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JBHT

J.B Hunt Transport ServicesA
Nasdaq / Transportation
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Current thesis
The primary release shows broad-based operating improvement, led by intermodal volume, productivity and structural cost actions [#SEC-8K-2026-07-15]. Post-print coverage cited upward target revisions, including Evercore to $328 and UBS to $291, while Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating [analyst coverage](https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/evercore-isi-raises-jb-hunt-stock-price-target-on-strong-earnings-93CH-4795244).
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
9 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-09.
What can break
Analyst target count and detailed forward estimate revisions are incomplete in the evidence packet.
Momentum
61
Value
51
Sentiment
80
Setup hits (3d)
9 · Net Bullish
AI TargetsBase $310.00 · Bull $340.00 · Bear $250.00Analysis 2026-07-17; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-17 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade A · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Bullish
Target $311.33
Why
Momentum61 · Δ7d -1.4
Value51 · Δ7d 0.0
Sentiment80 · Δ7d -2.6
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Bullish). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.

Confirming evidence

  • • 9 setup hits (3d) with net bullish as of 2026-09-09.
  • • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -2.6.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • Analyst target count and detailed forward estimate revisions are incomplete in the evidence packet.
  • • Final Mile revenue fell 6%, operating income fell 30%, and stops declined 14% [#SEC-8K-2026-07-15].
  • • The beat does not eliminate execution risks: truckload posted a $1.3 million operating loss, ICS gross margin was 12.5% versus 15.5% a year earlier, and Final Mile revenue and operating income declined [#SEC-8K-2026-07-15].

Catalyst clock

2026-07-15

Q2 2026 earnings beat resets near-term expectations

Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
61
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-1.4
Δ21d
+18.7
Value
51
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
0.0
Δ21d
+0.6
Sentiment
80
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-2.6
Δ21d
+1.7
Why this grade

Composite grade A. Momentum 61.5 / Value 50.8 / Sentiment 79.5

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-07-17. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$340.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-17 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$310.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-17 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$250.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-17 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$26.61B
Beta
1.27
Shares Out
93.91M
P/E (TTM)
35.0
P/S (TTM)
1.60
P/FCF (TTM)
31.17
Rev YoY
+19.4%
EPS YoY
+45.2%
Gross Margin
+10.5%
Op Margin
+7.6%
Net Debt
$1.7B
Current Ratio
1.26
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data