JB Hunt Transport Services' stock price target raised by Raymond James to $165.00, up 6.45% from previous target of $155.00.

Raymond James has raised its price target for JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) to $165 from $155, maintaining its "Outperform" rating. The change reflects continued confidence in JBHT's performance in the transportation services industry. Analysts forecast an average target price of $156.14 with a high estimate of $180 and a low estimate of $130, implying an upside of 3.22% from the current price.

Raymond James has updated its price target for JB Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) to $165 from $155, maintaining its "Outperform" rating. The change reflects continued confidence in JBHT's performance within the transportation services industry [1].

The new price target, set by Raymond James Analyst Patrick Tyler Brown, represents a 6.45% increase from the previous target. The updated forecast comes as analysts remain optimistic about JBHT's market prospects.

According to a recent report by GuruFocus, the estimated GF Value for JBHT in one year is $171.01, suggesting an upside of 13.05% from the current price of $151.27 [2]. This valuation is based on historical multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.

Wall Street analysts offer a variety of price targets for JBHT, with an average target of $156.14, ranging from $130 to $180. This average target implies an upside of 3.22% from the current price of $151.27 [1]. The consensus recommendation from 27 brokerage firms is currently 2.2, indicating an "Outperform" status [1].

In the second quarter of 2025, JBHT reported U.S. GAAP net earnings of $128.6 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.31, compared to $135.9 million and $1.32 in the same period last year. Total operating revenue was $2.93 billion, flat with the second quarter of 2024 [2].

The company's revenue was driven by a 6% increase in Intermodal (JBI) loads and a 13% increase in Truckload (JBT) loads. However, Final Mile Services (FMS) revenue declined by 10%, offsetting the growth in other segments. Overall, operating income decreased 4% to $197.3 million compared to the second quarter of 2024 [2].

Raymond James' updated price target for JBHT reflects a positive outlook on the company's performance and growth prospects in the transportation services industry. Investors should consider this update as a signal of JBHT's promising market potential.

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2978739/jbht-stock-target-price-raised-by-raymond-james-jbht-stock-news
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/JB-HUNT-TRANSPORT-SERVICE-9769/news/JB-Hunt-Transport-Services-Press-release-q2-2025-earnings-release-50516939/