North American transport and logistics company, JB Hunt Transport Services, has reported steady third-quarter results for 2025, delivering growth in profitability despite flat overall revenue.
The company posted operating income of €225 million, up 8.0 per cent year-on-year, and net earnings of €158 million, translating to earnings per share of €1.63, an 18 per cent increase compared to 2024.
Total quarterly revenue held steady at €2.83 billion, supported by improved productivity and cost efficiency across JB Hunt’s major business divisions, offsetting slight declines in load volumes and revenue per load in certain areas.
“I’m proud of our people for their hard work to deliver this improved financial performance,” said JB Hunt President and CEO, Shelley Simpson.
“Our long-term focus on operational excellence, customer partnerships and safety performance continues to drive value for our stakeholders.”
The Intermodal (JBI) division remained the company’s largest business unit, reporting €1.41 billion in revenue (down 2 per cent) but a 12 per cent rise in operating income to €116 million, reflecting improved network balance and cost control.
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) achieved a 2.0 per cent revenue increase to €800 million and a 9 per cent rise in operating income to €96 million, driven by higher fleet productivity and disciplined cost management.
In Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), revenue edged down 1.0 per cent to €256 million, while the segment trimmed its operating loss to just €0.7 million, thanks to lower personnel and technology costs.
The Final Mile Services (FMS) unit reported €191 million in revenue, down 5.0 per cent amid soft demand, while Truckload (JBT) posted a 10 per cent increase to €176 million, supported by a 14 per cent rise in load volumes through its JB Hunt 360° digital freight platform.
JB Hunt’s balance sheet remains solid, with €1.48 billion in debt and €48 million in cash at the end of the quarter. Net capital expenditure for the first nine months of 2025 totalled €454 million, in line with the previous year.
The company also continued its share repurchase program, buying back approximately 1.6 million shares for €213 million during the quarter.
Overall, JB Hunt’s focus on network efficiency, cost discipline and technology integration continues to underpin its financial resilience amid a competitive North American freight market.
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