend yield

1.19%1.01%0.84%0.92%0.58%0.79%0.89%1.03%0.80%0.91%1.15%0.95%

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
2025$0.00$0.44$0.00$0.00$0.44$0.88
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
2020$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$1.08
2019$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$1.04
2018$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.96
2017$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.92
2016$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.00$0.88
2015$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.84
2014$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.19%, 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 31.58%, 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 71.56%, occurring on Oct 12, 2000. Recovery took 658 trading sessions.

The current J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. drawdown is 32.27%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-71.56%Jul 9, 1998573Oct 12, 2000658Jun 2, 20031231
-53.09%Aug 11, 2008145Mar 9, 2009440Dec 3, 2010585
-48.47%Jan 20, 1993689Oct 10, 1995585Feb 3, 19981274
-42.41%Feb 16, 2024292Apr 16, 2025
-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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Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 2.2% positive surprise.


1.001.502.002.5020212022202320242025
1.17
1.15
Actual
Estimate

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 26.9. 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.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for JBHT compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. JBHT currently has a PEG ratio of 1.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

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 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

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 3.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

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