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Trucking Freight/Courier Services
Quarterly ResultJul 24, 2026, 02:36 PM

J.B. Hunt Q2 Diluted EPS $1.91, Up 45.8%

AI Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported strong second-quarter 2026 results with diluted EPS increasing by 45.8% to $1.91 and total operating revenues rising by 19.4% to $3.50 billion. Net earnings for the quarter were $181.0 million, up 40.7%. The company also continued its share repurchase program and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 diluted EPS increased 45.8% to $1.91 from $1.31 in Q2 2025.
  • Total operating revenues for Q2 2026 rose 19.4% to $3.50 billion, up from $2.93 billion in Q2 2025.
  • Net earnings for Q2 2026 were $181.0 million, a 40.7% increase from $128.6 million in Q2 2025.
  • Intermodal (JBI) segment revenues grew to $1.75 billion in Q2 2026, with operating income of $150.9 million.
  • Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment revenues reached $920.7 million in Q2 2026, generating $102.5 million in operating income.
  • The company repurchased $97.8 million of common stock in Q2 2026 and $177.8 million year-to-date.
  • A quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share was declared for Q2 and Q3 2026.
  • Long-term debt increased to $1.15 billion at June 30, 2026, from $766.9 million at December 31, 2025, after repaying $700 million senior notes.