Core Viewpoint - J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stock has reached a bottom earlier this year, indicating potential for significant gains over the next three to five years, although a bullish shift will take time [1] Financial Performance - The FQ2 2025 earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue reported at $2.93 billion, remaining flat year-over-year [6] - Operating income decreased by 4% to $197.3 million, with plans to cut costs by an additional $100 million annually [8] - The dividend remains safe at less than 30% of the earnings outlook, with expectations for annual increases [5] Business Segments - Strengths include a 6% increase in Intermodal loads, a 3% productivity improvement in Dedicated Capacity Solutions, and a 13% increase in JBT loads [6] - Weaknesses include a 10% decline in Final Mile Services, a 9% decrease in ICS volume, and a reduction in revenue per load in JBI and JBT segments [7] Capital Return and Share Buybacks - Risks to capital return are significant, with increased debt compared to the previous year due to insufficient income and free cash flow to cover CAPEX, dividends, and buybacks [4] - Share buybacks set a quarterly record in FQ2 2025, but liabilities are rising while equity fell nearly 10% year-to-date [9] Market Outlook - Analysts have a 12-month stock price forecast of $164.90, indicating a potential upside of 10.76% [6] - The stock is currently rated as a Moderate Buy, but there are concerns about price target reductions that could cap market movement [11][12]

J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares rose Wednesday after the trucking and logistics firm posted earnings per share that came in better than Wall Street expected. https://t.co/KBzgMwCJ4L ...

J.B. Hunt Transport Services JBHT is experiencing a modest share price increase on Wednesday as the market digests its latest earnings report.Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $2.93 billion, flat with the second quarter of 2024. Operating income for the current quarter decreased 4% to $197.3 million versus $205.7 million for the second quarter of 2024.Following the results, analysts offered their key reactions. Benchmark analyst Christopher Kuhn reiterated a Buy rating on the stock, mainta ...

Core Insights - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.31 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 and reflecting a 0.8% year-over-year decline [1] - Total operating revenues reached $2.93 billion, slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.94 billion, remaining flat year over year [2] Financial Performance - Operating income decreased by 4% year over year to $197.3 million, attributed to rising casualty and group medical claims expenses, higher professional driver wages, and increased equipment-related costs [3] - Total operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenue, increased by 1% year over year [2] Segment Performance - Intermodal division generated revenues of $1.44 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase, driven by a 6% increase in volume, although gross revenue per load decreased by 3% [4][5] - Dedicated Contract Services segment revenues remained flat at $847 million year over year, with a 3% decline in average trucks offset by a 3% increase in productivity [7] - Integrated Capacity Solutions revenues fell by 4% year over year to $260 million, with segment volume decreasing by 9% [9] - Truckload revenues grew by 5% year over year to $177 million, with an 8% increase in revenues excluding fuel surcharge [11] - Final Mile Services revenues declined by 10% year over year to $211 million, with operating income falling by 60% due to lower revenues and increased expenses [14] Liquidity and Share Buybacks - At the end of Q2 2025, JBHT had cash and cash equivalents of $50.9 million, up from $43 million in the previous quarter, while long-term debt increased to $1.01 billion from $880.2 million [15] - The company repurchased nearly 2.4 million shares for $319 million during the quarter, with approximately $335 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization [15]

