J.B. Hunt Q3 Earnings Beat on Intermodal Growth and Strong Pricing

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.82 per share, up 3.4% year-over-year, with revenues surging 20.4% to $3.68 billion. The Intermodal segment showed strong 20% revenue growth, while the brokerage business returned to profitability. However, operating margins contracted to 6.7% from 7.9% due to elevated driver costs, fuel expenses, and insurance claims. The company faces headwinds from cost pressures despite solid pricing improvements.