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J.B. Hunt's Q3 EPS missed estimates, but sales beat. Shares fell 3.7%; analysts cut price targets while maintaining bullish ratings.
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Evercore ISI has revised its price target for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. upward to $328 from the previous $275.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share.
UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz maintains JB Hunt Transport Servs (NASDAQ:JBHT) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $264 to $273.
Stephens & Co. analyst Justin Long maintains JB Hunt Transport Servs (NASDAQ:JBHT) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $330 to $325.