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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Reports U.S. GAAP Revenues, Net Earnings and Earnings Per Share for the Third Quarter 2025

  • Third Quarter 2025 Revenue: $3.05 billion; flat
  • Third Quarter 2025 Operating Income: $242.7 million; up 8%
  • Third Quarter 2025 Diluted EPS: $1.76 vs. $1.49; up 18%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced third quarter 2025 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net earnings of $170.8 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.76 versus third quarter 2024 net earnings of $152.1 million, or $1.49 per diluted share.

“I’m proud of our people for their hard work to deliver this improved financial performance,” said Shelley Simpson, president and CEO. “I remain confident in our long-term strategy focused on operational excellence with our customers, safety performance, and execution on the efforts to lower our cost to serve to deliver value for all of our stakeholders.”

Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $3.05 billion compared with $3.07 billion for the third quarter 2024, a decrease of less than 1%. Revenue performance was driven by a 1% and 4% decline in gross revenue per load in Intermodal (JBI) and Truckload (JBT), respectively, a decrease in load volume of 8% and 1% in Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) and Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS®), respectively, and 8% fewer stops in Final Mile Services® (FMS). These items were partially offset by an improvement in DCS productivity of 3%, a 9% increase in revenue per load in ICS and 14% load growth in JBT. Current quarter total operating revenue, excluding fuel surcharge revenue, decreased less than 1% versus the comparable period.

Operating income for the current quarter increased 8% to $242.7 million versus $224.1 million for the third quarter 2024. Operating income increased primarily due to structural cost removal as part of our efforts to lower our cost to serve, improved productivity across the organization and lower purchase transportation costs compared to third quarter 2024. On a consolidated basis, operating income as a percentage of gross revenue increased year-over-year as a result of the same aforementioned items, partially offset by higher professional-driver wages and benefit expense and higher equipment-related costs as a percentage of gross revenue.

Net interest expense for the current quarter decreased compared to third quarter 2024 due primarily to lower interest rates and the resolution of certain tax positions, partially offset by a higher average debt balance.

The effective income tax rate in the current quarter was 24.0% versus 25.2% in the third quarter 2024. The decrease was due to the resolution of certain tax positions. We expect our 2025 annual tax rate to be approximately 24.5%.

Segment Information:

Intermodal (JBI)

  • Third Quarter 2025 Segment Revenue: $1.52 billion; down 2%
  • Third Quarter 2025 Operating Income: $125.0 million; up 12%

Intermodal volume decreased 1% over the same period in 2024. Transcontinental network loads decreased 6%, while Eastern network loads increased 6% compared to the third quarter 2024. Our decision during bid season to prioritize network balance, especially in the Transcontinental network, pressured volumes compared to last year but reduced empty moves from the network. Volume growth in our Eastern network remained strong, driven by the value proposition it presents for customers and reliable rail service. Segment gross revenue decreased 2% from the prior-year period, reflecting the 1% decrease in volume and a 1% decrease in gross revenue per load, resulting from changes in the mix of freight, fuel surcharge revenue, and customer rates. Revenue per load excluding fuel surcharge revenue decreased 1% year-over-year.

Operating income increased 12% compared to the prior year period in the third quarter primarily from improved network balance and efficiency improvements associated with the initiative to lower our cost to serve. During the quarter, a more balanced network resulted in fewer empty container moves and drove efficiency throughout our drayage fleet.

Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)

  • Third Quarter 2025 Segment Revenue: $864 million; up 2%
  • Third Quarter 2025 Operating Income: $104.3 million; up 9%

DCS revenue increased 2% during the current quarter over the same period 2024 driven by a 3% improvement in productivity (revenue per truck per week) partially offset by a 1% decline in average trucks. Productivity excluding fuel surcharge revenue increased 3% from a year ago driven by contracted indexed-based price escalators and a decline in idled equipment. On a net basis, there were 59 fewer revenue producing trucks in the fleet by the end of the quarter compared to the prior-year period and 37 fewer versus the end of the second quarter 2025. Customer retention rates are approximately 95%.

Operating income increased 9% from the prior-year quarter primarily from higher revenue combined with lower equipment-related expenses, execution on the initiative to lower our cost to serve and the maturing of new business onboarded over the trailing twelve months. These items were partially offset by increases in insurance premiums.

Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)

  • Third Quarter 2025 Segment Revenue: $276 million; down 1%
  • Third Quarter 2025 Operating (Loss): $(0.8) million; vs. $(3.3) million in Q3'24

ICS revenue declined 1% during the current quarter versus the third quarter 2024. Overall segment volume decreased 8% versus the prior-year period. Revenue per load increased 9% compared to the third quarter 2024 due to increases in both contractual and transactional rates as well as changes in customer mix. Contractual volume represented approximately 63% of the total load volume and 64% of the total revenue in the current quarter compared to 62% and 61%, respectively, in third quarter 2024.

