Is JBHT a good investment in 2026?

J.B. Hunt Transport trades at a P/E ratio of 38.3, with high volatility (35.2% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of JBHT?

Based on 30-day volatility of 35.2%, JBHT has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.21 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 0.77%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$22.37B

P/E RATIO

38.3

BETA

1.21

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.77%

52W HIGH

$236.00

52W LOW

$122.79

VOLATILITY

35.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$211.71 → $234.92+10.96%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$163.45 → $234.92+43.7%

JBHT | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/5/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	JBHT	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	38.3x	18.5x	↑ 107%
Beta	1.21	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	0.77%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	35.2%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
JBJBHT(You are here)	$234.92	$22.37B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$731.97	$342.55B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$245.97	$165.75B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

J.B. Hunt Transport is currently trading at $234.92, which is 0.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.21, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.6M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JBHT a good buy right now?

J.B. Hunt Transport trades at 38.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 35.2% volatility.

Does JBHT pay dividends?

Yes, J.B. Hunt Transport offers a dividend yield of 0.77%. This translates to approximately $1.81 per share annually.

How volatile is JBHT?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 35.2% and beta of 1.21,JBHT is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.