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JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

The forward PE ratio is 37.37 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (37.37) = Close Price ($282.61) / Consensus Forward EPS ($7.40)

JBHT Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

37.37

JBHT Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

JBHT

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Current

Market Cap

$26.65B

Forward PE Ratio

37.37

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Everpure, Inc.

vs JBHT

Market Cap

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Forward PE Ratio

39.95

CPRT

Copart, Inc.

vs JBHT

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$26.23B

Forward PE Ratio

18.03

ATI

ATI Inc.

vs JBHT

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$25.71B

Forward PE Ratio

41.96

OTIS

Otis Worldwide Corporation

vs JBHT

Market Cap

$27.63B

Forward PE Ratio

17.24

HUBB

Hubbell Incorporated

vs JBHT

Market Cap

$25.65B

Forward PE Ratio

24.25

SYM

Symbotic Inc.

vs JBHT

Market Cap

$27.69B

Forward PE Ratio

80.84

NVT

nVent Electric plc

vs JBHT

Market Cap

$25.56B

Forward PE Ratio

33.76

CW

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

vs JBHT

Market Cap

$28.06B

Forward PE Ratio

49.93

XYL

Xylem Inc.

vs JBHT

Market Cap

$28.26B

Forward PE Ratio

21.43

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

42.8

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

37.4

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $7.40 implies +14.6% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $6.46.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

View All Analyst Estimates

At today's $282.61 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2026-12-31$7.40$7.17 – $7.511638.2x
2027-12-31$9.24$8.59 – $10.431630.6x
2028-12-31$10.53$9.41 – $11.63426.8x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)?
The forward PE ratio for JBHT stock is 37.37.

About J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Operating across North America, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. specializes in ground transportation, last-mile delivery, and comprehensive logistics solutions. Its operations are structured into five distinct divisions: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Final Mile Services (FMS), and Truckload (JBT). The Intermodal (JBI) division facilitates freight movement using multiple transport modes. This segment boasts a substantial asset base, including 104,973 company-owned trailers, a self-maintained fleet of 85,649 chassis, 5,612 company-owned tractors, 582 independent contractor vehicles, and a workforce of 6,943 company drivers. Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) focuses on engineering, implementing, and managing bespoke supply chain strategies for diverse transportation requirements. As of December 31, 2021, its fleet comprised 11,139 company-owned trucks, 544 client-owned trucks, and 6 contractor trucks, complemented by 21,069 company-owned trailers and 7,753 customer-owned trailers. Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) delivers comprehensive freight brokerage and logistics services. Offerings span specialized transport options such as flatbed, temperature-controlled, expedited, and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, alongside standard dry-van and intermodal modalities. This segment also features an online platform connecting various transportation options and offers outsourcing solutions for clients' logistics needs. Final Mile Services (FMS) handles last-stage delivery operations. This is supported by 1,272 company-owned trucks, 272 customer-supplied trucks, 19 independent contractor trucks, 1,036 company-owned trailers, and 185 client-owned trailers. The Truckload (JBT) segment specializes in over-the-road dry-van freight transport, deploying 734 company-owned tractors and 11,172 company-owned trailers. Across its segments, the company facilitates the movement of a diverse array of goods, including consumer products (e.g., general merchandise, specialty items, appliances, food and beverages, soaps and cosmetics, electronics), industrial materials (e.g., forest and paper products, building materials, automotive parts), agricultural products, and chemicals. Established in 1961, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas.

Lowell, AR
33,646 employees
Industrials / Integrated Freight & Logistics
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Integrated Freight & Logistics
CEO
Shelley Simpson