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Mar 31, 2023

J.B.Hunt Q1 2023 Earnings Report

J.B. Hunt's performance declined due to volume decreases in ICS, Intermodal, and Final Mile Services, as well as a drop in Truckload revenue per load, partially offset by growth in Dedicated Contract Services.

Key Takeaways

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. reported a decrease in U.S. GAAP net earnings for Q1 2023 to $197.8 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, compared to $243.3 million, or $2.29 per diluted share in Q1 2022. Total operating revenue decreased by 7% to $3.23 billion. The decline was primarily driven by volume decreases in ICS, Intermodal, and Final Mile Services, as well as a decline in revenue per load in Truckload. This was partially offset by revenue growth in Dedicated Contract Services.

Total operating revenue decreased by 7% compared to Q1 2022.

Net earnings decreased to $197.8 million, or $1.89 per diluted share.

Dedicated Contract Services revenue increased by 13%, driven by a 7% increase in average revenue producing trucks.

Operating income decreased by 17% due to lower volumes and pressure on customer rate and cost recovery efforts.

Total Revenue
$3.23B
Previous year: $3.49B
-7.4%
EPS
$1.89
Previous year: $2.29
-17.5%
Intermodal Loads
512K
Previous year: 7
+7314185.7%
Intermodal Rev/Load
$2.4K
Previous year: $28
+8485.7%
Dedicated Rev/Truck
$5.04K
Previous year: $6
+83866.7%
Gross Profit
$565M
Previous year: $549M
+2.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$53M
Previous year: $145M
-63.4%
Free Cash Flow
$26.3M
Previous year: -$17.6M
-249.9%
Total Assets
$7.79B
Previous year: $7.03B
+10.8%

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J.B.Hunt Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements based on current information. Actual results may differ due to various factors outlined in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income