J.B. Hunt stock holds above $260 after a strong year
Published on 08/29/2026 at 12:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (US4655621062) traded at $263.39 on August 29, 2026, after a 0.09% slip in the latest Nasdaq real-time quote. The stock has also gained 73.1% over the past year, while the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.91 and revenue of $3.50 billion on July 15, 2026.
Second-quarter numbers still matter
The July 15, 2026 report showed EPS of $1.91 versus $1.71 expected and revenue of $3.50 billion versus $3.26 billion expected, a clear beat on both measures. Revenue also rose 19.4% from $2.93 billion a year earlier, and net margin was 5.31% in the quarter.
That combination helps explain why the shares have held well above their 200-day average of $252.44 and still sit below the 52-week high of $299.76. The market value was $24.74 billion in the same snapshot, with a trailing P/E of 37.31 and a beta of 1.30.
Analyst view stays constructive
Broker updates over the past few weeks have skewed positive, with one report summarizing a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a consensus price target of $286.30. Raymond James lifted its target to $315.00, Stifel raised its objective to $261.00, and Morgan Stanley kept an underweight view with a $200.00 target, showing a wide split in expectations.
For investors, the spread between the $200.00 low end and the $315.00 high end matters more than the label. It leaves valuation tied to whether the company can extend the earnings leverage seen in the June quarter.
Intermodal remains the core
J.B. Hunt's intermodal network is still the biggest business line, linking rail and truck capacity across North America. That model is the main operating lever behind the company's scale, and it remains the segment most closely watched for margin discipline.
Shares after the close
JBHT ended at $263.39 on August 28, 2026, after the regular session close at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Company facts
Company: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
ISIN: US4655621062
Ticker: JBHT
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $263.39 USD
Market cap: $24.74 billion
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Integrated Freight & Logistics
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
