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Dec 31, 2023

J.B.Hunt Q4 2023 Earnings Report

J.B. Hunt reported a decrease in revenue and earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2023, impacted by lower volumes and revenue per load in several segments.

Key Takeaways

J.B. Hunt's fourth-quarter 2023 earnings were down compared to the prior year. Revenue decreased by 9% to $3.30 billion, and diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.47 from $1.92. The decline was attributed to lower volumes in ICS and Truckload, and decreased revenue per load in Intermodal and Truckload segments.

Total operating revenue decreased by 9% compared to Q4 2022, totaling $3.30 billion.

Net income for Q4 2023 was $153.5 million, a decrease from $201.3 million in Q4 2022.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased to $1.47, compared to $1.92 in the prior year quarter.

Operating income decreased by 28% to $203.3 million, impacted by insurance-related charges and yield pressure in JBI, ICS, and JBT.

Total Revenue
$3.3B
Previous year: $3.65B
-9.5%
EPS
$1.47
Previous year: $1.92
-23.4%
Gross Profit
$317M
Previous year: $622M
-49.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$53M
Previous year: $51.9M
+2.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$88.8M
Previous year: -$31.4M
+182.6%
Total Assets
$8.55B
Previous year: $7.79B
+9.8%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects its 2024 annual tax rate to be between 24.0% and 25.0%.