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J.B. Hunt Transport Services 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 16, 2024)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed July 16, 2024
Period End
July 16, 2024
Security
JBHT
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q348-K102

JBHT filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 34 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 102 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · Feb ’20Feb ’20
  2. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’22Jan ’22
  3. Material agreement8-K · Dec ’25Dec ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed July 16, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

J.B.

Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) reported U.S. GAAP total operating revenue of $2.93 billiona for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, down 7% from $3.13 billion in the second quarter 2023. Operating income fell 24% to $205.7 million, and net earnings were $135.9 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, versus $189.6 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, a year earlier. The filing attributes the revenue decline mainly to lower load volumes in Integrated Capacity Solutions (25%), Truckload (9%) and Dedicated Contract Services (9%), along with a 5% decrease in gross revenue per load in Intermodal, partially offset by 5% growth in Final Mile Services revenue.

Higher insurance and claims, equipment-related and certain personnel-related expenses also weighed on operating income, and net interest expense rose approximately 38%. By segment, Intermodal revenue was $1.41 billionb (down 5%) with operating income of $99.2 million (down 31%), and Dedicated revenue was $851 million (down 4%) with operating income of $96.4 million (down 15%). Integrated Capacity Solutions posted an operating loss of $(13.3) million versus $(4.4) million a year earlier, even as its gross profit margin improved to 14.8% from 13.0%.

Final Mile Services grew revenue 5% to $235 millionc with operating income up 33% to $19.8 million, and Truckload revenue fell 12% to $168 million. On the balance sheet and cash flow side, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $54 million and about $1.48 billion of debt outstanding at June 30, 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months was $827.0 million, versus $1.10 billion a year earlier, and net capital expenditures were $409 million compared with $854 million.

In the quarter, J.B. Hunt repurchased approximately 1,225,000 shares for about $203 milliond, leaving approximately $163 million under its repurchase authorization. The company also said its 2024 annual effective tax rate is expected to be between 24.0% and 25.0%.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q2 2024 total operating revenue of $2.93 billion, down 7% from $3.13 billion in Q2 2023
  2. Q2 2024 operating income of $205.7 million, down 24%; net earnings of $135.9 million versus $189.6 million
  3. Diluted EPS of $1.32 compared with $1.81 in Q2 2023, down 27%
  4. Integrated Capacity Solutions swung to an operating loss of $(13.3) million on a 25% volume decline, though gross profit margin rose to 14.8% from 13.0%
  5. Intermodal operating income fell 31% to $99.2 million on lower yields and underutilized assets; Final Mile Services operating income rose 33% to $19.8 million
  6. Repurchased about 1,225,000 shares for approximately $203 million in Q2 2024; about $163 million remains under the authorization
  7. Net capital expenditures for the six months fell to approximately $409 million from $854 million; 2024 annual tax rate guided to 24.0%–25.0%

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did J.B. Hunt's revenue and earnings decline in the second quarter of 2024?

    The filing attributes the 7% revenue decline mainly to load volume decreases in Integrated Capacity Solutions (25%), Truckload (9%) and Dedicated Contract Services (9%), plus a 5% decrease in gross revenue per load in Intermodal. Operating income was further pressured by higher insurance and claims, equipment-related and certain personnel-related expenses.

  2. How did each business segment perform?

    Intermodal revenue was $1.41 billion (down 5%) with operating income of $99.2 million (down 31%). Dedicated revenue was $851 million (down 4%) with operating income of $96.4 million (down 15%). Integrated Capacity Solutions had revenue of $270 million (down 21%) and an operating loss of $(13.3) million. Final Mile Services revenue rose 5% to $235 million with operating income of $19.8 million (up 33%). Truckload revenue fell 12% to $168 million with operating income of $3.5 million (down 7%).

  3. What was the company's financial position at June 30, 2024?

    Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $54 million and debt outstanding was approximately $1.48 billion. Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months was $827.0 million, compared with $1.10 billion a year earlier.

  4. What capital allocation actions did the company take?

    J.B. Hunt repurchased approximately 1,225,000 shares for about $203 million in the second quarter, with about $163 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization. Net capital expenditures for the six months were approximately $409 million, down from $854 million in the prior-year period.

  5. What is the outlook on taxes and interest costs?

    The company continues to expect its 2024 annual tax rate to be between 24.0% and 25.0%. Net interest expense for the quarter rose approximately 38% from the second quarter 2023 due to higher effective interest rates and a higher consolidated debt balance, partially offset by higher interest income.

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