Operating loss was $0.8 million compared to an operating loss of $3.3 million in the third quarter 2024. Operating results improved from the prior-year quarter primarily due to lower personnel-related expenses, reduced technology costs and insurance claims expense. Gross profit decreased 17% as lower gross profit margins more than offset higher revenue per load. Gross profit margins decreased to 15.0% in the current period versus 17.9% in the prior period as the lack of project work in the third quarter this year as compared to the prior year more than offset the benefits of our disciplined bid strategy and effective sourcing of capacity. ICS carrier base increased 13% year-over-year following declines last year from changes made to carrier qualification requirements to mitigate cargo theft.

Final Mile Services (FMS)

  • Third Quarter 2025 Segment Revenue: $206 million; down 5%
  • Third Quarter 2025 Operating Income: $6.9 million; down 42%

FMS revenue decreased 5% compared to the same period 2024 primarily driven by general softness in demand across many of the end markets served and a change in mix between our asset and asset-lite businesses within FMS.

Operating income decreased 42% compared to the prior-year period primarily driven by the decline in segment revenue along with higher insurance claims expense as compared to the prior-year period. These items were partially offset by lower personnel-related expenses and progress on the initiative to lower our cost to serve.

Truckload (JBT)

  • Third Quarter 2025 Segment Revenue: $190 million; up 10%
  • Third Quarter 2025 Operating Income: $7.4 million; down 9%

JBT segment gross revenue increased 10% compared to the same period in the previous year. Segment gross revenue excluding fuel surcharge revenue increased 10% due to a 14% increase in load volume partially offset by a 4% decline in gross revenue per load excluding fuel surcharge revenue. Total average effective trailer count decreased by approximately 480 units, or 4% versus the prior-year period. Trailer turns in the quarter were up 19% from the prior-year period primarily due to higher load volume and better network balance as compared to the third quarter 2024.

JBT segment operating income decreased 9% to $7.4 million versus the third quarter 2024. The decrease in operating income was primarily driven by higher insurance claims expense and equipment-related costs. JBT segment operating income as a percentage of segment gross revenue decreased year-over-year due to the aforementioned items as well as higher third-party capacity costs as a percentage of revenue. JBT continues to leverage the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform to grow capacity and capability for the 360box® service offering. J.B. Hunt’s 360box volume increased 11% versus the third quarter 2024.

Cash Flow and Capitalization:

At September 30, 2025, we had approximately $1.60 billion outstanding on various debt instruments compared to $1.53 billion at September 30, 2024 and $1.48 billion at December 31, 2024.

Our net capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 approximated $490.9 million compared to $488.1 million for the same period 2024. At September 30, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $52 million.

In the third quarter 2025, we purchased approximately 1,600,000 shares of common stock for approximately $230 million. At September 30, 2025, we had approximately $107 million remaining under our share repurchase authorization. Actual shares outstanding at September 30, 2025 approximated 95.2 million.

Conference Call Information:

The company will hold a conference call today from 4:00–5:00 p.m. CDT to discuss the quarterly earnings. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call live over the internet by going to investor.jbhunt.com. Please log on 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an online replay of the earnings call webcast will be available a few hours after the completion of the call.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent we become aware that it will not be achieved for any reason. This press release and additional information will be available to interested parties on our website, www.jbhunt.com.

About J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company’s industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity, J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.

 
 
 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended September 30

2025

 

2024

 

 

% Of

 

 

 

% Of

Amount

 

Revenue

 

Amount

 

Revenue

 
Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues $

2,667,276

$

2,678,484

Fuel surcharge revenues

385,621

389,687

Total operating revenues

3,052,897

100.0

%

3,068,171

100.0

%

 
Operating expenses
Rents and purchased transportation

1,332,386

43.6

%

1,380,380

45.0

%

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

822,193

26.9

%

809,494

26.4

%

Depreciation and amortization

179,125

5.9

%

187,982

6.1

%

Fuel and fuel taxes

164,008

5.4

%

158,792

5.2

%

Operating supplies and expenses

132,701

4.3

%

127,889

4.2

%

Insurance and claims

82,015

2.7

%

78,441

2.6

%

General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions

69,004

2.3

%

72,389

2.2

%

Operating taxes and licenses

18,020

0.6

%

17,705

0.6

%

Communication and utilities

10,788

0.4

%

10,991

0.4

%

Total operating expenses

2,810,240

92.1

%

2,844,063

92.7

%

Operating income

242,657

7.9

%

224,108

7.3

%

Net interest expense

17,871

0.5

%

20,751

0.7

%

Earnings before income taxes

224,786

7.4

%

203,357

6.6

%

Income taxes

53,937

1.8

%

51,291

1.6

%

Net earnings $

170,849

5.6

%

$

152,066

5.0

%

Average diluted shares outstanding

96,847

102,135

Diluted earnings per share $

1.76

$

1.49

 
 
