Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES.
Executive leadership at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES.
Shelley Simpson
Chief Executive Officer and President
Brad Delco
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance
Bradley Hicks
President of Dedicated Contract Services
Brian Webb
Executive Vice President of Final Mile Services
Darren Field
President of Intermodal
David Keefauver
Executive Vice President of People
Eric McGee
Executive Vice President of Integrated Capacity Solutions
Greer Woodruff
Executive Vice President of Safety, Sustainability, and Maintenance
Jennifer R. Boattini
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
John Kuhlow
Chief Accounting Officer and Executive Vice President
John N. Roberts, III
Executive Chairman
Kevin Bracy
Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
Nicholas Hobbs
Chief Operating Officer
Spencer Frazier
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Stuart Scott
Chief Information Officer
Board of directors at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES.
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for JBHT.
- Q4 2025 GAAP revenue down 2%, operating income up 19%, and EPS up 24% year-over-year; FY 2025 revenue declined 1% and operating income rose 4%.
- Executed >$25 million of cost savings in Q4 and reached a run rate >$100 million in annualized savings via the lowering cost-to-serve initiative.
- Completed record $923 million share repurchases in 2025, retiring ~6.3 million shares, while maintaining leverage just under 1× trailing EBITDA.
- 2026 net CapEx guidance set at $600–$800 million, with continued leverage discipline to support dividend growth and opportunistic buybacks.
- Intermodal volumes fell 2% in Q4 (transcontinental –6%, eastern +5%) as bid strategies focus on network balance and margin repair in early-2026 negotiations.
- Q4 GAAP revenue decreased 2% year-over-year, while operating income rose 19% and diluted EPS improved 24%; for FY 2025, revenue fell 1% and operating income increased 4%.
- Executed $25 million of cost-to-serve savings in Q4, reaching a $100 million annualized run rate, with expectations to exceed this level in 2026.
- 2025 capital allocation included $575 million of net CapEx and a record $923 million of share repurchases (6.3 million shares retired); 2026 CapEx is guided at $600–$800 million.
- Freight market described as fragile due to truckload capacity exits and tightening supply; intermodal volumes were down 2% in Q4, and dedicated fleet growth is expected to resume in 2026 after recent net losses.
- Maintains investment-grade leverage at just under 1× trailing EBITDA, with $700 million of notes maturing March 1, 2026, backed by an extended credit facility.
- Q4 GAAP revenue down 2% y/y; operating income up 19% and EPS up 24%; FY 2025 revenue down 1%, operating income up 4%
- Invested $575 M in capital, repurchased $923 M of stock (6.3 M shares), and executed $25 M+ in Q4 cost-to-serve savings (annualized > $100 M); expect $600–800 M net CapEx and have $700 M notes maturing Mar 2026
- For 2026, focus on disciplined growth via operational excellence, leveraging people, technology, and capacity investments (including Walmart intermodal assets), and margin repair
- Dedicated business sold ~385 trucks in Q4 (1,205 full year), near the 800–1,000 annual target; modest operating income growth expected in 2026 with net fleet growth shifting into 2026/2027
- Intermodal volumes down 2% in Q4 (transcontinental – 6%, eastern + 5%); pursuing bid strategy for better network balance, volume growth, and pricing; monitoring rail consolidation scenarios
- Fourth quarter 2025 revenue was $3.10 billion (–2%) with operating income of $246.5 million (+19%), delivering diluted EPS of $1.90 (+24% YoY).
- Full-year 2025 revenue totaled $12.00 billion (–1%), operating income was $865.1 million (+4%), and diluted EPS was $6.12 (+10% YoY).
- At December 31, 2025, J.B. Hunt held $17 million in cash and $1.47 billion of total debt, with net capital expenditures of $575 million for the year.
- The company repurchased 843,000 shares for $140 million in Q4 and 6.3 million shares for $923 million in FY 2025, with $968 million remaining under its buyback authorization.
- Revenue fell ~2% to $3.1 billion, net income rose to $181.1 million and EPS to $1.90 (24% increase)
- Operating income increased 19% to $246.5 million, supported by cost-management actions
- Mixed segment volumes: intermodal down 2%, transcontinental loads down 6%, eastern network loads up 5%
- Full-year 2025 revenue slipped 1% to $12 billion, with full-year operating income and EPS also rising
- Shares fell about 5% in after-hours trading after revenue missed projections by roughly $20 million despite EPS beating estimates
- Q4 2025 revenue was $3.10 billion (–2%), operating income was $246.5 million (+19%), and diluted EPS was $1.90 (+24%).
- Full-year 2025 revenue was $12.00 billion (–1%), operating income was $865.1 million (+4%), and diluted EPS was $6.12 (+10%).
- In Q4 2025, the company repurchased 843,000 shares for $140 million, and for the full year repurchased 6.3 million shares for $923 million, with $968 million remaining under authorization.
- On November 25, 2025, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. entered into a $1.7 billion Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, extending their existing $1.0 billion revolving credit facility to November 25, 2030, with two one-year extension options.
- The amended facility features a $400 million accordion option, increasing the revolver to $1.4 billion, and a six-month commitment period to fund up to $700 million in term loans maturing November 25, 2028.
- Borrowing costs are based on SOFR or Base Rate plus applicable margins, and the facility replaces the prior $1.5 billion credit agreement and the $500 million term loan repaid in March 2025.
- Proceeds may be used for equipment purchases, share repurchases, refinancing existing senior debt, and general working capital.
- Challenging freight market: Peak-season volumes aligned with Q3 expectations, but overall demand remains soft amid significant inflation and abundant capacity, with only select brokerage markets showing tightness.
- Intermodal growth: Eastern Network volumes rose mid-single to double digits despite depressed truck rates, driven by best-ever service quality and highway-to-rail conversions ahead of CSX’s Howard Street Tunnel opening.
- $100 M cost reduction: Launched a structural cost-savings initiative targeting $100 million in 2025, reaching ~80% of the run-rate in Q3; further business transformation and automation efforts planned to offset inflation.
- Dedicated segment pipeline: Maintains a healthy backlog targeting 1,000–1,200 new trucks annually for 800–1,000 net fleet growth, with startups now achieving profitability faster than in prior cycles.
- J.B. Hunt observed a peak season in line with its 3Q outlook, noting soft overall freight demand, pockets of brokerage tightness and improved customer forecast accuracy.
- The Eastern Network intermodal segment saw mid-single to double-digit volume growth despite depressed truck rates, driven by customer hedging against future rail price hikes and strong service delivery.
- Introduced a $100 million structural cost reduction program in early 2025, achieving over 80% of the annualized run rate in Q3, with further gains expected via targeted business transformation.
- For 2026, the company is prioritizing operational excellence and cost control, remains cautious on demand, and highlights potential regulatory impacts on up to 400,000 drivers alongside new tax law effects.
- J.B. Hunt CFO Brad Delco noted high customer net promoter scores, announced a $100 million structural cost reduction initiative, and emphasized operational excellence amid weaker Q3 freight demand.
- Dedicated Contract Services outperformed broader market due to its scale, continuous improvement program (Customer Value Delivery), success-based CapEx contracts underwritten to ROIC, and an average new account size of 15–17 trucks in a $90 billion addressable private fleet segment.
- Intermodal segment expects typical Q4 seasonality with October as the peak month, sees localized supply tightness, and focuses on restoring service reliability—targeting 98–99% on-time performance through tailored programs and proprietary container assets.
- The company delivered flat revenue but achieved an 8% uplift in operating income and 18% EPS growth year-over-year in Q3, driven by disciplined cost control despite over 3% inflationary pressures.
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