TD Cowen cuts target for J.B. Hunt Transport stock to USD 283
Published on 10/07/2026 at 04:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (ISIN US4456581077) faces a lower TD Cowen price target of USD 283.00, down from USD 297.00, in a report dated October 5, 2026. The revised target keeps a hold rating in place while the freight carrier approaches its next quarterly report.
Target cut meets strong quarter
According to MarketBeat on October 5, 2026, TD Cowen reduced its target from USD 297.00 to USD 283.00 and retained a hold rating. The target change contrasts with J.B. Hunt's latest operating figures, which showed revenue growth but also leave analysts focused on freight pricing and costs.
In the second quarter of 2026, revenue reached USD 3.50 billion, up 19.40 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. MarketBeat reports that earnings per share came in at USD 1.91 versus USD 1.71 consensus, a USD 0.20 comparison advantage.
Next report will test expectations
MarketBeat lists October 15, 2026 as the next quarterly earnings date, with the conference call scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET. The upcoming release will show whether the second-quarter revenue gain translated into sustained earnings momentum.
J.B. Hunt operates intermodal, truckload, less-than-truckload, dedicated contract, final-mile and logistics services across North America. Its website highlights the J.B. Hunt 360 platform, which combines shipment booking, carrier access and shipment tracking through one digital system.
Market levels set the frame
On Nasdaq, J.B. Hunt was last at USD 225.93 on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The 52-week range was USD 136.46 to USD 299.76 and market capitalization stood at USD 21.2 billion on that date.
Lang & Schwarz lists the prior close at EUR 200.15 for October 5, 2026. The stock's next major test is the October 15 earnings release, when investors can compare fresh results with the reduced USD 283.00 target and the USD 1.71 consensus benchmark.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of J.B. Hunt Transport stock.
J.B. Hunt Transport stock facts
- Company: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
- ISIN: US4456581077
- Ticker: JBHT
- Primary exchange: NASDAQ
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz: EUR 200.15 on October 5, 2026
- Market capitalization: USD 21.2 billion as of October 6, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 136.46-USD 299.76 as of October 6, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Integrated Freight and Logistics
