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With a market cap of $12.8 billion, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is a top provider of surface transportation, delivery, and logistics services in the United States. The Lowell, Arkansas-based company operates through five segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT).
Companies worth $10 billion or more are typically referred to as "large-cap stocks." JBHT fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size and influence in the integrated freight & logistics industry. The company maintains its market leadership through its diversified business model spanning intermodal, dedicated contract services, brokerage, and truckload operations, which helps balance cyclical risks across segments. The company also benefits from scale, advanced technology platforms for digital freight matching, and deep customer relationships with shippers across industries.
Despite its strengths, the stock has dipped 33.9% from its 52-week high of $200.40 touched on Nov. 11, 2024. Moreover, over the past three months, JBHT stock has declined 4.7%, underperforming the broader Nasdaq Composite’s ($NASX) 15.8% rise over the same time frame.
JBHT stock has declined 22.4% on a YTD basis, underperforming $NASX’s 17.2% uptick in 2025. Moreover, JBHT has declined 24.2% over the past 52 weeks, trailing $NASX’s 25.6% gains.
JBHT stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since mid-February and has dipped under its 50-day moving average since the end of July, indicating a bearish trend.
On July 15, J.B. Hunt released its Q2 FY2025 results, and its shares initially slipped 2.2% before rebounding the following session with a 1.7% intraday gain. The company posted flat year-over-year revenue of $2.93 billion, narrowly missing analyst estimates of $2.94 billion. Elevated operating expenses weighed on profitability, resulting in a 4.1% year-over-year decline in operating income to $197.27 million. EPS also edged down to $1.31 from the prior year, falling short of the Street’s $1.34 forecast.
Within the integrated freight & logistics industry, rival Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) has grown 8.5% in 2025 and has declined 4.4% over the past year, slightly outperforming the stock.
Among the 25 analysts covering the JBHT stock, the consensus rating is a “Moderate Buy.” Its mean price target of $155.75 suggests a modest 17.5% upside potential from current price levels.