 
 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30

2025

 

2024

 

 

% Of

 

 

 

% Of

Amount

 

Revenue

 

Amount

 

Revenue

 
Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues $

7,803,324

$

7,775,991

Fuel surcharge revenues

1,099,146

1,164,865

Total operating revenues

8,902,470

100.0

%

8,940,856

100.0

%

 
Operating expenses
Rents and purchased transportation

3,892,622

43.7

%

3,935,379

44.0

%

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

2,438,781

27.4

%

2,420,425

27.1

%

Depreciation and amortization

535,581

6.0

%

555,637

6.2

%

Fuel and fuel taxes

477,652

5.4

%

496,610

5.6

%

Operating supplies and expenses

384,399

4.3

%

371,305

4.2

%

Insurance and claims

251,870

2.8

%

227,348

2.5

%

General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions

216,850

2.5

%

223,878

2.4

%

Operating taxes and licenses

53,270

0.6

%

52,815

0.6

%

Communication and utilities

32,833

0.4

%

33,273

0.4

%

Total operating expenses

8,283,858

93.1

%

8,316,670

93.0

%

Operating income

618,612

6.9

%

624,186

7.0

%

Net interest expense

57,754

0.6

%

56,598

0.7

%

Earnings before income taxes

560,858

6.3

%

567,588

6.3

%

Income taxes

143,645

1.6

%

152,156

1.7

%

Net earnings $

417,213

4.7

%

$

415,432

4.6

%

Average diluted shares outstanding

98,424

103,126

Diluted earnings per share $

4.24

$

4.03

 
 
 
 

Financial Information By Segment

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended September 30

2025

 

2024

 

 

% Of

 

 

 

% Of

Amount

 

Total

 

Amount

 

Total

 
Revenue
 
Intermodal $

1,520,377

 

50%

$

1,556,774

 

51%

Dedicated

864,110

 

28%

845,963

 

28%

Integrated Capacity Solutions

276,343

 

9%

278,177

 

9%

Final Mile Services

206,481

 

7%

218,318

 

7%

Truckload

189,743

 

6%

173,223

 

5%

Subtotal

3,057,054

 

100%

3,072,455

 

100%

Intersegment eliminations

(4,157

)

(0%)

(4,284

)

(0%)

Consolidated revenue $

3,052,897

 

100%

$

3,068,171

 

100%

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

 

 

Intermodal $

125,003

 

52%

$

111,785

 

50%

Dedicated

104,282

 

43%

95,510

 

43%

Integrated Capacity Solutions

(752

)

(0%)

(3,255

)

(1%)

Final Mile Services

6,913

 

2%

12,021

 

5%

Truckload

7,436

 

3%

8,151

 

3%

Other (1)

(225

)

(0%)

(104

)

(0%)

Operating income $

242,657

 

100%

$

224,108

 

100%

 
 
 

Nine Months Ended September 30

2025

 

2024

 

 

% Of

 

 

 

% Of

Amount

 

Total

 

Amount

 

Total

Revenue
 
Intermodal $

4,427,515

 

50%

$

4,359,621

 

49%

Dedicated

2,533,157

 

28%

2,556,989

 

29%

Integrated Capacity Solutions

804,628

 

9%

833,841

 

9%

Final Mile Services

617,812

 

7%

682,887

 

8%

Truckload

533,339

 

6%

519,631

 

5%

Subtotal

8,916,451

 

100%

8,952,969

 

100%

Intersegment eliminations

(13,981

)

(0%)

(12,113

)

(0%)

Consolidated revenue $

8,902,470

 

100%

$

8,940,856

 

100%

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

 

 

Intermodal $

315,137

 

51%

$

312,918

 

50%

Dedicated

278,243

 

45%

285,569

 

46%

Integrated Capacity Solutions

(6,972

)

(1%)

(34,084

)

(5%)

Final Mile Services

19,583

 

3%

46,886

 

8%

Truckload

12,845

 

2%

12,928

 

1%

Other (1)

(224

)

(0%)

(31

)

(0%)

Operating income $

618,612

 

100%

$

624,186

 

100%

 
(1) Includes corporate support activity
 
 
 
 

Operating Statistics by Segment

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended September 30

2025

 

2024

 
Intermodal
 
Loads

539,907

 

547,988

 

Average length of haul

1,643

 

1,697

 

Revenue per load

$

2,816

 

$

2,841

 

Average tractors during the period *

6,361

 

6,374

 

Tractors (end of period) *

6,388

 

6,514

 

Trailing equipment (end of period)

125,105

 

121,477

 

Average effective trailing equipment usage

104,573

 

108,632

 

 
 
Dedicated
 
Loads

992,032

 

1,005,515

 

