NASDAQ$JBHT
J.B.Hunt Transport Services Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
J.B. Hunt's financial performance declined in Q3 2023 due to lower revenue across all segments, increased equipment-related costs, and higher insurance and claims expenses.
J.B. Hunt reported a decrease in net earnings and revenue for Q3 2023, with net earnings at $187.4 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, compared to $269.4 million, or $2.57 per diluted share, in Q3 2022. Total operating revenue decreased by 18% to $3.16 billion. The decline was attributed to lower revenue per load in Intermodal and Truckload, decreased volume in Integrated Capacity Solutions, and fewer stops in Final Mile Services.
- Total operating revenue decreased by 18% year-over-year, reaching $3.16 billion.
- Net earnings declined to $187.4 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.80.
- Operating income decreased by 33% due to lower revenue and higher costs.
- Intermodal volume increased by 1%, while revenue per load decreased significantly.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
J.B.Hunt · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.16B
Revenue by segment
J.B.Hunt · $2.86B total across 5 segments · Q3 2023
- Intermodal$1.28B-20.0%44.8%
- Dedicated Contract Services$862M-8.1%30.2%
- Integrated Capacity Solutions$350M-31.1%12.3%
- Final Mile Services$186M+17.3%6.5%
- Truckload$179M+21.4%6.3%
Forward guidance
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on current information. Actual results may differ due to various factors outlined in the company's report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. The company assumes no obligation to update these statements.
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 2023
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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