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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I (JBHT) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Integrated Freight & Logistics

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $246.68 — A.R:R is negative (-1.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.7% away).

J.B. Hunt is one of the largest surface transportation and logistics companies in North America, operating through five segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. Revenue comes from transporting... Read more

$246.68+1.8% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#3 of 10 Integrated Freight & Logistics
Stop $230.79Target $251.06(resistance)A.R:R -1.0:1
Analyst target$232.57-5.7%23 analysts
$251.06our TP
$246.68price
$232.57mean
$171
$290

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $246.68 — A.R:R is negative (-1.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.7% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 66, MACD bullish. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 75d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (3.7% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)38.3
P/E (Fwd)27.2
Mkt Cap$23.2B
EV/EBITDA15.4
Profit Mgn5.1%
ROE16.7%
Rev Growth4.6%
Beta1.22
Dividend0.73%
Rating analysts31

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.75neutral
IV46%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWCustomertop 10 customers33%
    10-K Item 1A: 'our top 10 customers, based on revenue, accounted for approximately 33% of our revenue'
  • MEDIUMSupplierBNSF and Norfolk Southern railways
    10-K Item 1A: 'the majority of our business travels on the BNSF and the Norfolk Southern railways'

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -1.0=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.8>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 75d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
66 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $208.87Resistance $256.18

Price Targets

$231
$251
A.Upside+1.8%
A.R:R-1.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-15.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-14 (75d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is JBHT stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $246.68 — A.R:R is negative (-1.0) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.7% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 66, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $230.79. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the JBHT stock price target?

Take-profit target: $251.06 (+1.8% upside). Prior stop was $230.79. Stop-loss: $230.79.

What are the risks of investing in JBHT?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.7% away).

Is JBHT overvalued or undervalued?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I trades at a P/E of 38.3 (forward 27.2). TrendMatrix value score: 4.3/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about JBHT?

31 analysts cover JBHT with a consensus score of 3.8/5. Average price target: $233.

What does J.B. Hunt Transport Services, I do?J.B. Hunt is one of the largest surface transportation and logistics companies in North America, operating through five...

J.B. Hunt is one of the largest surface transportation and logistics companies in North America, operating through five segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload. Revenue comes from transporting containerized freight and providing logistics and brokerage services for a diverse group including many Fortune 500 customers across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The J.B. Hunt 360 platform enables digital freight matching.

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