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LOWELL, Ark. - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share, representing a 1.16% yield. The dividend will be paid on August 22, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 8, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, J.B. Hunt has maintained dividend payments for 22 consecutive years, with 11 straight years of dividend increases.
The transportation and logistics company, which is a component of both the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Transportation Average, maintains a diverse portfolio of shipping services including intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, and last mile delivery options.
J.B. Hunt operates one of the largest company-owned fleets in the United States and provides third-party capacity through its J.B. Hunt 360° digital freight marketplace.
This dividend announcement comes as part of the company’s regular quarterly financial activities. The information was shared in a press release issued by the company.
In other recent news, J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported its second-quarter earnings, revealing earnings per share of $1.31, which matched Benchmark’s estimate and slightly exceeded the FactSet consensus of $1.30. The company posted total revenue of $2.928 billion, which was flat year-over-year but surpassed Benchmark’s projection of $2.891 billion, driven by strong performance in its Intermodal and Truckload segments. Benchmark maintained its Buy rating with a $165 price target, while TD Cowen reiterated a Hold rating with a $140 price target, noting no significant surprises in the earnings report. BMO Capital reiterated an Outperform rating, citing J.B. Hunt’s $100 million cost savings plan as a factor that could reduce risks to future earnings. Truist Securities raised its price target to $145 from $140, maintaining a Hold rating and highlighting early signs of margin stabilization within the company’s JBI segment. These developments reflect a mix of analyst confidence and cautious optimism about J.B. Hunt’s financial strategies and future performance.
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