On Oct 17, major Wall Street analysts update their ratings for $JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT.US)$, with price targets ranging from $151 to $196.
Goldman Sachs analyst Jordan Alliger maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $189 to $194.
BofA Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintains with a buy rating, and sets the target price at $196.
Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $170 to $175.
Evercore analyst Jonathan Chappell maintains with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $183 to $185.
TD Cowen analyst Jason Seidl maintains with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $199 to $182.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
J.B. Hunt's third-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49 declined by 9% compared to the same period last year, yet surpassed the anticipated $1.35 and the consensus estimate of $1.39. This outperformance was driven by higher-than-expected Intermodal Load growth, as shippers accelerated their shipments in preparation for a potential East Coast Port strike. In light of these results, the EPS estimate for 2024 has been revised upward marginally to $5.70, while the 2025 EPS forecast remains at $7.80, notably above the consensus average of $7.27.
Expectations were moderate, but improved intermodal volume and yield trends have contributed to a slightly more positive outlook as 2024 approaches. This is despite apprehensions that recent activity may be spurred by temporary 'pull forward' measures.
The firm's analysis following J.B. Hunt's Q3 results indicates that while earnings exceeded expectations, the performance closely mirrored that of previous quarters, with the observation that demand was consistently weak.
J.B. Hunt's Q3 earnings per share surpassed the general expectations, supported by intermodal volumes that contributed to the positive outcome. Although not specified in detail, inventory strategies played a significant role in the results. Despite the positive aspects observed during the quarter, there remain challenges regarding pricing, volume, and cost savings that will require attention in the upcoming year.
Here are the latest investment ratings and price targets for $JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT.US)$ from 8 analysts:
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美東時間10月17日，多家華爾街大行更新了$JB亨特運輸服務 (JBHT.US)$的評級，目標價介於151美元至196美元。
高盛集團分析師Jordan Alliger維持買入評級，並將目標價從189美元上調至194美元。
美銀證券分析師Ken Hoexter維持買入評級，目標價196美元。
巴克萊銀行分析師Brandon Oglenski維持持有評級，並將目標價從170美元上調至175美元。
Evercore分析師Jonathan Chappell維持買入評級，並將目標價從183美元上調至185美元。
TD Cowen分析師Jason Seidl維持持有評級，並將目標價從199美元下調至182美元。
此外，綜合報道，$JB亨特運輸服務 (JBHT.US)$近期主要分析師觀點如下：
J.b. Hunt第三季度每股收益（EPS）爲1.49美元，較去年同期下降了9%，但超過了預期的1.35美元和共識估值的1.39美元。這一強勁業績得益於超出預期的鐵路聯運成交量增長，因爲託運商加快了貨物運輸以備可能的東海岸港口罷工。基於這些成果，2024年的EPS預估略微上調至5.70美元，而2025年的EPS預測保持在7.80美元，明顯高於共識平均值7.27美元。
預期較爲溫和，但改善的聯運成交量和收益走勢對於2024年的前景帶來了稍微更爲積極的展望。儘管存在最近活動可能是暫時性的「提前拉動」措施的擔憂。
公司對J.b. Hunt第三季度業績的分析顯示，儘管收益超出預期，但業績與以往季度緊密相符，觀察到需求一直疲弱。
J.b. Hunt第三季度每股收益超出了一般預期，得益於對積極業績做出貢獻的聯運成交量。雖然沒有詳細說明，但庫存策略在業績中發揮了重要作用。儘管季度中觀察到了積極的方面，但仍然存在價格、成交量和成本節約方面的挑戰，這些將需要在即將到來的一年中引起關注。
以下爲今日8位分析師對$JB亨特運輸服務 (JBHT.US)$的最新投資評級及目標價：
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