J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) Downgraded by Zacks Research to "Hold"
The trucking company cited record diesel costs and $25 million in extra third-quarter expenses as fuel inflation pressures margins, CFO Brad Delco said.
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UPDATE 1-J.B. Hunt shares tank as higher trucking costs prompt CFO's warning on possible profit drop
J.B. Hunt shares fell significantly after its finance chief warned of lower third-quarter profits. Higher transportation and diesel prices increased company expenses considerably. Other trucking firms also experienced share price declines following this news. The company faces challenges with intermodal prices lagging behind rising operational costs. Increased driver hiring and fuel expenses are impacting the trucking industry this year.
Record Diesel Prices Top $6, Push More Freight From Trucking to Rail
Record-high diesel fuel prices in the U.S. are putting a squeeze on the trucking industry and shifting more freight to the railroads. Trucking and logistics services provider J.B. Hunt expects earnings to sequentially decline within a range of 5 percent to 10 percent in the third quarter due to the elevated costs, chief financial officer […]
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