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JBHT sentiment intelligence

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 64 Constructive news tone 44 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics Read-through group
Latest close 279.96 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 64/100

Constructive news tone

Market reaction Positive news being faded

Constructive headlines are not being rewarded by price, which raises a rejection flag.

Primary event Earnings

76/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 44

directly relevant articles

Source quality 5

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

-2.1% over one week, -3.2% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $296.29, Implies 7% Upside

Market Reaction

Positive news being faded

73/100 confidence

Constructive headlines are not being rewarded by price, which raises a rejection flag.

Primary event Earnings 76/100 classification
One-week reaction -2.1% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend active -3.2% over four weeks
Fair value 55.2% Materially above fair value
Sentiment confirms active trend Positive but stretched

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 27
Neutral 15
Negative 2

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 44
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 4
TradingView 3
Stock Titan 3
J. B. Hunt 3
MarketWatch 3
Moomoo 3
GuruFocus 2
Investing.com 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 21
Market update 12
Analyst action 8
Capital return 1
Deals and strategy 1
Macro sensitivity 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 44
TradingView Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $296, Implies 7% Upside

Analyst consensus has raised the 12-month price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) stock from $293.76 to $296, indicating a potential 7% upside from its current closing price. This revised target is based on estimates from 21 analysts, with individual forecasts

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
16 Jul 2026 04:19
Source
TradingView
FreightWaves Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt’s shares up 9% on Q2 earnings beat

J.B. Hunt Transport Services exceeded second-quarter revenue and earnings per share forecasts, leading to an 8.6% increase in its shares after hours. The company reported $3.5 billion in revenue and earnings per share of $1.91, driven by strong intermodal growth and its brokerage

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 04:08
Source
FreightWaves
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Tranche Update on J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s Equity Buyback Plan announced on October 22, 2025.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has repurchased 392,000 shares for $98 million between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, as part of a buyback plan announced on October 22, 2025. This brings the total repurchase under this plan to 967,677 shares, representing 1.02% of the compa

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Capital return
Published
16 Jul 2026 01:09
Source
www.marketscreener.com
Quartr Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) Q2 2026 earnings summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with revenue reaching $3.50 billion, a 19% year-over-year increase, and diluted EPS up 45% to $1.91. The company achieved double-digit volume growth across its major business units and maintained a focus on cost

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 01:08
Source
Quartr
Talk Business & Politics Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Q2 earnings jump 40%, revenue up 19%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported significant gains in its second-quarter earnings and revenue, with earnings up 40.7% to $181.03 million and revenue increasing by 19.4% to $3.49 billion. This performance exceeded analyst expectations, driven primarily by strong intermod

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 23:02
Source
Talk Business & Politics
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Earnings call transcript: J.B. Hunt tops Q2 2026 estimates, shares jump 7.7%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) exceeded Q2 2026 profit and revenue estimates, prompting a 7.7% jump in shares during after-hours trading. The company's strong performance was driven by record Intermodal volumes, effective cost management, and market share gains acros

Tone
Positive 91/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 22:38
Source
Investing.com
Arkansas Business Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Delivers 41% Q2 Profit Jump on Intermodal Strength

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported a 40.7% increase in second-quarter income, reaching $181 million, driven by strong growth in its top three segments: Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, and Integrated Capacity Solutions. Revenue rose by 20.1% to $3.5 billion, leadi

Tone
Positive 95/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 21:45
Source
Arkansas Business
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt (NASDAQ: JBHT) Q2 2026 revenue climbs 19% as EPS rises 45%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with total operating revenue increasing 19% to $3.50 billion and diluted EPS soaring 45% to $1.91 compared to the previous year. The Intermodal segment led this growth with a 22% revenue increase and

Tone
Positive 95/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 20:11
Source
Stock Titan
kens5.com Direct company coverage

JB Hunt: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $181 million, or $1.91 per share, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $1.71 per share. The trucking and logistics company also surpassed revenue forecasts, posting $3.5 billion against an expected $3.19 billion.

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 20:10
Source
kens5.com
J. B. Hunt Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Reports U.S. GAAP Revenues, Net Earnings and Earnings Per Share for the Second Quarter 2026

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced strong second quarter 2026 results, with U.S. GAAP net earnings of $181.0 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, marking a 45% increase in EPS year-over-year. Total operating revenue rose 19% to $3.50 billion, driven by increased load vo

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 20:08
Source
J. B. Hunt
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Intermodal Operating Income Jumps 58% on 10% Volume Growth

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. reported strong Q2 2026 results, with total operating revenue increasing by 19% to $3.50 billion and diluted earnings per share up 45% to $1.91. The Intermodal (JBI) segment was a key driver, seeing its operating income jump 58% on a 10% increas

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 20:04
Source
Stock Titan
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

The trucking market is tighter than it’s been in years — but investors are upbeat on J.B. Hunt

The trucking market is experiencing significant tightening due to higher fuel costs and stricter driver regulations, making it more challenging and expensive for businesses to transport goods. However, investors showed strong confidence in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, with its s

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 19:34
Source
MarketWatch
TradingView Direct company coverage

5 Key Charts to Start Q2 Earnings Season

This article highlights five companies to watch as the second-quarter earnings season begins, emphasizing their strong earnings surprise track records. It details key financial metrics and recent performance for Cintas Corp. (CTAS), J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT), Unit

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 15:08
Source
TradingView
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Citizens initiates J.B. Hunt stock coverage with Market Perform

Citizens initiated coverage on J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) with a Market Perform rating, noting the stock appears overvalued relative to its fair value and historical trading multiples. While acknowledging potential for earnings growth in a freight upcycle, the fir

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:27
Source
Investing.com
Ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Transport stock holds steady as intermodal and dedicated contracts underpin long-term grow

J.B. Hunt Transport's stock stability is attributed to its business model, which leverages intermodal rail partnerships and long-term dedicated trucking contracts, providing a diversified revenue base. The company's integrated logistics network, combining trucking and intermodal

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 08:23
Source
Ad-hoc-news.de
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. stock saw a 1.09% gain on Monday, closing at $283.00, despite a generally negative trading session for the broader market. However, the stock still underperformed relative to competitors, ending 4.06% below its 52-week high reached on July 1st.

Tone
Negative 40/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 21:01
Source
MarketWatch
Sahm Direct company coverage

Tyson Foods Stock Faces Fresh Pressure From Arkansas Tariffs

Arkansas-based companies, including Tyson Foods (TSN), Dillard's (DDS), and J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), are facing increased cost pressures due to $925 million in added import tariffs. This article examines how these tariffs, alongside other company-specific challenges l

Tone
Negative 34/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 07:09
Source
Sahm
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

J.B. Hunt Transport stock reflects steady logistics demand and intermodal strength

J.B. Hunt Transport stock is influenced by the rising demand for integrated logistics and intermodal freight services, with the company expanding its offerings in trucking, rail, and dedicated contract solutions. The company's robust network and diverse services, including interm

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
12 Jul 2026 02:21
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

JBHT Upgraded by Bernstein -- Price Target Raised to $329

Bernstein has upgraded JB Hunt Transport Services Inc (JBHT) from Market Perform to Outperform, significantly raising its price target to $329 from $192. Despite this bullish analyst outlook, the stock is considered 52.5% overvalued by GuruFocus's GF Value™ at $282.52 against an

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
10 Jul 2026 11:43
Source
GuruFocus