Sharemaestro company-news research for JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
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Measured evidence
Company news sentiment
Latest JBHT news and sentiment
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Balanced news tone
The score uses 47 current company stories from 16 publishers.
Observed headline tone43/100
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Published 30-day score46/100
Latest source headline
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Initiates an Investigation into Allegations Against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) And Encourages Stockholders to Reach Out
ACCESS Newswire · 24 Sep 2026 19:48
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
47 current stories are mapped specifically to JBHT.
The score uses 16 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
The current stories agree at 85/100.
What limits the score
No major limit stands out.
46/100
News scoreBalanced news tone
39/100
Confidencethin evidence
96%/100
Company news47 company stories
85/100
Story agreement15/100 difference
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
29 Aug13 Sep27 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Amount of evidence22
1.084 after freshness weightingSource breadth100
16 independent publishersCompany relevance96
share tied directly to this companyFreshness38
recency-weighted evidenceAgreement85
how closely stories agreePublisher mix82
less reliance on one publisherPrice and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
News tone and price action are not far from neutral.
26 completed price weeks7 comparable news-score weeks
Older scores use a different method.They are shown separately until enough current-method history is available.
03 Apr29 Jun25 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Market update4922 stories · 47%
Earnings4010 stories · 21%
Analyst action5710 stories · 21%
Guidance562 stories · 4%
Regulatory and legal301 stories · 2%
Deals and strategy611 stories · 2%
Balance sheet501 stories · 2%
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
AD HOC NEWS467 stories · 15%
MT Newswires385 stories · 11%
simplywall.st514 stories · 9%
MarketWatch633 stories · 6%
Benzinga582 stories · 4%
Eastern Progress572 stories · 4%
ad-hoc-news.de552 stories · 4%
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Energy Transportation23Financial Markets22Earnings16Finance6Economy Macro4Transportation2Logistics2Life Sciences2Zacks Rank1Technology1
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Older scores use a different method.They are not joined to the current score.
21 Aug50 neutral25 Sep 10:46
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious
Changes in the stored score
Only scores made with the same method are shown. Repeated readings with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 10:46 | 40 | +0 | 62/100 (+1) | 73 (0) | Measured |
| 25 Sep 10:19 | 40 | +2 | 61/100 (+12) | 73 (+9) | Measured |
| 24 Sep 02:00 | 38 | +0 | 49/100 (-3) | 64 (-2) | Measured |
| 22 Sep 13:21 | 38 | +2 | 52/100 (-2) | 66 (+3) | Measured |
| 21 Sep 11:38 | 36 | -1 | 54/100 (+1) | 63 (+1) | Measured |
| 21 Sep 11:31 | 37 | +1 | 53/100 (-12) | 62 (-12) | Measured |
| 18 Sep 20:46 | 36 | +1 | 65/100 (-4) | 74 (+2) | Measured |
| 17 Sep 14:00 | 35 | +0 | 69/100 (-1) | 72 (0) | Measured |
Evidence behind the direction
What drives this reading?
Shares of weighted directional evidence in 47 retained current headlines. These weights already account for freshness, relevance and publisher limits; they are not additive points of the published score.
Which subjects lean each way
A subject can carry both supportive and cautious news.
SubjectCautious ← 0 → Constructive
Earnings9 stories
42.8%16.9%
Regulatory and legal1 story
17.5%0.0%
Guidance1 story
0.0%10.3%
Analyst action4 stories
0.0%9.7%
Deals and strategy1 story
0.0%1.4%
Market update7 stories
1.0%0.4%
Each side uses the same scale: 0–42.8% of the retained directional evidence.
Where the influence comes from
34.4%largest publisher shareA concentrated reading can depend heavily on one publisher.
Publisher groups follow the scoring rules. Company disclosures share one group; syndicated stories are consolidated before weighting.
