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Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported first quarter 2026 results: net income $141.6 million, EPS $1.49.

“15, 2026 - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced first quarter 2026 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net earnings of $141.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.49 versus first quarter 2025 net earnings of $117.7 million, or $1.17 per diluted share. “I’m thankful for our team and their unwavering”
Debt Financings

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC incurred credit facility of $1.7 billion with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent at SOFR, or a Base Rate, plus an applicable margin maturing November 25, 2030.

“On November 25, 2025, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and its principal operating subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. (collectively, "we" or the "Company"), entered into a $1.7 billion Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 25, 2025, by and among J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., as borrower, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., as parent guarantor, the lenders named therein, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.”
Debt Financings

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC incurred senior notes of $750 million with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at 4.900% maturing March 15, 2030.

“On March 11, 2025, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (the “Company”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. (“Transport”), as guarantor, entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters, for the issuance and sale by the Company of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.900% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”).”

Patrick Ottensmeyer departed as Director at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“It is with great sadness that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (the “Company”) announces that Patrick Ottensmeyer passed away on July 28, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 calendar year at the 2024-04-25 meeting.

“3. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 calendar year: For 96,077,100 Against 65,856 Abstain 263,861 Non Votes -”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company's compensation of its named executive officers at the 2024-04-25 meeting.

“2. To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers: For 88,418,041 Against 3,765,242 Abstain 94,698 Non Votes 4,128,837”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year at the 2024-04-25 meeting.

“1. To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year: For Against Abstain Non Votes Francesca M. Edwardson 89,269,364 2,941,232 67,383 4,128,837 Sharilyn S. Gasaway 88,727,061 3,509,247 41,671 4,128,837 Thad (John B., III) Hill 88,373,962 3,759,978 144,041 4,128,837 Bryan Hunt 88,173,394 3,963,726 140,860 4,128,837 Persio Lisboa 90,980,750 1,154,750 142,480 4,128,837 Patrick Ottensmeyer 91,915,762 218,362 143,855 4,128,837 John N. Roberts, III 88,999,307 3,135,785 142,889 4,128,837 James L. Robo 87,011,033 5,221,994 44,953 4,128,837 Shelley Simpson 88,546,818 3,611,586 119,576 4,128,837”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $2.94 billion, net income $127.5 million, EPS $1.22.

“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. REPORTS U.S. GAAP REVENUES, NET EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2024 ■ First Quarter 2024 Revenue: $2.94 billion; down 9% ■ First Quarter 2024 Operating Income: $194.4 million; down 30% ■ First Quarter 2024 EPS: $1.22 vs. $1.89; down 35% LOWELL, Ark., April 16, 2024 - J.B. Hunt Transport”

Wayne Garrison retired as Director at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“Mr. Garrison will retire as a director of the Company”

Kirk Thompson retired as Executive Chairman of the Board at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“Mr. Thompson will retire as Chairman of the Board and as a director of the Company”

John N. Roberts, III was appointed as Executive Chairman of the Board at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“the Board also appointed John N. Roberts, III, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to assume the role of executive Chairman of the Board upon Mr. Thompson’s retirement from the Board.”

Shelley Simpson was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“In addition, the Board appointed Shelley Simpson to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2024”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $3.30 billion, net income $153.5 million, EPS $1.47.

“J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced fourth quarter 2023 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net income of $153.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.47 versus fourth quarter 2022 net earnings of $201.3 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.92. Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $3.30 billion, compared with $3.65 billion for the fourth quarter 2022, a decrease of 9%.”

Patrick J. Ottensmeyer was elected as Director at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“elected Patrick J. Ottensmeyer to the Board.”
Governance Changes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC: Added proxy access provisions to Article II of the Bylaws, permitting stockholders to nominate director candidates under specified conditions (effective 2023-10-19).

“On October 19, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted Amendment No. 3 to the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (the “Bylaws”), effective immediately, to include proxy access provisions.”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $3.16 billion, net income $187.4 million, EPS $1.80.

“J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced third quarter 2023 U.S. GAAP (United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net earnings of $187.4 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.80 versus third quarter 2022 net earnings of $269.4 million, or $2.57 per diluted share. Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $3.16 billion”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $3.13 billion, net income $189.6 million, EPS $1.81.

