JB Hunt Transport ServicesWBO:JBHT -0.08%80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates WBO:JBHT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks better than 74.56% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. JB Hunt Transport Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for JB Hunt Transport Services's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:JBHT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.31
Current: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of JB Hunt Transport Services was 0.31. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.22.
WBO:JBHT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 74.56% of 566
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs WBO:JBHT: 0.27
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of JB Hunt Transport Services was 1.34%. The lowest was 0.55%. And the median was 0.88%.
During the past 12 months, JB Hunt Transport Services's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of JB Hunt Transport Services was 100.00% per year. The lowest was -36.20% per year. And the median was 7.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
JB Hunt Transport Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
JB Hunt Transport Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JB Hunt Transport Services Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
WBO:JBHT vs FDXFw, CHRW, EXPD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, JB Hunt Transport Services's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
JB Hunt Transport Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JB Hunt Transport Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JB Hunt Transport Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
JB Hunt Transport Services Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
JB Hunt Transport Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, JB Hunt Transport Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.31. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #144 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
JB Hunt Transport Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.31. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 0.30 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #144 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JB Hunt Transport Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Hunt Transport Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FDXFw and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JB Hunt Transport Services ranks #144 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts JB Hunt Transport Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. JB Hunt Transport Services' value of 0.30 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, JB Hunt Transport Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.45, JB Hunt Transport Services has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.30 is 33.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on JB Hunt Transport Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JB Hunt Transport Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.47, compared to a current price of €243.00 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 33.3% below the Transportation industry median of 0.45. JB Hunt Transport Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is JB Hunt Transport Services (WBO:JBHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Hunt Transport Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €243.00 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €159.47.
GuruFocus considers JB Hunt Transport Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:JBHT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.30 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: €159.47 vs. price of €243.00 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Transportation median (#144 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:JBHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services ranks among the top surface transportation companies in North America by revenue. Its primary operating segments are intermodal delivery, which uses the Class I rail carriers for the underlying line-haul movement of its owned containers (48% of sales), dedicated trucking services that provide customer-specific fleet needs (27%), for-hire truckload (6%), heavy goods final-mile delivery (7%), and asset-light truck brokerage (12%).
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