J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT, $115.00) gets a rating downgrade from Bernstein, on near-term challenges

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 03, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JBHT as a result. In 62 of 90 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 69%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JBHT declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 59%.

The Aroon Indicator for JBHT entered a downward trend on October 28, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where JBHT's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 16 of 22 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 73%.

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 36 of 55 cases where JBHT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for JBHT just turned positive on October 08, 2026. Looking at past instances where JBHT's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 29 of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.

Following a +1.46% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JBHT advanced for three days, in 189 of 293 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 49 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 57 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. JBHT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 58 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 88, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 79 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.831) is normal, around the industry mean (2.596). JBHT has a moderately high P/E Ratio (32.071) as compared to the industry average of (7.656). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.628) is also within normal values, averaging (5.110). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.781) is also within normal values, averaging (2.034).