Benchmark Rates J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) buy

Benchmark analyst Christopher Kuhn reaffirmed a buy rating on J.B. Hunt, setting a price target of $300, a 4.85% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 26, 2026, 11:02 AM EDT · Updated Jun 30, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT

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Benchmark rated J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. ($JBHT) "buy" with a $300 price target on June 26, 2026.

Since the rating, $JBHT is down 0.9% after 1 week, up 0.2% after 1 month and down 18.2% to date (from the $279.83 close on Jun 26, 2026).

JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

$228.78 +16.91% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Benchmark reiterated its buy rating on J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JBHT) with a $300 price target on June 26, 2026.
Benchmark's $300 price target implies 4.85% upside from J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.'s ($JBHT) current $286.13 share price.
J.B. Hunt's shares traded around $277.35 on Friday, with a market cap of approximately $25.9 billion and a P/E ratio of 42.7.
Insider transactions included EVP of People, David Keefauver, selling 703 shares at $285.13 on June 5, 2026.

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Benchmark has reaffirmed its buy rating on J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NasdaqGS: JBHT), setting a price target of $300. This update from analyst Christopher Kuhn came on June 26, 2026. The stock traded near $277.35 on Friday.

Analyst rating track record

Benchmark vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -21.14% hypothetical

All-time return -33.92% S&P 500 +22.40%

vs. S&P 500 -56.32% behind the index

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J.B. Hunt Stock Snapshot

Shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. were trading around $277.35 on Friday. The company has a market cap of about $25.9 billion and a P/E ratio of 42.7. Its forward P/E is slightly lower at 29.9, indicating expectations of earnings growth. The stock’s 52-week range has seen a low of $130.12 and a high of $293.54. It has a 50-day moving average of $261.34 and a 200-day moving average of $206.07. J.B. Hunt also maintains a current ratio of 1.26 and a quick ratio of 0.98.

12-month forecast

$JBHT price target

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $300 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

J.B. Hunt reported revenue of $12.1 billion with a growth rate of 4.6%. The company’s net margin stands at 5.1%, and it reported an EPS of $6.43. The return on equity is noted at 16.7%. The next earnings release is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $1.80, yielding 0.66%. The dividend payout ratio is 27.5%, leaving room for reinvestment into the business.

Insider Buying and Selling at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Recent insider activity at J.B. Hunt included several sales. David Keefauver, EVP of People, sold 703 shares at an average price of $285.13 on June 5, 2026. Additionally, Brian Webb, EVP of Final Mile Services, sold 1,500 shares at $284.01 on the same day. On June 2, Honorary Founding Director Earl Wayne Garrison sold 76,744 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 26, 2026, Benchmark maintained its buy rating for J.B. Hunt, with a price target of $300. Other analysts have also shown optimism. On June 25, 2026, Barclays maintained a hold rating with a $270 target, while Baird on June 17, 2026, maintained a buy rating with a $290 target. The consensus recommendation is a buy, with an average target price of $253.05 from 22 analysts.

About J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a leading provider of surface transportation, delivery, and logistics services in the U.S. The company operates through various segments, including Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, and Truckload. Headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas, and led by CEO Ms. Shelley Simpson, J.B. Hunt employs around 31,750 people.

Bottom Line

Benchmark's reaffirmation of its buy rating and a $300 price target reflects continued confidence in J.B. Hunt’s prospects. Investors often track these analyst updates for insights into potential stock performance. Keep in mind, these ratings are based on past data and market conditions, so they may not reflect the current situation.