J.B. Hunt Transport Services(JBHT) ZACKS·2025-04-10 14:20Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast JB Hunt (JBHT) will report quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.9%, with anticipated revenues of $2.94 billion, a decrease of 0.2% compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 3.2% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts predict 'Revenue- Truckload' will reach $173.99 million, down 2.4% from the year-ago quarter [5]. - The estimated 'Revenue- Dedicated' is $856.59 million, indicating a decline of 0.4% from the prior-year quarter [5]. - The consensus for 'Revenue- Final Mile Services' stands at $223.06 million, reflecting a decrease of 2.7% from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenue- Integrated Capacity Solutions' is expected to reach $283.57 million, down 0.6% from the prior-year quarter [6]. Load and Revenue per Load Estimates - Analysts estimate 'Intermodal - Loads' will reach 505,145, compared to 485,166 in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Integrated Capacity Solutions - Revenue per load' is projected at $1,890.89, up from $1,803 in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Intermodal - Revenue per load' is forecasted to be $2,802.74, down from $2,876 in the same quarter last year [7]. Truck and Equipment Estimates - 'Dedicated - Average trucks during the period' is expected to be 12,736, down from 13,298 in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Intermodal - Trailing equipment (end of period)' is projected to reach 123,062, compared to 119,307 in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Final Mile Services - Average trucks during the period' is expected to be 1,372, down from 1,408 in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Integrated Capacity Solutions - Loads' is projected at 147,483, down from 158,247 in the same quarter last year [9]. - 'Truckload - Loads' is expected to be 96,381, compared to 93,685 in the same quarter last year [10]. Stock Performance - JB Hunt shares have experienced a decline of 8.3% in the past month, contrasting with a 5.3% move in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [10].