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
—Unscored
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has initiated an investigation into potential claims against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) following a 13.3% stock price drop on September 16, 2026. This decline occurred after the company warned of a 5% to 10% sequential fall in third-quarte…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC has initiated an investigation into potential claims against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) following a 13.3% stock price drop on September 16, 2026. This decline occurred after the company warned of a 5% to 10% sequential fall in third-quarter earnings, citing escalating diesel fuel prices and a $25 million increase in driver expenses. The law firm is encouraging stockholders to contact them to assist with the investigation into these allegations.
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026 19:48
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsFinance
—Unscored
Analyst actionNot used in direction
Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on J.B. Hunt Transport Services to $250 From $261, Maintains Neutral Rating
Goldman Sachs has adjusted its price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) to $250, down from $261, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. This follows recent adjustments by other firms, including UBS, Raymond James, and Baird, who have also revised their price targets …
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Goldman Sachs has adjusted its price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) to $250, down from $261, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. This follows recent adjustments by other firms, including UBS, Raymond James, and Baird, who have also revised their price targets for J.B. Hunt, mostly downwards, citing cost pressures and market conditions. The company's stock has faced challenges, including a recent tumble after a profit warning.
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026 12:42
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Profit Warning
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 3.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026 08:32
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 3.2d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
62/100 tone
J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) stock rose 0.53 percent to USD 237.41 on September 23, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500, which fell 0.75 percent. The stock is currently trading within a 52-week range of USD 130.12 to USD 299.76. Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating with a USD 305 price target, a…
7.1% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) stock rose 0.53 percent to USD 237.41 on September 23, 2026, outperforming the S&P 500, which fell 0.75 percent. The stock is currently trading within a 52-week range of USD 130.12 to USD 299.76. Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating with a USD 305 price target, and upcoming economic data on September 24, 2026, could influence transport shares.
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026 04:42
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Buy Rating
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 45/100
- 30-day weight
- 7.1% of directional evidence · 3.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Economy MacroEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
61/100 tone
J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) is experiencing strong demand with double-digit volume growth, particularly in intermodal services. However, rising operational costs, including driver-related expenses and fuel, are expected to cause a 5% to 10% sequential decline in Q3 earnings. Despite this, …
10.7% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) is experiencing strong demand with double-digit volume growth, particularly in intermodal services. However, rising operational costs, including driver-related expenses and fuel, are expected to cause a 5% to 10% sequential decline in Q3 earnings. Despite this, analysts maintain positive ratings and price targets, seeing valuation support and potential for margin recovery through strategic pricing in the upcoming bid season.
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 14:36
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 49/100
- 30-day weight
- 10.7% of directional evidence · 3.9d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
How Diesel Price Shock At J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Has Changed Its Investment Story
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 11:38
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 4.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
26/100 tone
JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is projected to experience a 5 to 10 percent sequential earnings decline in Q3 2026, despite beating Q2 consensus estimates. The company's shares fell 13.3% on September 16, 2026, due to cost pressures impacting profitability, overshadowing strong freight…
15.1% of directional evidence
High story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is projected to experience a 5 to 10 percent sequential earnings decline in Q3 2026, despite beating Q2 consensus estimates. The company's shares fell 13.3% on September 16, 2026, due to cost pressures impacting profitability, overshadowing strong freight volumes. Analysts have mixed views, with targets ranging from $285 to $300, reflecting uncertainty about whether the earnings warning is a temporary setback or a longer-term issue.
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 05:43
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration, Large negative market reaction, Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High · 64/100
- 30-day weight
- 15.1% of directional evidence · 4.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
43/100 tone
Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) following a warning from the company regarding an expected 5% to 10% sequential earnings drop for Q3 2026. This decline is attributed to rising diesel fuel prices and a $25 m…
8.8% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud claims against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) following a warning from the company regarding an expected 5% to 10% sequential earnings drop for Q3 2026. This decline is attributed to rising diesel fuel prices and a $25 million increase in driver expenses. The announcement led to a 13.3% fall in J.B. Hunt's stock price on September 16, 2026.
