J.B. Hunt Transport gaps higher on mixed Q1 report

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is up 6.0% Monday morning. The company reported first-quarter earnings of $1.07 per share, which fell slightly short of the $1.09 analyst forecast, but the stock is moving higher on a solid bottom line beat. The transport company reported sales of $1.94 billion, outpacing the $1.87 billion consensus.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) handles shipping and logistic needs.

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