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.
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The RSI Oscillator for JBHT moved out of oversold territory on October 01, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 22 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In 17 of the 22 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at 77%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 36 of 54 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 67%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 27, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on JBHT as a result. In 56 of 91 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
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 26 of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 63%.
Following a +1.85% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JBHT advanced for three days, in 189 of 292 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
The 50-day moving average for JBHT moved below the 200-day moving average on October 27, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
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 60%.
The Aroon Indicator for JBHT entered a downward trend on October 27, 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.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 26 (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 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 55 (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 56 (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 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 (5.956) is normal, around the industry mean (2.645). JBHT has a moderately high P/E Ratio (32.761) as compared to the industry average of (7.719). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.628) is also within normal values, averaging (5.110). Dividend Yield (0.008) settles around the average of (0.020) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.781) is also within normal values, averaging (2.034).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
an operater of surface transportation, delivery and logistics company
Industry OtherTransportation