Forward PE Ratio: 37.37
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
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Market Cap
$26.65B
Forward PE Ratio
37.37
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) | $26.65B | 37.37 |
| Everpure, Inc. (P)vs › | $26.92B | 39.95 |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $26.23B | 18.03 |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $25.71B | 41.96 |
| Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs › | $27.63B | 17.24 |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB)vs › | $25.65B | 24.25 |
| Symbotic Inc. (SYM)vs › | $27.69B | 80.84 |
| nVent Electric plc (NVT)vs › | $25.56B | 33.76 |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.06B | 49.93 |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs › | $28.26B | 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 EstimatesAt 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 end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $7.40 | $7.17 – $7.51 | 16 | 38.2x |
| 2027-12-31 | $9.24 | $8.59 – $10.43 | 16 | 30.6x |
| 2028-12-31 | $10.53 | $9.41 – $11.63 | 4 | 26.8x |
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.
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Integrated Freight & Logistics
- CEO
- Shelley Simpson