After-Hours Stock Movers: JBHT, UAL, ASTS, JBL
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported second‑quarter 2026 results with earnings per share of $1.91, beating the Wall Street consensus of $1.73. Revenue for the quarter was $3.5 billion, exceeding the estimate of $3.23 billion. The beat reflected a stronger‑than‑expected recovery in intermodal volumes and overall freight demand, and the stock gained approximately 6% in after‑hours trading.
United Airlines posted Q2 earnings per share of $1.99 on revenue of $17.7 billion, both in line with expectations. However, the airline’s guidance for the third quarter projected EPS in the range of $2.50 to $3.50, falling short of the consensus forecast of $3.62. The outlook, together with rising fuel costs and modest ticket‑pricing pressure, prompted a roughly 4% decline in United’s shares after the market close.
AST SpaceMobile announced a private capital raise consisting of $1.0 billion of convertible senior notes due 2034, with an underwriter option to purchase an additional $150 million. The financing is intended to fund the development of its space‑based cellular broadband network. The announcement led to a roughly 10% drop in ASTS shares in after‑hours trading, reflecting investor concerns about potential future equity dilution.
Jabil Inc. disclosed that its board authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion of common stock. The company said the buybacks will be executed opportunistically in the open market based on prevailing conditions. The news was positively received, and Jabil’s shares edged up about 0.8% in after‑hours trading.