J.B. Hunt Misses EPS Estimates by 40% Despite 19% Revenue Growth

J.B. Hunt posted Q2 2026 revenue of $3.50 billion, up 19% year-over-year, and operating income of $259.5 million, up 32%. Yet diluted EPS of $1.91 fell roughly 40% below the $3.17 analyst consensus. Operating income grew faster than revenue, making the EPS miss puzzling and pointing to below-the-line factors as the likely culprit.