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 00:42
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 8.8% of directional evidence · 4.5d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets
59/100 tone
Wells Fargo has upgraded its transport outlook, citing tight truckload capacity and anticipated intermodal gains. A major shipper surveyed by Wells Fargo plans to shift more volume to intermodal transport due to cost savings and better service, expecting intermodal rates to rise significa…
10.3% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Wells Fargo has upgraded its transport outlook, citing tight truckload capacity and anticipated intermodal gains. A major shipper surveyed by Wells Fargo plans to shift more volume to intermodal transport due to cost savings and better service, expecting intermodal rates to rise significantly next year. The firm favors JB Hunt, XPO, and Old Dominion Freight Line, predicting increased profitability for these companies.
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 09:38
- News subject
- Guidance
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 10.3% of directional evidence · 5.1d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Energy TransportationFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Is J.B. Hunt Transport Services Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) has demonstrated strong stock performance, gaining 20.5% year-to-date and 73.4% over the past 52 weeks, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. This growth is attributed to robust operating performance, strength in its intermodal business, and successf…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) has demonstrated strong stock performance, gaining 20.5% year-to-date and 73.4% over the past 52 weeks, significantly outperforming the S&P 500. This growth is attributed to robust operating performance, strength in its intermodal business, and successful cost reductions, as evidenced by its better-than-expected Q2 results. Despite a recent decline from its 52-week high, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, projecting a substantial upside.
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 04:50
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 5.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
30/100 tone
The Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) on behalf of investors who may have received misleading business information. This investigation follows a CNBC article stating that J.B. Hunt's stock plunged 10% afte…
17.5% of directional evidence
High story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
The Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims against J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) on behalf of investors who may have received misleading business information. This investigation follows a CNBC article stating that J.B. Hunt's stock plunged 10% after the company warned of lower third-quarter earnings due to increased recruitment and training costs. Investors are encouraged to inquire about joining a prospective class action to recover losses.
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 02:21
- News subject
- Regulatory and legal
- Why this score
- Legal or regulatory risk
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- High · 59/100
- 30-day weight
- 17.5% of directional evidence · 5.4d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinanceFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Is J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026 22:19
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 5.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Could Be 21% Undervalued After Its Recent Pullback
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026 21:56
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive valuation view
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 5.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
57/100 tone
U.S. diesel prices climbed to $6.51 a gallon on Sunday, according to AAA, pushing transport stocks lower and sending fuel costs rippling through freight, food, and consumer goods markets. The national average has risen more than 40 cents in the past week alone. J.B. Hunt Transport Service…
5.2% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
U.S. diesel prices climbed to $6.51 a gallon on Sunday, according to AAA, pushing transport stocks lower and sending fuel costs rippling through freight, food, and consumer goods markets. The national average has risen more than 40 cents in the past week alone. J.B. Hunt Transport Services stock shed more than 13% last Wednesday after finance chief Brad Delco warned at a Morgan Stanley industry conference that the company's earnings would fall between 5% and 10% from the second to the third quarter due to fuel costs. Delco described the price swings as "some of the most radical and abnormal sw
- Published
- 21 Sep 2026 13:27
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Improving financial comparison
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 5.2% of directional evidence · 6.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergyFuel CostsLogisticsTransportation
40/100 tone
Marten Transport (MRTN) has seen its share price drop to $13.50, a decrease of about 9% in the past month and 20% in the last three months, despite a 24.15% one-year return. The company's P/E ratio of 87.2x indicates a rich valuation compared to peers and the broader US transportation ind…
0.5% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Marten Transport (MRTN) has seen its share price drop to $13.50, a decrease of about 9% in the past month and 20% in the last three months, despite a 24.15% one-year return. The company's P/E ratio of 87.2x indicates a rich valuation compared to peers and the broader US transportation industry, although it aligns closely with an estimated fair P/E of 90.1x. However, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model suggests an even lower fair value of $3.09, implying the current valuation relies on optimistic assumptions.
