J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

JBHT · Industrials

About J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a Integrated Freight & Logistics company operating in the Industrials sector.

JBHT trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics

Key Statistics

Current Price
$202.78
Market Cap
$19.31B
52-Week High
$236.00
52-Week Low
$122.79
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics

$1,000 Invested in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)

1 Year
$1,380
+38%
3 Years
$1,247
+25%
5 Years
$1,328
+33%
10 Years
$2,724
+172%
Since IPO
$190,490
+18949%

How much would $1,000 invested in JBHT be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in JBHT 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) in 2025 would be worth $1,380 as of May 2026, representing a +38.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in JBHT 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) in 2023 would be worth $1,247 as of May 2026, representing a +24.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in JBHT 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) in 2021 would be worth $1,328 as of May 2026, representing a +32.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in JBHT 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) in 2016 would be worth $2,724 as of May 2026, representing a +172.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in JBHT at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) at IPO would be worth $190,490 as of May 2026, representing a +18949.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.48%
Positive Months
275
54% of 508
Negative Months
223
44% of 508
Data Period
42+ years
508 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2001 (+30.3%)
Best month on avg: January (+4.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2001 (-43.8%)
Worst month on avg: August (-2.7%)

Over the past 42+ years (508 months), J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.48% with a median return of +0.76%. The stock had 275 positive months (54%) and 223 negative months (44%). The best month in JBHT's history was November 2001 with a +30.3% return, while the worst was September 2001 at -43.8%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.6%), and August the weakest (-2.7%).

JBHT's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +69.0%, and the worst was 1999 at -45.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 43 years of trading history, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) has delivered an average annual return of +16.62% with a median return of +17.29%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.92%. The stock posted gains in 31 years (72%) and losses in 12 years (28%).

JBHT's best year was 1986 with a +87.27% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -39.11%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. JBHT achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 27 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+16.62%
Best Year
1986 (+87.27%)
Worst Year
1999 (-39.11%)
Positive Years
31/43
Year Return Start End
2026 +4.55% $193.95 $202.78
2025 +15.20% $168.36 $193.95
2024 -13.75% $195.20 $168.36
2023 +15.59% $168.88 $195.20
2022 -13.92% $196.19 $168.88
2021 +50.64% $130.24 $196.19
2020 +18.11% $110.27 $130.24
2019 +26.77% $86.98 $110.27
2018 -18.41% $106.61 $86.98
2017 +19.60% $89.14 $106.61
2016 +33.78% $66.63 $89.14
2015 -12.02% $75.74 $66.63
2014 +10.13% $68.77 $75.74
2013 +30.25% $52.80 $68.77
2012 +34.17% $39.35 $52.80
2011 +11.75% $35.22 $39.35
2010 +28.24% $27.46 $35.22
2009 +24.78% $22.01 $27.46
2008 -3.41% $22.79 $22.01
2007 +34.43% $16.95 $22.79
2006 -6.92% $18.21 $16.95
2005 +2.14% $17.83 $18.21
2004 +66.46% $10.71 $17.83
2003 +84.37% $5.81 $10.71
2002 +26.29% $4.60 $5.81
2001 +37.99% $3.33 $4.60
2000 +21.93% $2.73 $3.33
1999 -39.11% $4.49 $2.73
1998 +23.72% $3.63 $4.49
1997 +35.76% $2.67 $3.63
1996 -15.42% $3.16 $2.67
1995 +11.13% $2.84 $3.16
1994 -33.85% $4.30 $2.84
1993 +1.02% $4.26 $4.30
1992 +17.29% $3.63 $4.26
1991 +73.62% $2.09 $3.63
1990 -10.73% $2.34 $2.09
1989 -12.13% $2.66 $2.34
1988 +41.44% $1.88 $2.66
1987 -36.44% $2.96 $1.88
1986 +87.27% $1.58 $2.96
1985 +35.80% $1.17 $1.58
1984 +6.58% $1.09 $1.17

Frequently Asked Questions: JBHT

What sector is JBHT in?

JBHT operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry.

How has JBHT performed historically?

Over 43 years of trading history, JBHT has posted gains in 31 years (72% of the time). The best year was 1986 with a +87.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in JBHT?

You can invest in JBHT through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold JBHT.

Last updated: 3/24/2026