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Sep 30, 2024

J.B.Hunt Q3 2024 Earnings Report

J.B. Hunt's performance decreased due to declines in revenue across most segments, increased expenses, and a higher tax rate.

Key Takeaways

J.B. Hunt reported a decrease in net earnings and diluted earnings per share for Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023. Total operating revenue also decreased, driven by declines in revenue per load and load volume in multiple segments. Operating income decreased due to lower revenue and higher expenses.

Net earnings decreased to $152.1 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, compared to $187.4 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, in Q3 2023.

Total operating revenue decreased by 3% to $3.07 billion.

Operating income decreased by 7% to $224.1 million.

Intermodal volume increased by 5%, with growth in both transcontinental and eastern networks.

Total Revenue
$3.07B
Previous year: $3.16B
-3.0%
EPS
$1.49
Previous year: $1.8
-17.2%
Gross Profit
$532M
Previous year: $534M
-0.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$120M
Previous year: $75M
+60.0%
Free Cash Flow
$163M
Previous year: -$67.3M
-342.4%
Total Assets
$8.33B
Previous year: $8.37B
-0.6%

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Forward Guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements based on current information, and actual results may differ materially due to various factors.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income