J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) saw its shares plummet 6.01% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following the release of its first-quarter 2025 financial results. The company reported mixed performance, with earnings beating expectations but revenue falling short of forecasts.

The transportation and logistics giant reported earnings per share of $1.17, surpassing the analysts' estimate of $1.15. However, this figure represents a decline from $1.22 per share in the same quarter last year. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.92 billion, slightly above the expected $2.90 billion but down from $2.94 billion in the previous year.

While J.B. Hunt managed to narrowly beat earnings expectations, investors seemed to focus on the company's declining year-over-year performance and potentially weak outlook. The transportation sector has been facing challenges due to economic uncertainties and shifting market dynamics, which may be contributing to the negative sentiment surrounding the stock.

The substantial after-hours drop suggests that investors are concerned about the company's future prospects and ability to maintain growth in a challenging economic environment. As the market digests this information, it will be crucial to monitor any additional guidance or commentary from J.B. Hunt's management regarding their outlook for the remainder of 2025.