JB Hunt Transportation Services (JBHT) Had a Challenging Quarter. Here’s Why
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-08 10:05:00
Heartland Advisors released its Q1 2025 investor letter for the Opportunistic Value Equity Strategy, showing a 0.90% return compared to the Russell 3000® Value Index’s 1.64% return. Stock selection varied, with positive effects in Utilities and Information Technology sectors. Check the fund’s top 5 holdings for potential picks in 2025.
In the investor letter, Heartland highlighted J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), a company offering transportation and logistic services in the US. JBHT’s one-month return was -0.18%, with shares losing 21.13% in the past year. On May 7, 2025, JBHT stock closed at $132.95 per share, with a market cap of $13.311 billion.
The investor letter detailed JBHT’s performance in the first quarter of 2025, mentioning its focus on intermodal shipping and efficiency in freight transportation. Despite challenges, JBHT remains a key player in transferring semi-trailer miles onto railroads for more efficient transport.
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. However, 47 hedge fund portfolios held JBHT at the end of Q4 2024, up from 39 in Q3. While JBHT has investment potential, AI stocks are favored for higher returns within a shorter timeframe.
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