J.B. Hunt Q2 2026 EPS rises 45% to $1.91 as revenue climbs 19% to $3.50 billion
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported second quarter 2026 net earnings of $181.0 million, or $1.91 per diluted share, versus $128.6 million, or $1.31 per share, a year earlier. Total operating revenue rose 19% to $3.50 billion, and operating income rose 32% to $259.5 million, though fuel surcharge revenue accounted for part of the revenue gain. For shareholders, the quarter shows higher earnings per share, and the company bought back about 392,000 shares for about $98 million in the quarter.
Key points
- Net earnings $181.0 million vs. $128.6 million; diluted EPS $1.91 vs. $1.31 (up 45%)
- Revenue $3.50 billion, up 19%; excluding fuel surcharge revenue, up 11%
- Intermodal operating income $150.9 million, up 58%; Truckload posted a $1.3 million operating loss
- Debt about $1.15 billion at June 30, 2026, vs. $1.72 billion a year earlier; 2026 tax rate expected at 24.0% to 24.5%
The filing
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