Why is JBHT Down Today?

JBHT
$229.90
▼ -2.02% ($-4.63)
Last updated: Sep 24, 2026 7:37 PM ET

About JB Hunt Transport Services Inc

J.B. Hunt Transport Services ranks among the top surface transportation companies in North America by revenue. Its primary operating segments are intermodal delivery, which uses the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of its owned containers (48% of sales), dedicated trucking...

Sector: TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)
Market Cap: $12.84B
Forward P/E: 23.0
52-Week Range: $130.12 - $299.76
Employees: 33,646

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector is down 2.0% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector: -2.0%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

JBHT is underperforming the market (-1.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.08%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-0.01%
JBHT
This Stock
-2.02%
vs S&P 500: -1.94%
vs Nasdaq: -2.01%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, JBHT is expected to trade between:
$223.00 - $234.50

Key Level to Watch

$218.41 support
Watch for breakdown below $229.90

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Last updated: Sep 24, 2026 7:37 PM (-93 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.66
Put/Call Ratio
59.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 6,107
Put Volume: 4,034
Total: 10,141

Historical Context

JBHT has moved more than 3.0% down on 12 occasions in the past year.

25.0%
Continuation Rate
3/12 times continued down
+0.29%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 16, 2026 (-13.3%) → Next day: 0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is JBHT stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector is down 2.0% on average.

Is JBHT stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, JBHT shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the JBHT stock price target?

JBHT is currently trading at $229.90. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $223.00 - $234.50. See long-term price prediction →

Will JBHT stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that JBHT's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $218.41 (support).

Is JBHT stock oversold or overbought?

JBHT's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 29.8. This indicates oversold conditions - the stock may be due for a bounce as selling pressure appears exhausted.

What is the momentum for JBHT stock?

JBHT's 10-day momentum indicator is at -37.55. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is JBHT outperforming or underperforming the market?

JBHT (-2.02%) is currently underperforming the market (-1.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.08%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -0.01%.

What does MACD indicate for JBHT?

JBHT's MACD (-9.94) is currently below the signal line (-6.74), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 29.7) is strong.

Is JBHT in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, JBHT is in a bearish trend. The price ($229.90) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($256.09) and 50-day SMA ($268.52). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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