Average length of haul

175

 

180

 

Revenue per truck per week**

$

5,209

 

$

5,073

 

Average trucks during the period***

12,718

 

12,800

 

Trucks (end of period) ***

12,702

 

12,761

 

Trailing equipment (end of period)

32,240

 

31,967

 

Average effective trailing equipment usage

33,152

 

32,525

 

 
 
Integrated Capacity Solutions
 
Loads

135,309

 

147,805

 

Revenue per load

$

2,042

 

$

1,882

 

Gross profit margin

15.0

%

17.9

%

Employee count (end of period)

563

 

640

 

Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period)

122,200

 

108,000

 

Marketplace for J.B. Hunt 360 revenue (millions)

$

85.2

 

$

92.2

 

 
 
Final Mile Services
 
Stops

971,244

 

1,051,428

 

Average trucks during the period***

1,296

 

1,334

 

 
 
Truckload
 
Loads

115,269

 

100,896

 

Revenue per load

$

1,646

 

$

1,717

 

Average length of haul

576

 

601

 

 
Tractors (end of period)
Company-owned

-

 

18

 

Independent contractor

2,091

 

1,971

 

Total tractors

2,091

 

1,989

 

 
Trailers (end of period)

12,676

 

13,205

 

Average effective trailing equipment usage

12,107

 

12,588

 

 
 
* Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
** Using weighted workdays
*** Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks
 
 
 
 

Operating Statistics by Segment

(unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30

2025

2024

 
Intermodal
 
Loads

1,586,889

 

1,530,600

 

Average length of haul

1,644

 

1,692

 

Revenue per load

$

2,790

 

$

2,848

 

Average tractors during the period *

6,389

 

6,309

 

Tractors (end of period) *

6,388

 

6,514

 

Trailing equipment (end of period)

125,105

 

121,477

 

Average effective trailing equipment usage

104,967

 

101,031

 

 
 
Dedicated
 
Loads

2,927,698

 

3,017,650

 

Average length of haul

178

 

181

 

Revenue per truck per week**

$

5,167

 

$

5,032

 

Average trucks during the period***

12,677

 

13,080

 

Trucks (end of period) ***

12,702

 

12,761

 

Trailing equipment (end of period)

32,240

 

31,967

 

Average effective trailing equipment usage

33,032

 

32,660

 

 
 
Integrated Capacity Solutions
 
Loads

405,367

 

451,414

 

Revenue per load

$

1,985

 

$

1,847

 

Gross profit margin

15.3

%

15.7

%

Employee count (end of period)

563

 

640

 

Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period)

122,200

 

108,000

 

Marketplace for J.B. Hunt 360 revenue (millions)

$

265.7

 

$

301.8

 

 
 
Final Mile Services
 
Stops

2,890,504

 

3,226,638

 

Average trucks during the period***

1,322

 

1,372

 

 
 
Truckload
 
Loads

314,770

 

287,209

 

Revenue per load

$

1,694

 

$

1,809

 

Average length of haul

603

 

642

 

 
Tractors (end of period)
Company-owned

-

 

18

 

Independent contractor

2,091

 

1,971

 

Total tractors

2,091

 

1,989

 

 
Trailers (end of period)

12,676

 

13,205

 

Average effective trailing equipment usage

12,116

 

12,693

 

 
 
* Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
** Using weighted workdays
*** Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks
 
 
 
 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2025

December 31, 2024

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

52,290

$

46,983

Accounts Receivable, net

1,231,356

1,224,166

Prepaid expenses and other

392,636

499,834

Total current assets

1,676,282

1,770,983

Property and equipment

9,341,316

9,148,928

Less accumulated depreciation

3,700,489

3,419,129

Net property and equipment

5,640,827

5,729,799

Other assets, net

790,543

811,488

$

8,107,652

$

8,312,270

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current debt

$

699,647

$

500,000

Trade accounts payable

664,517

645,925

Claims accruals

284,712

257,121

Accrued payroll

141,778

122,477

Other accrued expenses

142,214

152,517

Total current liabilities

1,932,868

1,678,040

Long-term debt

902,207

977,702

Long-term claims accruals

420,430

368,704

Other long-term liabilities

341,921

377,070

Deferred income taxes

938,360

896,249

Stockholders' equity

3,571,866

4,014,505

$

8,107,652

$

8,312,270

 
 
 

Supplemental Data

(unaudited)

September 30, 2025

December 31, 2024

Actual shares outstanding at end of period (000)

95,218

100,555

Book value per actual share outstanding at end of period

$

37.51

$

39.92

 
 

Nine Months Ended September 30

2025

2024

Net cash provided by operating activities (000)

$

1,292,674

$

1,165,520

Net capital expenditures (000)

$

490,919

$

488,067

 

 

Contacts

Andrew Hall

Sr. Director, Finance

(479) 820-0000

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