Stock Pulse
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) is expected to report declining Q1 2025 earnings and revenue due to weak freight demand and higher interest expenses [2], [3]. Susquehanna downgraded JBHT to Neutral and lowered their price target, reflecting a cautious outlook on the trucking industry [5]. Despite these challenges, Moody's reaffirmed JBHT's Baa1 debt rating with a stable outlook, citing strong credit metrics and positive free cash flow [4]. While JBHT demonstrated strong operational performance in 2024, including record intermodal volumes [7], concerns remain about the impact of a potential recession on the trucking industry [1]. Insider activity shows a mix of stock acquisitions and disposals, typical for compensation practices and planned sales [9], [11]. The company will release its Q1 2025 earnings on April 15th [6].