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J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$152.02 +3.47 (+2.34%)
Closing price 03/24/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
13

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for JBHT.

Consensus Price Target

$186.80
22.88% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the average price target is $186.80. The highest price target for JBHT is $205.00, while the lowest price target for JBHT is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.88% from the current price of $152.02.
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JBHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
1 Month Ago
2/24/24 to 2/23/25
3 Months Ago
12/26/23 to 12/25/24
1 Year Ago
3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$186.80$191.11$190.11$206.39
Forecasted Upside22.88% Upside13.95% Upside10.81% Upside7.49% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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JBHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

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JBHT Price Targets by Month

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJ.B. Hunt Transport ServicesTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.65
2.57
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.88% Upside49.29% Upside16.93% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/17/2025Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
Ken Hoexter
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$189.00 ➝ $170.00+14.09%
3/13/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
Lucas Pipes
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Initiated CoverageHold$165.00+6.83%
3/7/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageHold$167.00+2.92%
1/21/2025Raymond James
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Patrick Tyler Brown
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $190.00+9.29%
1/17/2025UBS Group
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Thomas Wadewitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$211.00 ➝ $196.00+12.45%
1/17/2025Citigroup
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A. Rosa
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $193.00+10.33%
1/17/2025Stephens
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Daniel Imbro
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$205.00 ➝ $205.00+18.33%
1/17/2025Benchmark
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Christopher Kuhn
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $195.00+12.25%
1/17/2025Evercore ISI
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Vijay Kumar
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$207.00 ➝ $202.00+16.98%
1/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Brian Ossenbeck
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$205.00 ➝ $200.00+15.83%
1/17/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Christian Wetherbee
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $190.00+1.96%
1/17/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold$180.00 ➝ $171.00-8.23%
1/15/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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J. Bruce Chan
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$167.00 ➝ $161.00-13.17%
1/3/2025Susquehanna
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B. Majors
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Positive$200.00+16.82%
11/13/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$175.00 ➝ $195.00+3.87%
10/17/2024Loop Capital
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$173.00 ➝ $187.00+3.80%
10/16/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$195.00 ➝ $195.00+8.96%
10/9/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$193.00 ➝ $189.00+13.65%
7/8/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$162.00 ➝ $160.00+2.11%
4/17/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$215.00 ➝ $205.00+22.35%
6/27/202351job
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4/20/2023Argus
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 Lower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $200.00+12.10%

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Should I Buy J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock? JBHT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these J.B. Hunt Transport Services pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.:

  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.43 to $0.44 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase indicates a stable cash flow and profitability, which can be attractive to income-focused investors.
  • The company has a strong institutional ownership, with 74.95% of its stock held by institutional investors and hedge funds. This level of institutional backing can provide stability and confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a positive outlook, with eight analysts giving a hold rating and thirteen assigning a buy rating. The average target price is around $186.80, suggesting potential upside for investors.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is expected to post an EPS of 6.37 for the current fiscal year, indicating strong earnings potential and growth prospects, which can attract growth-oriented investors.
  • The company operates in the logistics and transportation sector, which is essential for the economy and has shown resilience and growth potential, especially in the current market environment.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite the positive outlook, the stock price has seen fluctuations, and recent target price reductions by analysts, such as Citigroup lowering its target from $204.00 to $193.00, may indicate concerns about future performance.
  • The company has experienced a reduction in holdings by significant investors, such as the Swiss National Bank trimming its stake by 5.8%. This could signal a lack of confidence among some institutional investors.
  • With a dividend payout ratio of 31.65%, while sustainable, it may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities, which could affect long-term performance.
  • In a competitive logistics market, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. faces challenges from other companies, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • Economic uncertainties and potential disruptions in the supply chain could adversely affect the transportation sector, posing risks to the company's operations and financial performance.

JBHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is $186.80, with a high forecast of $205.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for J.B. Hunt Transport Services in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JBHT shares.

According to analysts, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's stock has a predicted upside of 22.88% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, J.B. Hunt Transport Services's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like J.B. Hunt Transport Services more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 2.65 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how JBHT compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:JBHT) was last updated on 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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