NASDAQ$JBHT

J.B.Hunt Transport Services Inc · Q3 2020 earnings

Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

J.B. Hunt's financial performance for Q3 2020 was reported, showcasing growth in revenue and earnings per share.

J.B. Hunt reported a strong third quarter with increased revenue and earnings per share compared to the same period last year. Revenue growth was driven by strong performance in ICS, FMS, DCS, and JBT segments, while earnings were positively impacted by lower interest expenses and a favorable tax rate.

  • Total operating revenue increased to $2.47 billion, up from $2.36 billion in Q3 2019.
  • Net earnings rose to $125.5 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, compared to $118.4 million, or $1.10 per diluted share in Q3 2019.
  • Significant revenue growth was observed in ICS (25%), FMS (34%), DCS (9%), and JBT (14%).
  • Operating income totaled $175.5 million, compared to $167.9 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$2.47B

Previous: $2.36B+4.6%
EPS (adj)

$1.18

Previous: $1.40-15.7%
Intermodal Revenue/Load

-$5.00

Previous: $0.00
Final Mile Stops

34

Previous: 0
Truckload Rev/Load

$5.00

Previous: $0.00
Capital Expenditures

-$560M

Previous: -$722M+22.5%
Free Cash Flow

-$434M

Previous: -$604M+28.1%
Net Income

$125M

Previous: $118M+6.0%
Operating Income

$176M

Previous: $168M+4.6%
Gross Profit

-$145M

Previous: -$182M+20.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$319M

Previous: $75.1M+324.0%
Total Assets

$5.78B

Previous: $5.39B+7.3%
Stock-Based Comp

$14.6M

Previous: $13.9M+5.4%

Revenue & EPS history

J.B.Hunt · Revenue · Quarterly

$2.47B

Q3 2020+4.6%vs Q3 2019
Beat estimate in 10 of 16 quarters(63%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

J.B.Hunt · $2.49B total across 5 segments · Q3 2020

  • Intermodal
    $1.21B-1.6%
  • Dedicated Contract Services
    $553M+1.1%
  • Integrated Capacity Solutions
    $431M+27.9%
  • Final Mile Services
    $182M+22.1%
  • Truckload
    $109M+16.0%

Forward guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements based on current information. Actual results may differ materially due to various factors outlined in the company's reports.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020

Historical avgQ3 2020

+0.8%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.2%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.4%

Avg return

30 days after

61%

42 / 69 earnings

Positive

+22.1%

Q3 2025

Best reaction

-12.6%

Q3 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.2%+12.0%+17.0%
Q4 2025+3.1%+1.5%+7.4%
Q3 2025+22.1%+21.7%+17.3%
Q2 2025-0.7%-1.3%-4.5%
Q1 2025-7.7%-5.9%+9.6%
Q4 2024-7.6%-6.5%-8.9%
Q3 2024+2.7%+0.8%+5.2%
Q2 2024-3.4%-3.2%-1.4%
Q1 2024-9.2%-9.6%-8.4%
Q4 2023+3.7%+7.2%+10.4%
Q3 2023-9.2%-10.4%-9.2%
Q2 2023+6.5%+6.7%+3.6%
Q1 2023-1.0%-0.2%-2.6%
Q4 2022+4.8%+9.8%+6.8%
Q3 2022+1.3%-0.3%+8.2%
Q2 2022+3.0%+3.4%+14.1%
Q1 2022+1.1%-1.5%-5.3%
Q4 2021-0.7%-1.5%-7.0%
Q3 2021+7.9%+11.3%+13.7%
Q2 2021-0.4%+1.4%+5.0%
Q1 2021+1.8%-0.5%+4.3%
Q4 2020-1.0%-3.5%-3.0%
Q3 2020-12.6%-11.8%-8.9%
Q2 2020+5.0%+2.1%+5.3%
Q1 2020+6.2%+13.3%+4.0%
Q4 2019-3.3%-4.6%-8.1%
Q3 2019+5.5%+5.5%+6.7%
Q2 2019+5.2%+11.6%+4.9%
Q1 2019-6.0%-8.9%-10.4%
Q4 2018+9.4%+7.1%+17.2%
Q3 2018+4.2%+2.1%-3.7%
Q2 2018-0.2%-0.5%-0.4%
Q1 2018+5.7%+6.0%+11.0%
Q4 2017+2.5%+4.1%-0.1%
Q3 2017-6.2%-3.6%-6.0%
Q2 2017+0.2%-0.3%+5.9%
Q1 2017-0.2%+2.0%-6.3%
Q4 2016-3.6%-1.6%+3.1%
Q3 2016-1.3%-2.1%+14.1%
Q2 2016-5.2%-2.3%-3.4%
Q1 2016+3.5%
Q4 2015+3.8%
Q3 2015+3.0%
Q2 2015-1.4%
Q1 2015+4.5%
Q4 2014+1.2%
Q3 2014+3.3%
Q2 2014+5.5%
Q1 2014+4.1%
Q4 2013-3.8%
Q3 2013+0.8%
Q2 2013-0.3%
Q1 2013-3.8%
Q4 2012+6.5%
Q3 2012+6.9%
Q2 2012-6.7%
Q1 2012+2.8%
Q4 2011+1.2%
Q3 2011-2.6%
Q2 2011-0.3%
Q1 2010-1.9%
Q1 2011+0.9%
Q4 2010+2.0%
Q3 2010+0.4%
Q3 2009+0.4%
Q2 2010+1.5%
Q4 2008+1.5%
Q2 2009+1.5%
Q4 2009+1.5%

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