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Investing.com - TD Cowen maintained its Hold rating and $140.00 price target on J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) on Wednesday. The stock, currently trading at $151.34, sits between analysts’ targets ranging from $125 to $180, with InvestingPro data indicating the company is slightly undervalued based on its Fair Value analysis.
The research firm noted that J.B. Hunt started the transportation earnings season without significant surprises in either direction, with Intermodal (IM) estimates largely aligning with TD Cowen’s forecast. The company’s revenue declined 3.82% over the last twelve months, while maintaining strong financial metrics, including an impressive 22-year streak of consistent dividend payments.
According to TD Cowen, J.B. Hunt’s second-half Intermodal margins are expected to see modest improvements despite underperformance during the bid season.
The firm highlighted that J.B. Hunt is addressing costs across all segments, though these efforts will likely have more impact in 2026 rather than the current year.
TD Cowen maintained its $140 price target on J.B. Hunt stock, reiterating its Hold rating based on the company’s current performance and outlook.
In other recent news, J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) at $1.31, aligning with analyst expectations, and revenue slightly exceeding forecasts at $2.93 billion. Despite meeting these expectations, the company’s operating income decreased by 4% due to inflationary pressures. J.B. Hunt announced a $100 million cost savings plan, which has been cited by BMO Capital as a factor in reiterating an Outperform rating for the company, with expectations that earnings will exceed $10 per share in the mid-cycle. Truist Securities raised its price target for J.B. Hunt to $145, noting early signs of margin stabilization but maintaining a Hold rating due to ongoing challenges in achieving comprehensive margin improvements. Benchmark also reiterated a Buy rating with a $165 price target, highlighting the company’s performance in its Intermodal and Truckload segments. Stifel lowered its price target to $145, acknowledging mixed results and ongoing challenges in several business segments. These developments reflect J.B. Hunt’s efforts to manage costs and stabilize margins amid a challenging economic environment.
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