Should I buy J.B. Hunt (JBHT) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 81% of its targets hit on this sector (210 calls tested). It aims for $235 (+2.6 %), call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027 (6 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on J.B. Hunt
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 60 % | +28.6 % | 5 | $239 +4% |
| JP Morgan | 73 % | +28.2 % | 15 | $287 +25% |
| Citigroup | 60 % | +24.6 % | 10 | $254 +11% |
| B of A Securities | 60 % | +22.7 % | 20 | $302 +32% |
| Wells Fargo | 56 % | +15.6 % | 18 | $305 +33% |
| Raymond James | 68 % | +13.3 % | 28 | $300 +31% |
| UBS | 70 % | +11.8 % | 10 | $264 +15% |
| Stephens & Co. | 47 % | +11.2 % | 17 | $370 +62% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 60% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 20 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $295, i.e. +29% from the current price ($229).
- The most reliable firm on JBHT, Stifel (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $289 (call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027) (+26%) in its most recent call, and $261 (call made on July 13, 2026, maturing on July 13, 2027) (+14%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 20 ratings, 7 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- High valuation (P/E ~33): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on JBHT
Median target $295 (+29%) · 20 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in J.B. Hunt now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 60% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $295 (+29%), and Stifel (most reliable on JBHT, 100%) targets $289. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~33). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in J.B. Hunt?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($295) is still +29% above the current price ($229) (most reliable on JBHT: Stifel, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is J.B. Hunt still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($229) and its estimated value: analysts target $295 on median (+29%), with 60% buys (most reliable on JBHT: Stifel, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on JBHT and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying JBHT?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 20 ratings, 7 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full J.B. Hunt profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).