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Mar 31, 2020

J.B.Hunt Q1 2020 Earnings Report

J.B. Hunt's financial performance decreased due to increased costs, despite revenue growth across most segments.

Key Takeaways

J.B. Hunt reported a revenue increase of 9.1% year-over-year, but net earnings and operating income decreased due to rising costs, including a one-time bonus to drivers and increased spending on technology and rail transportation.

Total operating revenue increased by 9.1% to $2.28 billion, compared to $2.09 billion in Q1 2019.

Net earnings decreased to $104.8 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, compared to $119.6 million, or $1.09 per diluted share in Q1 2019.

Operating income decreased to $154.7 million, including a $12.3 million charge for employee bonuses and an $8.2 million accrual related to revenue divisions owed to BNSF Railway Company.

Intermodal volumes increased by 7%, while Dedicated Contract Services revenue increased by 10% due to additional customer contracts and higher fleet utilization.

Total Revenue
$2.28B
Previous year: $2.09B
+9.1%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $1.09
-10.1%
Gross Profit
$339M
Previous year: $341M
-0.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$48M
Previous year: $52.4M
-8.3%
Free Cash Flow
$82.3M
Previous year: -$6.92M
-1290.5%
Total Assets
$5.38B
Previous year: $5.33B
+1.0%

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J.B.Hunt Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent we become aware that it will not be achieved for any reason.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income