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J.B. Hunt Sets Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Call

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has announced the date for its upcoming earnings release.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has scheduled its third quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call, giving investors a timeline for financial updates. The announcement follows a stock close at US$223.86, down 1.66% for the day and 17.47% over the past month.

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JBHT.US

JB Hunt Transport Services Inc

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↓ $11.55 (-4.86%)
120 day period
$224.05$260.98$297.91Apr 16Jul 14Oct 6

Market cap

$21.58B

P/E

33.3x

Div. yield

0.76%

Div. / share

$1.78

52W high

$299.26

52W low

$135.35

1W change

-1.46%

Beta

1.31

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 24 analysts covering JBHT · as of Oct 7, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast JBHT stock price to rise 29.6% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

4.00 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$292.78

+29.6% Upside

Previously C$294.52 on Oct 5, 2026

Current Price

C$225.93

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (24 analysts)

Strong Buy 12
Buy 3
Hold 7
Sell 1
Strong Sell 1
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on JBHT's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$102.02C$151.57C$201.11C$250.66C$300.21C$349.75TodayMay 29Aug 4Oct 6Nov 18Jan 1Feb 13

30-Day Vol

49.0%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

39.3%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$188.98

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$212.87C$179.74 – C$252.11
60 trading daysC$200.57C$157.90 – C$254.78
90 trading daysC$188.98C$140.98 – C$253.32

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Investor takeaway: Investors will be watching closely for insights during the upcoming earnings call.

Latest Trading Volume at 56,405 Shares

This volume is significantly lower than the 20-day average of 1,237,825 shares, indicating reduced trading activity.

Bull case

Analysts are optimistic, with an average target of US$292.78, suggesting potential for growth.

Bear case

The stock has dropped 17.47% over the past month, raising concerns about its short-term performance.

Earnings Release Announcement

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has officially announced the date for its third quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call. This event is important for investors as it will provide insights into the company's financial health and operational performance. Management will discuss results in detail and answer questions from analysts, which could influence future stock movements.

Current Stock Performance

In the latest trading session, J.B. Hunt's stock closed at US$223.86, reflecting a 1.66% decline for the day. Over the past week, the stock has decreased by 1.46%, and it has seen a significant drop of 17.47% in the last month. Currently, the stock trades below both its 50-day moving average of US$260.72 and its 200-day moving average of US$243.43, indicating potential challenges ahead. Additionally, the stock is within a 52-week range of US$135.35 to US$299.26.

What to Watch Next

Investors should pay close attention to the upcoming earnings call for insights into J.B. Hunt's financial health and strategic direction. With a P/E ratio of approximately 33.30 and an average analyst target of US$292.78, indicating a potential upside of 30.8%, the call may provide critical information that could influence future stock performance. The company also has a market cap of approximately US$21.58 billion and a profit margin of 5.3%, which will be relevant points of discussion during the earnings call.


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Published: October 7, 2026
Last Updated: October 7, 2026

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