- Published
- 19 Sep 2026 10:58
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 31/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.5% of directional evidence · 8.1d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
34/100 tone
5.1% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026 14:46
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 5.1% of directional evidence · 8.9d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Analyst actionNot used in direction
NKE, FLNC, CPRT, ULTA, JBHT: Top Wall Street Calls And Target Changes Making Waves This Week
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026 02:31
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 9.4d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Analyst actionNot used in direction
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Faces Persistent Cost Pressures, UBS Says
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is facing cost pressures that could weigh on its financial resul PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription?…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is facing cost pressures that could weigh on its financial resul PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 16:22
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 9.9d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
61/100 tone
A Benzinga article highlights four significant analyst upgrades for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Among them, Citizens analyst Jeff Kauffman turned bullish on JB Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT), upgrading it to Market Outperform with a $300 price target. Other upgrades include Sunb…
1.6% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
A Benzinga article highlights four significant analyst upgrades for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Among them, Citizens analyst Jeff Kauffman turned bullish on JB Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT), upgrading it to Market Outperform with a $300 price target. Other upgrades include Sunbelt Rentals (NYSE: SUNB) by Goldman Sachs, HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) by BofA Securities, and Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE: HAE) by Citigroup.
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 15:51
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 35/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.6% of directional evidence · 9.9d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Energy TransportationFinancial MarketsLife SciencesManufacturingRetail Wholesale
—Unscored
GuidanceNot used in direction
J.B. Hunt: Higher Costs Cloud An Improving Freight Outlook (NASDAQ:JBHT)
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 13:17
- News subject
- Guidance
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Analyst actionNot used in direction
UBS Adjusts J.B. Hunt Transport Services PT to $264 From $291, Maintains Neutral Rating
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 12:41
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
57/100 tone
0.9% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 09:58
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 31/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.9% of directional evidence · 10.1d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
40/100 tone
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) stock dropped 13.71% after the company issued an unexpected intra-quarter earnings warning, projecting a decline in third-quarter earnings per share due to rising operating expenses and fuel costs. This warning led to a wave of analyst downgrades, …
4% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT) stock dropped 13.71% after the company issued an unexpected intra-quarter earnings warning, projecting a decline in third-quarter earnings per share due to rising operating expenses and fuel costs. This warning led to a wave of analyst downgrades, reduced price targets, and increased market caution regarding short-term margin pressures in the intermodal and trucking sectors. Technical analysis indicated a sell signal and oversold conditions for JBHT.
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 02:21
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration, Large negative market reaction, Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 4% of directional evidence · 10.4d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 21:06
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
JBHT Stock Plummets as J.B. Hunt Warns Investors About Q3 Earnings
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 20:33
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
37/100 tone
0.3% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 20:19
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 36/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of directional evidence · 10.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
29/100 tone
4.9% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 15:50
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction, Large negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.9% of directional evidence · 10.9d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Analyst actionNot used in direction
BofA Securities Adjusts J.B. Hunt Transport Services Price Target to $302 From $340
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 12:09
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 11.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
41/100 tone
U.S. stock futures showed gains on Wednesday morning, but several companies experienced significant drops in pre-market trading. Beta Bionics Inc. shares fell sharply after announcing the pricing of a public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. Other companies like J.B. Hunt …
0.2% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
U.S. stock futures showed gains on Wednesday morning, but several companies experienced significant drops in pre-market trading. Beta Bionics Inc. shares fell sharply after announcing the pricing of a public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. Other companies like J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Akso Health Group, and Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc. also saw declines.
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 11:49
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 31/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.2% of directional evidence · 11.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Energy TransportationFinancial MarketsLife Sciences
29/100 tone
4.8% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 11:37
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating deterioration, Large negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 51/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.8% of directional evidence · 11.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earlier company news
JBHT news archive
Stored newest first for historical research. It starts after the newest three pages above and then continues through older news. Each archive page is loaded only when it is opened.
Older news is kept in the archive
There are 196 older JBHT headlines. Open one page at a time when you need them.
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Provider mentions not used in the score
A news provider linked these stories to JBHT, but the headline and available text are not mainly about JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. They are kept here for transparency and do not affect the score, confidence, history or wider market totals.
Provider mentions are kept separate
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How to read the score
It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
Confidence measures depth, source breadth, direct relevance, freshness and agreement. It does not rise merely because the tone is extreme. This is a rule-based evidence measure, not a calibrated probability.
Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.