J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is up 41.3% since the beginning of the year. At $273 per share, JBHT is trading 6.8% below its 52-week high of $294. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JBHT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,799.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) has returned 41.27% so far this year and 97.75% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, JBHT has posted an annualized return of 14.38%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, JBHT's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.51%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 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%.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.89%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock captured 124.21% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.12% 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.

JBHT ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. provided a 0.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.78 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 5.49%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.