J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) fair value analysis

S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company that provides trucking, intermodal, and supply chain solutions to customers across North America. The company operates an extensive network of services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Fairly valued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, JBHT is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.

JBHT currently ranks #76 of 107 Industrials stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $273.77
Sector: Industrials
12-month range: $168.86–$279.46

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: Low
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Declining
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The top quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Overvalued

What our data shows for JBHT

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for JBHT, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $168.86–$279.46.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 55.

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TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent JBHT news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for JBHT is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.

J.B. Hunt Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08-25)
TickrTrends take: J.B. Hunt Transport Services operates in the Industrials sector and is currently assessed as Fairly valued according to TickrTrends analysis. When analyst estimates and ratings are being reviewed for the company, investors focused on valuation should monitor whether shifts in those estimates could narrow or widen the gap between the stock's current price and its intrinsic value. Given the Fairly valued designation, significant changes to analyst expectations for earnings or growth could signal whether the current valuation remains appropriate or requires reassessment.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Presents at Deutsche Bank's Chicago Industrials Summit Transcript (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-11)
TickrTrends take: J.B. Hunt Transport Services operates in the Industrials sector where operational efficiency and market positioning directly influence valuation multiples. Management presentations at major financial conferences like Deutsche Bank's Chicago Industrials Summit typically provide insight into strategic initiatives and capital allocation decisions that investors use to assess whether current valuations are justified. Given that TickrTrends currently rates JBHT as fairly valued, investors should monitor the company's commentary on freight demand trends, fleet utilization rates, and margin expansion opportunities to determine whether the valuation assessment remains appropriate going forward.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services declares $0.45 dividend (NASDAQ:JBHT) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-07-22)
TickrTrends take: J.B. Hunt Transport Services operates in the Industrials sector and currently trades at a valuation that TickrTrends assesses as fairly valued. The company's dividend declaration demonstrates an ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders, which is relevant context for investors evaluating whether the current valuation appropriately reflects the company's cash generation capabilities and capital allocation strategy. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether the company's ability to sustain and grow this dividend level aligns with earnings trends, as dividend sustainability can validate or challenge the current fairly valued assessment.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — JBHT's momentum indicator downgraded from a B rating to none this week, suggesting a loss of upward price movement strength. The stock's sector discount rank declined from 67th to 76th place among industrials, indicating a reduced valuation advantage relative to sector peers. At its current fairly valued assessment, the stock continues to trade in line with fundamental measures.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is JBHT stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), JBHT is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is JBHT's TickrTrends verdict?

JBHT's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does JBHT compare to other Industrials stocks?

JBHT ranks #76 of 107 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is JBHT overbought or oversold?

JBHT's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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