JB Hunt Dividends

JBHT Stock  USD 197.73  -2.47  -1.23%   
JB Hunt's dividend data can be compared with income quality across similar stocks. Dividend coverage signals for JB Hunt help assess sustainability, not just headline yield. Dividend metrics are derived from historical payout records and yield calculations. All values are based on available data and provided as reference information. JB Hunt Transport posted a Dividend Paid And CAPEX Coverage Ratio of 195.0%, $179.6 million in Dividends Paid, and a Last Dividend of 1.76 for the reported period.
 
Number Of Dividends  
 Years Issued
39
 Previous Year
4 Times
 Current Year
1 Times
 Year Average
3.9
  Volatility
0.82
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Last ReportedEnd Of Year Estimate
Dividends Paid171 M179.6 M
Dividend Yield 0.01 0.01
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.29 0.30
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 1.86 1.95
JB Hunt's financing activity is shown below using reported cash flow data. The dataset combines dividend payments, buybacks, and debt movements. This view provides context for changes in financing behavior.
  
JB Hunt's payout record reflects 12 distributions. The last recorded dividend amount is 0.45 per share.

Dividends Paid Trend Analysis

Investors reviewing JB Hunt Transport often look beyond static dividend snapshots and study how dividends paid has changed over time to judge consistency, pace, and the durability of the payout profile. Used correctly, the chart helps distinguish sustainable payout behavior from temporary spikes that may not persist through a weaker business cycle. Fiscal trend analysis indicates Dividends Paid is set to increase significantly relative to last year. JB Hunt last posted Dividends Paid of 171.05 Million.
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Dividend Yield Growth Analysis

A disciplined review of JB Hunt Transport dividend yield growth can help investors judge whether the dividend profile is expanding at a pace that still looks compatible with the underlying business. The current history set includes about 12 recorded dividend events, which offers more context for evaluating payout consistency. The real question is whether growth is being supported by sustainable business performance rather than by a temporary earnings tailwind. Dividend Yield is currently estimated at 0.01, marking a shift of 31.22%. Year-ago financials show JB Hunt with Dividend Yield of 0.01.
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Recent Dividends Paid (per share)

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Expected Dividend Income Per Share

For dividend-focused investors, JB Hunt Transport expected income per share is a practical way to connect payout behavior with position sizing, cash-flow expectations, and overall return planning. Current scenario modeling points to about $1.7 in annual dividend income per share. Investors should still validate the estimate against earnings coverage, free cash flow, and the broader capital-allocation policy.
$1.67
Bear Scenario
$1.7
$1.73
Higher-Payout Case
Annual Horizon
Projected annual dividend income per share for JB Hunt Transport adjusted for current price deviation

Dividend Payment History

A dividend represents a portion of JB Hunt's earnings that the board chooses to distribute to shareholders, which is why the payout record is an important part of evaluating income reliability in JB Hunt Transport. The current history set includes about 12 recorded dividend events, which offers more context for evaluating payout consistency. Investors usually want to know whether the payout cadence has looked deliberate enough to support future expectations.

Dividends Overview and Assumptions

The dividend timeline highlights when JB Hunt distributed cash and how often those payments occurred. The most recent distribution was $0.45 on February 20, 2026.

Reported values for JB Hunt Transport are derived from periodic company reporting and market reference feeds and then standardized by Macroaxis analytics. Analyst projections are included when active coverage applies. Refresh times depend on source availability.

This content is curated and reviewed by:

Raphi Shpitalnik - Junior Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board
Last reviewed on March 15th, 2026
 Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.236
 Dividend Share
1.76
 Earnings Share
6.12
 Revenue Per Share
123.587
 Quarterly Revenue Growth
-0.02
Comparing JB Hunt's market price with book value reveals how market sentiment relates to accounting fundamentals. JB Hunt's market capitalization is 19.06 B. The 5.31 P/B ratio shows JB Hunt carries a substantial premium over its balance-sheet equity. Enterprise value stands at 20.38 B. Intrinsic value represents an estimate of underlying worth and can differ from both market price and book value. Analytical frameworks help reconcile those views into a coherent picture.
JB Hunt intrinsic value attempts to capture underlying worth, separate from current trading levels. For JB Hunt, key inputs include a P/E ratio of 19.1, a P/B ratio of 5.31, a profit margin of 4.99%, and ROE of 15.79%. The quoted JB Hunt price is the exchange level where supply meets demand. All metrics are derived from available inputs and shown for reference.

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