“IMMEDIATE RELEASE J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. REPORTS U.S. GAAP REVENUES, NET EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2023 ■ Second Quarter 2023 Revenue: $3.13 billion; down 18% ■ Second Quarter 2023 Operating Income: $270.7 million; down 23% ■ Second Quarter 2023 EPS: $1.81 vs. $2.42; down 25% LOWELL, Ark., July 18, 2023 - J.B. Hunt Transport”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 calendar year at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“4. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 calendar year: For 95,976,483 Against 30,591 Abstain 338,196 Non Votes -”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved Consider and vote on an advisory basis, the frequency of a stockholder advisory vote on the Company's compensation of its named executive officers at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“3. Consider and vote on an advisory basis, the frequency of a stockholder advisory vote on the Company's compensation of its named executive officers: 1 Year 90,315,467 2 Years 27,493 3 Years 1,638,731 Abstain 63,058 Non Votes 4,300,522”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company's compensation of its named executive officers at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“2. To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company's compensation of its named executive officers: For 89,564,024 Against 2,410,296 Abstain 70,429 Non Votes 4,300,522”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To elect Directors for a term of one year at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“1. To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year: For Against Abstain Non Votes Francesca M. Edwardson 88,672,955 3,289,257 82,537 4,300,522 Wayne Garrison 86,538,128 5,471,545 35,076 4,300,522 Sharilyn S. Gasaway 87,563,337 4,405,605 75,806 4,300,522 Thad (John B. III) Hill 86,753,958 5,109,792 180,999 4,300,522 Bryan Hunt 83,199,644 8,756,384 88,720 4,300,522 Persio Lisboa 91,033,594 886,883 124,272 4,300,522 John N. Roberts, III 89,900,670 2,108,624 35,455 4,300,522 James L. Robo 81,251,029 10,753,442 40,278 4,300,522 Kirk Thompson 86,310,207 5,667,110 67,432 4,300,522”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 calendar year at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“4. To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 calendar year: For 95,976,483 Against 30,591 Abstain 338,196 Non Votes -”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved Consider and vote on an advisory basis, the frequency of a stockholder advisory vote on the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“3. Consider and vote on an advisory basis, the frequency of a stockholder advisory vote on the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers: 1 Year 90,315,467 2 Years 27,493 3 Years 1,638,731 Abstain 63,058 Non Votes 4,300,522”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“2. To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers: For 89,564,024 Against 2,410,296 Abstain 70,429 Non Votes 4,300,522”
Shareholder Votes

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC shareholders approved To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year at the 2023-04-27 meeting.

“1. To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year: For Against Abstain Non Votes Francesca M. Edwardson 88,672,955 3,289,257 82,537 4,300,522 Wayne Garrison 86,538,128 5,471,545 35,076 4,300,522 Sharilyn S. Gasaway 87,563,337 4,405,605 75,806 4,300,522 Thad (John B. III) Hill 86,753,958 5,109,792 180,999 4,300,522 Bryan Hunt 83,199,644 8,756,384 88,720 4,300,522 Persio Lisboa 91,033,594 886,883 124,272 4,300,522 John N. Roberts, III 89,900,670 2,108,624 35,455 4,300,522 James L. Robo 81,251,029 10,753,442 40,278 4,300,522 Kirk Thompson 86,310,207 5,667,110 67,432 4,300,522”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

“On April 17, 2023 we issued a news release announcing our revenues and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”

Gale V. King departed as Director at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“On February 6, 2023, Gale V. King, who has served as a member of our Board of Directors since 2020, gave notice of her intention not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors at our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $14.81 billion, EPS $9.21.

“Full Year 2022 Revenue: $14.81 billion; up 22%”
Earnings Releases

HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $3.65 billion, net income $201.3 million, EPS $1.92.

“SERVICES, INC. REPORTS U.S. GAAP REVENUES, NET EARNINGS AND EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR BOTH THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 ■ Fourth Quarter 2022 Revenue: $3.65 billion; up 4% ■ Fourth Quarter 2022 Operating Income: $281.9 million; down 13% ■ Fourth Quarter 2022 EPS: $1.92 vs. $2.28; down 16% ■ Full Year 2022 Revenue: $14.81 billion; up 22% ■”

Shelley Simpson was appointed as President at HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC.

“On July 20, 2022, the Board of Directors of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Shelley Simpson to serve as President of the Company effective August 1, 2022.”

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