J B Hunt Transport Services Inc (NASDAQ:JBHT) reported upbeat earnings for the first quarter on Wednesday.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.45 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.056 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.940 billion.
“I’m thankful for our team and their unwavering focus on operational excellence, even as we navigated challenging winter weather and elevated demand across the business,” said Shelley Simpson, president and CEO. “We began the year with strong financial results, building on the momentum we established in 2025 and once again executed well in safety performance by setting a first‑quarter record. While the operating environment remains dynamic, we continue to leverage our investments in our People, Technology, and Capacity, positioning the company to drive long‑term value for our shareholders.”
J B Hunt Transport shares rose 5.7% to trade at $236.96 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on J B Hunt Transport following earnings announcement.
- Wells Fargo analyst Christian Wetherbee maintained JB Hunt with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $225 to $250.
- BMO Capital analyst Fadi Chamoun maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $245 to $250.
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