JBHT:NASDAQJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-21 - not real-time
$262.88
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
JB Hunt is trading well above its 20‑day, 50‑day and 200‑day moving averages, with a bullish MACD and an RSI in the mid‑60s, indicating strong momentum and room above current support. Volume is increasing and the 30‑day volatility is elevated at roughly 39%, suggesting price swings may be sizable.
Fundamentally, the stock carries a PE of about 41 versus an industry average of 30 and a DCF fair value near $121, implying the market price is significantly overvalued. Nevertheless, the company posts solid cash flow, a low payout ratio and a sustainable dividend, while revenue growth remains positive and operating margins are expanding.
Fundamentally, the stock carries a PE of about 41 versus an industry average of 30 and a DCF fair value near $121, implying the market price is significantly overvalued. Nevertheless, the company posts solid cash flow, a low payout ratio and a sustainable dividend, while revenue growth remains positive and operating margins are expanding.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Price near short‑term resistance around $265
- Bullish technical indicators but high short‑term volatility
- Increasing volume supporting current trend
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Continued revenue growth and expanding operating margins
- Sustainable dividend with low payout ratio
- Positive earnings outlook reflected in forward EPS growth
Long Term
> 3 yearsCautious
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Market price far exceeds DCF fair value and industry PE benchmarks
- Elevated valuation leaves limited upside potential
- High volatility could erode returns over an extended horizon
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth4.60%
Profit Margin5.13%
P/E Ratio40.8
ROE16.68%
ROA6.90%
Debt/Equity43.62
P/B Ratio6.9
Op. Cash Flow$1.6B
Free Cash Flow$829.8M
Industry P/E29.5
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI64.2
Support$231.48
Resistance$264.98
MA 20$248.92
MA 50$229.82
MA 200$190.17
MACDBullish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.29
Valuation
Fair Value$120.98
Target Price$236.45
Upside/Downside-10.05%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield0.68%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.91
Volatility38.99%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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