J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Stock Forecast
JBHT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $279.30 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +22.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
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- 52-week range
- $158.92 – $298.41
JBHT analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
JBHT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
JBHT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.81 | $1.75 | $1.96 | $1.76 | +2.6% | 21 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $1.80 | $1.63 | $1.92 | $1.49 | +21.1% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.26 | $7.13 | $7.62 | $6.12 | +18.7% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.84 | $9.00 | $11.02 | $7.26 | +35.4% | 23 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
JBHT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.59B | $3.34B | $3.74B | +17.7% | 17 |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $3.47B | $3.06B | $3.79B | +13.4% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.93B | $13.32B | $14.12B | +16.1% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.43B | $14.09B | $16.59B | +10.8% | 20 |
JBHT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
JBHT revenue: reported and forecast
JBHT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.09 | $2.14 | $2.14 | $1.80 | $1.81 | −13.4% | 0 up · 10 down |
| Next quarter (Mar '27) | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.97 | $1.89 | $1.80 | −8.9% | 0 up · 8 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.82 | $7.83 | $7.71 | $7.29 | $7.26 | −7.1% | 0 up · 20 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.09 | $10.12 | $10.09 | $9.89 | $9.84 | −2.5% | 1 up · 15 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
JBHT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; JBHT beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from JBHT
24 analysts cover J.B. Hunt; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $279.30, 22.1% above the latest close of $228.78. Analysts expect earnings of $7.26 per share for 2026, +18.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.84 per share on revenue of $15.4 billion. J.B. Hunt beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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JBHT forecast FAQ
What is J.B. Hunt's price target?
The average analyst price target for J.B. Hunt is $279.30, 22.1% above the latest close of $228.78.
Is J.B. Hunt a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering J.B. Hunt, 12 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 7 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is J.B. Hunt's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.26 per share for 2026 (range $7.13 to $7.62); for 2027 the estimate is $9.84.
What is J.B. Hunt's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $13.9 billion, growth of 16.1%; for 2027 it is $15.4 billion.
Does J.B. Hunt usually beat earnings estimates?
J.B. Hunt reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.