JB Hunt (JBHT, $98.20) shares climb on Q2 earnings and revenue report
JB Hunt Transport Services reported second quarter revenues which beat analysts’ expectations. Also, earnings were impressive, excluding a legal charge.
The trucking and transportation company’s revenues increased +6% to $2.26 billion, just ahead of analysts' forecasts.
Although JB Hunt’s overall earnings of $1.23 per share came in lower than analysts’ estimate of $1.35, the earnings-per-share figure excluding the one-off effect of a pretax charge of 14 cents (from a legal settlement) would be higher than estimates.
JB Hunt shares traded 6.5% higher on Tuesday.
JBHT in downward trend: price may drop because broke its higher Bollinger Band on February 02, 2026
JBHT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 02, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 54 similar instances where the stock broke above the upper band. In of the 54 cases the stock fell afterwards. This puts the odds of success at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for JBHT moved out of overbought territory on February 12, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 34 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 34 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for JBHT turned negative on February 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 38 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on February 27, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on JBHT as a result. In of 94 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JBHT advanced for three days, in of 288 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 251 cases where JBHT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding 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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 87, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly 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 (6.127) is normal, around the industry mean (3.123). P/E Ratio (37.724) is within average values for comparable stocks, (179.879). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.349) is also within normal values, averaging (1.961). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.026) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.880) is also within normal values, averaging (0.942).
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an operater of surface transportation, delivery and logistics company
Industry OtherTransportation
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