Core Insights - JB Hunt reported $2.93 billion in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, showing no change year over year, with an EPS of $1.31 compared to $1.32 a year ago, indicating a slight decline in earnings [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.94 billion, resulting in a surprise of -0.54%, while the EPS also missed the consensus estimate of $1.34 by -2.24% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Average trucks during the period were 12,689, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of 12,624 [4] - Revenue per load for Integrated Capacity Solutions was $1,967.00, surpassing the average estimate of $1,949.26 [4] - Intermodal revenue per load was $2,738.00, below the average estimate of $2,797.39 [4] - Truckload revenue was $176.97 million, exceeding the average estimate of $163.94 million, representing a year-over-year increase of +5.3% [4] - Dedicated revenue was $846.76 million, slightly below the average estimate of $849.27 million, reflecting a -0.5% change year over year [4] - Final Mile Services revenue was $210.63 million, missing the average estimate of $219.08 million, indicating a -10.5% change year over year [4] - Integrated Capacity Solutions revenue was $260.24 million, below the average estimate of $272.18 million, representing a -3.8% year-over-year change [4] - Intermodal revenue was $1.44 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $1.45 billion, showing a +2.2% change year over year [4] - Fuel surcharge revenues were $351.86 million, missing the average estimate of $357.33 million, reflecting an -8.3% change year over year [4] - Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues, were $2.58 billion, below the average estimate of $2.62 billion, indicating a +1.2% year-over-year change [4] - Intersegment eliminations were reported at $-4.3 million, slightly better than the average estimate of $-4.54 million, showing a year-over-year change of +19.9% [4] Stock Performance - JB Hunt shares returned +6.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2025, revenue was flat, operating income decreased by 4%, and diluted earnings per share fell by less than 1% compared to the prior year, primarily due to inflationary cost pressures [11][12] - The company generated over $225 million in free cash flow during the quarter, maintaining a strong cash flow despite challenging market conditions [10][14] - The average diluted share count was 5% lower than the prior year, which partially offset the declines in earnings [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Intermodal volumes increased by 6% year-over-year, with a notable 15% growth in Eastern volumes, while Transcon volumes decreased by 1% [30][31] - The dedicated business showed resilience with fleet losses subsiding, and the company is excited about returning to fleet growth [8][39] - The brokerage business is still working on right-sizing its cost structure while focusing on growth with the right customers [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overall customer demand trended modestly below normal seasonality, with intermodal service demand remaining strong [16][17] - Truckload spot rates remained soft, indicating excess capacity in the truckload market [18] - The company is observing diverse customer strategies in response to trade policy changes, impacting their supply chain and capacity plans [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational excellence, scaling investments in people, technology, and capacity, while also repairing margins and improving financial performance [4][6] - A new initiative to lower the cost to serve has identified $100 million in annual cost reductions across efficiency, asset utilization, and technology improvements [12][13] - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet with minimal leverage while returning value to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains confident in the company's ability to capitalize on growth opportunities despite market uncertainties [5][9] - The company is preparing for future growth while focusing on controlling expenses in the near term to preserve future earnings potential [6][9] - Management highlighted the importance of customer relationships and service levels, which have led to high customer retention rates [19] Other Important Information - The company repurchased a record $319 million of stock during the second quarter, reflecting its strong cash flow and commitment to returning value to shareholders [14] - The launch of the Quantum service in Mexico is expected to drive growth in that market, which has been the fastest-growing channel for the company [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on bid season performance and revenue per load - Management indicated that mix plays a significant role in revenue per load, with Transcon volumes down and Eastern volumes up, reflecting customer adjustments to tariffs and imports [42][43] Question: Details on the $100 million cost savings initiative - The $100 million identified for cost savings is part of ongoing efforts to address excess equipment and improve asset utilization, with savings expected to be proportionate to spending levels across segments [50][52] Question: Cost improvement initiatives specific to ICS - Management noted that significant cost reductions have been achieved in ICS, with a focus on efficiency and span of control, leading to a notable decrease in operating expenses year-over-year [58][64] Question: Discussion on intermodal margins and pricing - Management expressed optimism about stabilizing intermodal margins through cost initiatives and modest pricing improvements, emphasizing that growth and cost control are equally important for margin recovery [84][88] Question: Customer uncertainty around forecasting demand for peak season - Management acknowledged the challenges in forecasting demand due to diverse customer strategies and trade policy changes, but emphasized readiness to meet demand when it arises [101][104]

