Q1 25 EPS
$1.17
BEAT +2.18%
Est. $1.15
Q1 25 Revenue
$2.92B
BEAT +0.66%
Est. $2.90B
vs S&P Since Q1 25
+61.4%
BEATING MARKET
JBHT +98.5% vs S&P +37.1%
Market Reaction
Did JBHT Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results
J.B. Hunt Transport Services edged past Wall Street expectations in the first quarter of 2025, though the results still painted a picture of a freight market grinding through a difficult stretch. The logistics giant posted EPS of $1.17, ahead of the … Read more J.B. Hunt Transport Services edged past Wall Street expectations in the first quarter of 2025, though the results still painted a picture of a freight market grinding through a difficult stretch. The logistics giant posted EPS of $1.17, ahead of the $1.15 consensus by 2.18%, while revenue of $2.92 billion topped estimates by 0.66%, even as that top line slipped 0.8% from a year earlier. The modest beats masked real pressure beneath the surface, as operating income fell 8% to $178.68 million, weighed down by elevated insurance claims and premium expenses, higher group medical costs, and rising equipment and maintenance charges across most segments. The one genuine bright spot was the Intermodal division, which recorded its highest first-quarter load volume in company history on an 8% increase in loads, though lower yields prevented that momentum from fully translating to the bottom line. With shippers reportedly approaching contract negotiations cautiously amid tariff-driven uncertainty, J.B. Hunt offered no formal revenue or earnings guidance, though it does expect its full-year 2025 effective tax rate to land between 24.00% and 25.00%.
Key Takeaways
- • Intermodal volume increased 8% YoY with highest first quarter volume in company history
- • Eastern network intermodal loads increased 13%
- • ICS gross profit margin improved to 15.3% from 14.3%
- • JBT operating income increased 66% through better safety results and cost management
- • DCS productivity excluding fuel surcharge increased 4% from contracted price escalators
- • Truckload trailer turns improved 9% from better network balance and velocity
JBHT YoY Financials
Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, source: SEC Filings
JBHT Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
JBHT Earnings Trends
JBHT vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
JBHT EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
JBHT Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
JBHT Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | $1.49 | — | $3.06B | +3.49% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $1.81 | $1.90 | +4.78% | $3.10B | -0.70% |
| FY Full Year | $6.04 | $6.12 | +1.33% | $12.00B | -0.18% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $1.46 | $1.76 | +20.55% | $3.05B | +0.99% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $1.32 | $1.31 | -0.86% | $2.93B | +0.09% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $1.15 | $1.17 | +2.18% | $2.92B | +0.66% |