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Seeking Clues to JB Hunt (JBHT) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
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Analysts on Wall Street project that JB Hunt (JBHT - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.75 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 8.9% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $3.24 billion, declining 11.3% from the same quarter last year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 4.5% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some JB Hunt metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenue- Truckload' will reach $208.90 million. The estimate suggests a change of -24.2% year over year.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Dedicated' stands at $897.94 million. The estimate suggests a change of +2% year over year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenue- Final Mile Services' reaching $250.99 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -1.5%.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Integrated Capacity Solutions' will reach $367.03 million. The estimate suggests a change of -26% year over year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenue per load - Integrated Capacity Solutions' of $1,784.91. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1,852 in the same quarter of the previous year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue per load - Intermodal' at $2,985.38. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $3,474.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Loads - Integrated Capacity Solution' should arrive at 201,629. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 267,989.
Analysts expect 'Average trucks - Dedicated' to come in at 13,384. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 13,037.
Analysts forecast 'Loads - Intermodal' to reach 523,733. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 503,340.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Average trucks - Final Mile Services' should come in at 1,609. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 1,864 in the same quarter of the previous year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Total tractors - Truckload' will likely reach 2,067. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 2,718 in the same quarter last year.
Analysts predict that the 'Average effective trailing equipment usage - Intermodal' will reach 98,659. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 105,314.
JB Hunt shares have witnessed a change of -5.3% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), JBHT is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
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Seeking Clues to JB Hunt (JBHT) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Analysts on Wall Street project that JB Hunt (JBHT - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.75 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 8.9% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $3.24 billion, declining 11.3% from the same quarter last year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 4.5% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some JB Hunt metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenue- Truckload' will reach $208.90 million. The estimate suggests a change of -24.2% year over year.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenue- Dedicated' stands at $897.94 million. The estimate suggests a change of +2% year over year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenue- Final Mile Services' reaching $250.99 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -1.5%.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Integrated Capacity Solutions' will reach $367.03 million. The estimate suggests a change of -26% year over year.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenue per load - Integrated Capacity Solutions' of $1,784.91. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1,852 in the same quarter of the previous year.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenue per load - Intermodal' at $2,985.38. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $3,474.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Loads - Integrated Capacity Solution' should arrive at 201,629. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 267,989.
Analysts expect 'Average trucks - Dedicated' to come in at 13,384. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 13,037.
Analysts forecast 'Loads - Intermodal' to reach 523,733. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 503,340.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Average trucks - Final Mile Services' should come in at 1,609. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 1,864 in the same quarter of the previous year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Total tractors - Truckload' will likely reach 2,067. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 2,718 in the same quarter last year.
Analysts predict that the 'Average effective trailing equipment usage - Intermodal' will reach 98,659. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 105,314.
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JB Hunt shares have witnessed a change of -5.3% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), JBHT is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>