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Jun 30, 2024

J.B.Hunt Q2 2024 Earnings Report

J.B. Hunt's financial performance declined in Q2 2024 due to a soft freight market and increased expenses.

Key Takeaways

J.B. Hunt reported a decrease in revenue, operating income, and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2024. Revenue decreased by 7% to $2.93 billion, operating income decreased by 24% to $205.7 million, and EPS decreased by 27% to $1.32.

Total operating revenue decreased by 7% compared to Q2 2023, primarily driven by declines in Intermodal, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Truckload, and Dedicated Contract Services.

Operating income decreased by 24% due to lower revenue and higher expenses related to insurance, claims, equipment, and personnel.

Net earnings decreased to $135.9 million, with diluted earnings per share of $1.32, compared to $1.81 in Q2 2023.

Final Mile Services was the only segment that experienced revenue growth, driven by new contracts.

Total Revenue
$2.93B
Previous year: $3.13B
-6.5%
EPS
$1.32
Previous year: $1.81
-27.1%
Gross Profit
$309M
Previous year: $554M
-44.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$54M
Previous year: $296M
-81.8%
Free Cash Flow
$98.2M
Previous year: $12M
+717.8%
Total Assets
$8.42B
Previous year: $8.25B
+2.0%

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J.B.Hunt Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements based on current information and expectations. Actual results may differ materially due to various factors outlined in the company's 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income