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

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$186.29 -2.91 (-1.54%)
(As of 12:25 PM ET)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
6
Buy
12

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for JBHT.

Consensus Price Target

$190.11
2.05% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the average price target is $190.11. The highest price target for JBHT is $227.00, while the lowest price target for JBHT is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.05% from the current price of $186.29.

JBHT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/15/23 to 11/14/24
1 Month Ago
10/16/23 to 10/15/24
3 Months Ago
8/17/23 to 8/16/24
1 Year Ago
11/15/22 to 11/15/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$190.11$183.50$181.88$197.00
Forecasted Upside2.05% Upside5.07% Upside6.76% Upside8.28% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

JBHT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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
2.67
2.58
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.48% Upside32.94% Upside8.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/13/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$175.00 ➝ $195.00+3.87%
11/12/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Rosa
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $227.00+15.45%
10/17/2024Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
 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%
10/16/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $185.00+3.08%
10/16/2024Stephens
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$195.00 ➝ $195.00+8.65%
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10/16/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$183.00 ➝ $185.00+3.08%
10/16/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$160.00 ➝ $165.00-8.07%
10/16/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$151.00 ➝ $167.00-9.87%
10/16/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$188.00 ➝ $196.00+12.22%
10/16/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold$160.00 ➝ $182.00+4.21%
10/9/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$193.00 ➝ $189.00+13.65%
7/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$204.00 ➝ $184.00+17.97%
7/8/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$162.00 ➝ $160.00+2.11%
6/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$185.00+16.35%
4/17/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$215.00 ➝ $205.00+22.35%
4/17/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$234.00 ➝ $211.00+26.55%
1/16/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $209.00+8.81%
6/27/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
4/20/2023Argus
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 Lower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $200.00+12.10%
3/20/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower Target$214.00 ➝ $207.00+22.85%
1/19/2023Cowen
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform$196.00 ➝ $193.00+4.31%
1/19/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$194.00 ➝ $195.00+5.39%

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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 Saturday, November 2, 2024. 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. stock price is currently at $170.72, showing a 2.9% increase.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a market capitalization of $17.41 billion, indicating a strong presence in the market.
  • The company has a P/E ratio of 28.56, which suggests potential growth opportunities.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a moderate buy rating with an average price target of $183.50, indicating positive sentiment from analysts.
  • Insider buying activity, such as Director Persio V. Lisboa acquiring 600 shares, can signal confidence in the company's future performance.

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:

  • Recent insider selling, like EVP Darren P. Field selling 3,000 shares, may raise concerns about the company's outlook.
  • The stock's 52-week high of $219.51 and low of $153.12 indicate potential volatility in its price movements.
  • Several research firms have issued hold ratings on J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., suggesting a mixed outlook from analysts.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 may pose some financial risk to investors.
  • J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has a beta of 1.15, indicating the stock's sensitivity to market movements.

JBHT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is $190.11, with a high forecast of $227.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.

18 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 6 hold ratings and 12 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 2.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Loop Capital, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, and The Goldman Sachs Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like J.B. Hunt Transport Services more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for J.B. Hunt Transport Services is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how JBHT compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:JBHT) was last updated on 11/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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