Is JBHT a good investment in 2026?

J.B. Hunt Transport trades at a P/E ratio of 37.3, with high volatility (37.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of JBHT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 37.2%, JBHT has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.26 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

J.B. Hunt Transport (JBHT) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does JBHT pay dividends?

Yes, J.B. Hunt Transport has a dividend yield of 0.79%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$21.73B

P/E RATIO

37.3

BETA

1.26

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.79%

52W HIGH

$234.82

52W LOW

$122.79

VOLATILITY

37.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$202.88 → $228.22+12.49%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$161.19 → $228.22+41.6%

JBHT | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	JBHT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	37.3x	18.5x	↑ 102%
Beta	1.26	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	0.79%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	37.2%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CAT HON

Competitors Analysis

Compare JBHT's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
JBHT(You are here)	$228.22	$21.73B	Industrials	—
CAT	$752.93	$352.36B	Industrials	VIEW →
HON	$240.88	$162.32B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

J.B. Hunt Transport is currently trading at $228.22, which is 2.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.26, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JBHT a good buy right now?

J.B. Hunt Transport trades at 37.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 37.2% volatility.

Does JBHT pay dividends?

Yes, J.B. Hunt Transport offers a dividend yield of 0.79%. This translates to approximately $1.80 per share annually.

How volatile is JBHT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 37.2% and beta of 1.26,JBHT is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:55 PM