JBHT monthly performance report
Explore JBHT's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
JBHT monthly report
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Key takeaways
- J.B. Hunt (JBHT) closed September 2026 at $236.73, down 10.83% for the month and +71.79% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, JBHT is +21.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.91% versus its 200-day moving average ($238.91), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, JBHT has underperformed the S&P 500 by −48.27%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
J.B. Hunt ended September 2026 at $236.73, posting a monthly return of −10.83%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −9.13%.
The current quarter stands at −18.21% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.91% versus the 200-day moving average ($238.91).
Year-to-date, JBHT is +21.81% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of +11.23%. The stock is currently −21.03% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.99%.
| Period | JBHT | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −13.30% | −0.44% | −12.86% |
| 1 Week | −11.60% | −1.10% | −10.51% |
| 1 Month | −10.83% | −1.69% | −9.13% |
| 3 Months | −18.19% | −0.10% | −18.09% |
| 6 Months | +12.54% | +13.21% | −0.67% |
| YTD | +21.81% | +10.58% | +11.23% |
| 12 Months | +71.79% | +14.25% | +57.54% |
| 3 Years | +21.80% | +70.07% | −48.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | +25.86% |
| #2 | Apr 2026 | +18.70% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +15.14% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +12.66% |
| #5 | Dec 2025 | +11.72% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2024 | −18.41% |
| #2 | Apr 2025 | −11.74% |
| #3 | Sep 2026 | −10.83% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −9.76% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −9.22% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.94% |
| Q3 2025 | −6.57% |
| Q4 2025 | +44.85% |
| Q1 2026 | +9.04% |
| Q2 2026 | +36.59% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −18.21% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +14.56% |
| 2024 | −14.56% |
| 2025 | +13.88% |
| 2026 | +21.81% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $299.76 (2026-07-16) |
| 52-Week Low | $130.12 (2025-09-26) |
| Current Price | $236.73 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $238.91 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.91% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.99% (2025-04-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −21.03% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 71.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −48.27% |
| RS Peak | 103 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 44.7 (Sep 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was JBHT's return for this report period?
JBHT returned −10.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has JBHT outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD JBHT: +21.81% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is JBHT's 12-month return?
+71.79% over the trailing 12 months.
Is JBHT above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.91% versus 200DMA ($238.91).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.99% on 2025-04-16.