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Kritika Sarmah

Is J.B. Hunt Transport Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Lowell, Arkansas-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) provides surface transportation, delivery, and logistics services in the United States. With a market cap of $13.8 billion, the 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. 

 

Despite its strengths, the stock has dipped 30.6% from its 52-week high of $200.40 touched on Nov. 11, 2024. Moreover, over the past three months, JBHT stock has declined 5.5%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX5.4% uptick during the same time frame.

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JBHT stock has declined 18.6% on a YTD basis, underperforming SPX’s 1.7% uptick in 2025. Moreover, JBHT has declined 10.7% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming SPX’s 9% gains.

JBHT stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since mid-February and mostly above its 50-day moving average since mid-May.

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On Apr. 15, JBHT stock declined 2% following the release of its Q1 earnings. The trucking and logistics company posted revenue of $2.92 billion in the period, which met Street forecasts. Moreover, its adjusted earnings for the quarter amounted to $1.17, surpassing the consensus estimates by 1.7%.

Within the integrated freight & logistics industry, rival Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) has grown 2.1% in 2025 and has declined 9.2% over the past year, slightly outperforming the stock.

Among the 24 analysts covering the JBHT stock, the consensus rating is a “Moderate Buy.” Its mean price target of $151.33 suggests a modest 8.9% upside potential from current price levels.

On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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