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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for J.B. Hunt’s fourth-quarter earnings has been stable at $2 in the past 60 days. However, JBHT has an impressive surprise history as its earnings outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, the average being 9.9%.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Against this backdrop, let’s discuss the factors that might have impacted J.B. Hunt’s performance in the December quarter.
The Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment is expected to have benefited from fleet productivity improvement and an uptick in average revenue producing trucks in the to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DCS segment’s revenues indicates a 4.1% increase from the third-quarter 2021 reported figure.
Results of the Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) segment are likely to be aided by a favorable customer freight mix, and higher contractual and spot rates. The consensus mark for ICS unit revenues suggests a 6.8% increase from the September quarter’s reported figure.
Increases in revenue per load owing to factors like favorable customer rates and higher fuel surcharge revenues are likely to have boosted J.B. Hunt’s intermodal revenues in the soon-to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for intermodal revenues hints at a 5% rise from the third-quarter reported figure.
JBHT’s expanded final mile network (delivery of goods at customers’ doorstep) is likely to have boosted its fourth-quarter performance. The consensus mark for Final Mile Services revenues implies a 5% rise from the third-quarter reported number.
However, J.B. Hunt’s performance is likely to have been dented by labor shortages. As a result of this crisis, JBHT’s ability to cater to the surge in demand and effectively utilize its assets might have been hurt in the December quarter.
Moreover, the anticipated rise in operating expenses, mainly due to higher rents and purchased transportation costs, is likely to have dented the bottom-line performance in the to-be-reported quarter.
Earnings Whispers
The proven Zacks model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for J.B. Hunt this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of a positive surprise. However, this is not the case here as elaborated below. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Earnings ESP: J.B. Hunt has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as the Most Accurate Estimate is in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: J.B. Hunt carries a Zacks Rank #2, currently.
Highlights of Q3 Earnings
Quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77. The bottom line soared 59.3% year over year. Total operating revenues of $3144.8 million outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3002.1 million and also jumped 27.2% year over year. Total operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, rose 22.6% year over year
Stocks to Consider
Investors interested in the broader Transportation sector may consider C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW - Free Report) , Southwest Airlines (LUV - Free Report) and Landstar System (LSTR - Free Report) as these stocks possess the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
C.H. Robinson currently has an Earnings ESP of +7.82% and a Zacks Rank #3. CHRW will report fourth-quarter results on Feb 2.
C.H. Robinson’s results are likely to be aided by higher revenues owing to the improving freight market conditions in the United States. Shares of CHRW have gained 12.8% in a year’s time.
Southwest Airlines has an Earnings ESP of +172.73% and is currently a #3 Ranked player. LUV will release fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 27.
Southwest Airlines expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter of 2021 owing to a strong Thanksgiving holiday travel period, higher fares and benefits from the co-brand credit card agreement with Chase.
Landstar System has an Earnings ESP of +3.19% and is Zacks #3 Ranked, presently. LSTR will release fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 26.
Landstar’s fourth-quarter results are expected to be aided by an improved freight scenario in the United States. Higher truck rates owing to tight truck capacity should aid December-quarter performance.
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J.B. Hunt (JBHT) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT - Free Report) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 18, after market close.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for J.B. Hunt’s fourth-quarter earnings has been stable at $2 in the past 60 days. However, JBHT has an impressive surprise history as its earnings outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, the average being 9.9%.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. price-eps-surprise | J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Quote
Against this backdrop, let’s discuss the factors that might have impacted J.B. Hunt’s performance in the December quarter.
The Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment is expected to have benefited from fleet productivity improvement and an uptick in average revenue producing trucks in the to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DCS segment’s revenues indicates a 4.1% increase from the third-quarter 2021 reported figure.
Results of the Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) segment are likely to be aided by a favorable customer freight mix, and higher contractual and spot rates. The consensus mark for ICS unit revenues suggests a 6.8% increase from the September quarter’s reported figure.
Increases in revenue per load owing to factors like favorable customer rates and higher fuel surcharge revenues are likely to have boosted J.B. Hunt’s intermodal revenues in the soon-to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for intermodal revenues hints at a 5% rise from the third-quarter reported figure.
JBHT’s expanded final mile network (delivery of goods at customers’ doorstep) is likely to have boosted its fourth-quarter performance. The consensus mark for Final Mile Services revenues implies a 5% rise from the third-quarter reported number.
However, J.B. Hunt’s performance is likely to have been dented by labor shortages. As a result of this crisis, JBHT’s ability to cater to the surge in demand and effectively utilize its assets might have been hurt in the December quarter.
Moreover, the anticipated rise in operating expenses, mainly due to higher rents and purchased transportation costs, is likely to have dented the bottom-line performance in the to-be-reported quarter.
Earnings Whispers
The proven Zacks model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for J.B. Hunt this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of a positive surprise. However, this is not the case here as elaborated below. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Earnings ESP: J.B. Hunt has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% as the Most Accurate Estimate is in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: J.B. Hunt carries a Zacks Rank #2, currently.
Highlights of Q3 Earnings
Quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77. The bottom line soared 59.3% year over year. Total operating revenues of $3144.8 million outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3002.1 million and also jumped 27.2% year over year. Total operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharges, rose 22.6% year over year
Stocks to Consider
Investors interested in the broader Transportation sector may consider C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW - Free Report) , Southwest Airlines (LUV - Free Report) and Landstar System (LSTR - Free Report) as these stocks possess the right combination of elements to beat on earnings this reporting cycle.
C.H. Robinson currently has an Earnings ESP of +7.82% and a Zacks Rank #3. CHRW will report fourth-quarter results on Feb 2.
C.H. Robinson’s results are likely to be aided by higher revenues owing to the improving freight market conditions in the United States. Shares of CHRW have gained 12.8% in a year’s time.
Southwest Airlines has an Earnings ESP of +172.73% and is currently a #3 Ranked player. LUV will release fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 27.
Southwest Airlines expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter of 2021 owing to a strong Thanksgiving holiday travel period, higher fares and benefits from the co-brand credit card agreement with Chase.
Landstar System has an Earnings ESP of +3.19% and is Zacks #3 Ranked, presently. LSTR will release fourth-quarter 2021 results on Jan 26.
Landstar’s fourth-quarter results are expected to be aided by an improved freight scenario in the United States. Higher truck rates owing to tight truck capacity should aid December-quarter performance.
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