J.B. Hunt Beats Q3 Estimates by a Penny and Grows Revenue 20%, but Cost Pressures Squeeze Margins and Send the Stock Lower
Revenue of $3.68 billion topped forecasts and diluted EPS of $1.82 edged past the $1.81 consensus, but operating margin fell to 6.7% from 7.9% as driver, fuel and claims costs rose. Management is leaning on a larger 2027 intermodal bid season to repair margins.
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