Quick answer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) reported earnings of $1.82 per share for the quarter ended Sep 2026 on Oct 15, 2026, which beat the $1.81 consensus forecast by 0.6%. The stock closed +1.4% on the report day ($235.31 vs $232.16 the session before) and is -1.5% through Oct 16, 2026.
EPS (Sep 2026)$1.82
Consensus$1.81
Surprise+0.6%
Report-day move+1.4%
EPS vs consensus, last four quarters
| Quarter ended | Reported | EPS | Consensus | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 10/15/2026 | $1.82 | $1.81 | +0.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 7/15/2026 | $1.91 | $1.71 | +11.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 4/15/2026 | $1.49 | $1.45 | +2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 1/15/2026 | $1.90 | $1.81 | +5.0% |
JBHT beat the consensus EPS forecast in 4 of the last 4 quarters (Nasdaq / Zacks data).
Revenue by quarter (SEC XBRL, Revenues)
| Quarter | Revenue | Year earlier | YoY | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016 | $1.72B | $1.62B | +6.2% | 10-K filed Feb 23, 2018 |
| Jan 1, 2017 – Mar 31, 2017 | $1.63B | $1.53B | +6.6% | 10-K filed Feb 23, 2018 |
| Apr 1, 2017 – Jun 30, 2017 | $1.73B | $1.62B | +6.9% | 10-K filed Feb 23, 2018 |
| Jul 1, 2017 – Sep 30, 2017 | $1.84B | $1.69B | +9.0% | 10-K filed Feb 23, 2018 |
| Oct 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017 | $1.99B | $1.72B | +15.6% | 10-K filed Feb 23, 2018 |
Diluted EPS as filed with the SEC
| Quarter | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025 | $1.17 | 10-Q filed Apr 24, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 | $1.31 | 10-Q filed Jul 24, 2026 |
| Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025 | $1.76 | 10-Q filed Oct 24, 2025 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | $1.49 | 10-Q filed Apr 24, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 | $1.91 | 10-Q filed Jul 24, 2026 |
SEC XBRL figures come from 10-Q/10-K filings, so the newest quarter appears only after the 10-Q is filed; reported quarterly values only (no derived Q4).
Stock reaction
| Date | Close | Change vs pre-report close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session before report | Oct 14, 2026 | $232.16 | – |
| Report day | Oct 15, 2026 | $235.31 | +1.36% |
| Next session | Oct 16, 2026 | $228.78 | -1.46% |
Nasdaq does not always state whether the report came before the open or after the close, so both the report-day and next-session moves are shown.
Sources
- SEC XBRL: J.B. Hunt Transport Services Revenues (latest filing Feb 23, 2018)
- SEC XBRL: J.B. Hunt Transport Services diluted EPS (latest filing Jul 24, 2026)
- SEC EDGAR: J.B. Hunt Transport Services Form 8-K (earnings release), Items 2.02,9.01 (filed Oct 15, 2026)
- Nasdaq: JBHT earnings surprise history and next date (retrieved Oct 19, 2026)
- Nasdaq: JBHT historical prices (through Oct 16, 2026 close)