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Hunt J B Transport Services vs Old Dominion Freight Line: JBHT and ODFL compared
Hunt J B Transport Services is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Old Dominion Freight Line (Q3 2026). Hunt J B Transport Services is growing faster (+20% against +13% a year earlier). Old Dominion Freight Line is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.5% against 6.7%.
Where the money goes: JBHT and ODFL
Hunt J B Transport Services (JBHT) · Q3 2026
Hunt J B Transport Services, Q3 2026: revenue $3.7B (+20% year over year), operating margin 6.7%, net earnings $172M, operating cash flow $385M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) · Q3 2026
Old Dominion Freight Line, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+13% year over year), operating margin 28.5%, net earnings $344M, operating cash flow $469M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Hunt J B Transport Services (JBHT) | Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.7B | $1.6B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +20% | +13% |
| Operating margin | 6.7% | 28.5% |
| Net earnings | $172M | $344M |
| Net margin | 4.7% | 21.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $385M | $469M |
| Free cash flow | $219M | $402M |
| Market value | $20.7B | $34.6B |
| P/E | 30.8× | 29.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $279.52 | $213.38 |
Where the revenue comes from
Hunt J B Transport Services
- Service Excluding Fuel Surcharge: $3.0B (82%)
- Fuel Surcharge: $671M (18%)
Old Dominion Freight Line
- LTL Service Revenue: $1.6B (99%)
- Other Service Revenue: $14.2M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Hunt J B Transport Services or Old Dominion Freight Line?
Hunt J B Transport Services is the larger company: $3.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.6B for Old Dominion Freight Line (Q3 2026).
Is Hunt J B Transport Services or Old Dominion Freight Line growing faster?
Hunt J B Transport Services is growing faster (+20% against +13% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Hunt J B Transport Services or Old Dominion Freight Line?
Old Dominion Freight Line is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.5% against 6.7%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.