Financial Performance - J.B. Hunt's Q1 2025 revenue was $2.92 billion, a 1% decrease compared to Q1 2024 [10] - Excluding fuel surcharge, Q1 2025 revenue was $2.56 billion, a 0.3% increase [10] - Q1 2025 operating income was $178.7 million, down 8% year-over-year [10] - Diluted EPS for Q1 2025 was $1.17, a 4% decrease from $1.22 in Q1 2024 [10] Segment Performance - Intermodal (JBI) revenue increased by 5% to $1.47 billion, but operating income decreased by 7% to $94.4 million [10] - Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) revenue decreased by 4% to $822 million, and operating income decreased by 14% to $80.3 million [10] - Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) revenue decreased by 6% to $268 million, but operating loss improved to $(2.7) million compared to $(17.5) million in Q1 2024 [10] - Final Mile Services (FMS) revenue decreased by 12% to $201 million, and operating income decreased significantly by 69% to $4.7 million [11] - Truckload (JBT) revenue decreased by 7% to $167 million, but operating income increased by 66% to $2.0 million [11] Revenue Mix - Intermodal (JBI) accounted for 50% of the company's revenue [6] - Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) accounted for 28% of the company's revenue [6] - Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) accounted for 9% of the company's revenue [6]

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. REPORTS U.S. GAAP REVENUES, NET EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2025 LOWELL, Ark., July 15, 2025 - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced second quarter 2025 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net earnings of $128.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.31 versus second quarter 2024 net earnings of $135.9 million, or $1.32 per diluted share. Total operating ...

Core Viewpoint - JB Hunt (JBHT) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, a 1.5% increase year-over-year, with revenues forecasted at $2.96 billion, reflecting a 1.1% year-over-year increase [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised downward by 0.7% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts project 'Revenue- Truckload' at $163.94 million, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 2.5% [4]. - 'Revenue- Dedicated' is expected to reach $849.27 million, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.2% from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Final Mile Services' is estimated at $219.08 million, showing a year-over-year decline of 6.9% [5]. - 'Revenue- Integrated Capacity Solutions' is forecasted to be $272.18 million, indicating a 0.7% increase from the prior year [5]. Key Metrics - The consensus for 'Dedicated - Average trucks during the period' is 12,624, down from 13,142 year-over-year [6]. - 'Integrated Capacity Solutions - Revenue per load' is projected at $1,949.26, compared to $1,860.00 last year [6]. - 'Intermodal - Revenue per load' is expected to be $2,797.39, down from $2,829.00 year-over-year [6]. - 'Intermodal - Trailing equipment (end of period)' is estimated at 125,792, up from 121,169 last year [7]. - 'Final Mile Services - Average trucks during the period' is projected at 1,347, down from 1,374 year-over-year [7]. Load Estimates - 'Integrated Capacity Solutions - Loads' is expected to be 140,866, down from 145,362 last year [8]. - 'Intermodal - Loads' is forecasted at 523,353, an increase from 497,446 in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Truckload - Loads' is projected to reach 94,663, up from 92,628 year-over-year [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, JB Hunt shares have returned +8.4%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.4% change [9]. - JBHT holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating a likely underperformance compared to the overall market in the upcoming period [9].

Group 1 - JB Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) is scheduled to release its earnings report on July 15, 2025, with analysts projecting earnings of $1.32 per share and sales of $2.93 billion, matching the previous year's performance for the same quarter [2][5] - Historically, JBHT has experienced a favorable one-day stock return after earnings announcements in 55% of cases over the last five years, with a median positive return of 1.4% and a peak one-day gain of 8.7% [2][5] - The company currently has a market capitalization of $15 billion, generating $12 billion in revenue over the past twelve months, with an operating income of $816 million and a net profit of $561 million [2] Group 2 - The analysis of post-earnings returns shows that positive one-day returns occurred approximately 55% of the time over the past five years, but this percentage declines to 42% when considering the last three years [5] - The median of the 11 positive returns is 1.4%, while the median of the 9 negative returns is -6.9% [5] - A lower-risk strategy involves understanding the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns post-earnings, allowing traders to position themselves accordingly based on historical data [6]