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
$221.08
Market Cap
$20.76B
52-Week High
$299.76
52-Week Low
$157.82
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics

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

1 Year
$1,338
+34%
3 Years
$1,356
+36%
5 Years
$1,171
+17%
10 Years
$3,094
+209%
Since IPO
$208,418
+20742%

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 $1,338 as of November 2026, representing a +33.8% 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 $1,356 as of November 2026, representing a +35.6% 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 $1,171 as of November 2026, representing a +17.1% 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 $3,094 as of November 2026, representing a +209.3% 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 $208,418 as of November 2026, representing a +20741.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.48%
Positive Months
278
54% of 515
Negative Months
227
44% of 515
Data Period
42+ years
515 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: September (-2.9%)

Over the past 42+ years (515 months), J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) has averaged a monthly return of +1.48% with a median return of +0.70%. The stock had 278 positive months (54%) and 227 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 September the weakest (-2.9%).

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 +16.85% with a median return of +17.29%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.15%. 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 28 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+16.85%
Best Year
1986 (+87.27%)
Worst Year
1999 (-39.11%)
Positive Years
31/43
Year Return Start End
2026 +14.39% $193.27 $221.08
2025 +15.20% $167.77 $193.27
2024 -13.75% $194.51 $167.77
2023 +15.59% $168.28 $194.51
2022 -13.92% $195.50 $168.28
2021 +50.64% $129.78 $195.50
2020 +18.11% $109.88 $129.78
2019 +26.77% $86.68 $109.88
2018 -18.41% $106.23 $86.68
2017 +19.60% $88.82 $106.23
2016 +33.78% $66.40 $88.82
2015 -12.02% $75.47 $66.40
2014 +10.13% $68.53 $75.47
2013 +30.25% $52.61 $68.53
2012 +34.17% $39.21 $52.61
2011 +11.75% $35.09 $39.21
2010 +28.24% $27.36 $35.09
2009 +24.78% $21.93 $27.36
2008 -3.41% $22.70 $21.93
2007 +34.43% $16.89 $22.70
2006 -6.92% $18.14 $16.89
2005 +2.14% $17.76 $18.14
2004 +66.46% $10.67 $17.76
2003 +84.37% $5.79 $10.67
2002 +26.29% $4.58 $5.79
2001 +37.99% $3.32 $4.58
2000 +21.93% $2.72 $3.32
1999 -39.11% $4.47 $2.72
1998 +23.72% $3.62 $4.47
1997 +35.76% $2.66 $3.62
1996 -15.42% $3.15 $2.66
1995 +11.13% $2.83 $3.15
1994 -33.85% $4.28 $2.83
1993 +1.02% $4.24 $4.28
1992 +17.29% $3.62 $4.24
1991 +73.62% $2.08 $3.62
1990 -10.73% $2.33 $2.08
1989 -12.13% $2.65 $2.33
1988 +41.44% $1.88 $2.65
1987 -36.44% $2.95 $1.88
1986 +87.27% $1.58 $2.95
1985 +35.80% $1.16 $1.58
1984 +6.58% $1.09 $1.16

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: 11/1/2026