J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
JBHT32 yrs growthIndustrials · Stock · quarterly payer
$283.31
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
0.64%
Annual Dividend
$1.80
Payout Ratio
27%
5-Yr Growth
10.3%
Ex-Date
May 8, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
JBHT Dividend Safety Score
95/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak21 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 1993
Earnings payout coverage27% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage20% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.44
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is JBHT a good dividend stock?
YesJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.64% ($1.80/yr), with 32 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 32 consecutive years of growth
- Comfortable payout ratio (27%)
- Strong 10.3% 5-yr dividend growth
- 77% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 1993
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.64%
- Payout Ratio
- 27%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.80
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 10.3%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 8, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 32
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.30
- Market Cap
- $26.7B
- P/E Ratio
- 44.1
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 77%
- 52-Week Range
- $130.12 – $288.50
- Dividend Safety
- A · 95/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (1993)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Feb 6, 2026 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Nov 7, 2025 | — | $0.4400 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $0.4400 | regular |
| May 9, 2025 | — | $0.4400 | regular |
| Feb 7, 2025 | — | $0.4400 | regular |
| Nov 8, 2024 | — | $0.4300 | regular |
| Aug 2, 2024 | — | $0.4300 | regular |
| May 9, 2024 | — | $0.4300 | regular |
| Feb 8, 2024 | — | $0.4300 | regular |
| Nov 9, 2023 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| Aug 3, 2023 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
| Feb 9, 2023 | — | $0.4200 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $1.80 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$45.00
Annual$180.00
Monthly avg$15.00
