Thursday’s Analyst Moves: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Costco Wholesale Corporation, VF Corp, More (JBHT, COST, VFC, More)

Before Thursday’s opening bell, a number of big name dividend stocks were the subject of analyst moves. Below, we highlight the important analyst commentary for investors.

J.B. Hunt Cut to “Neutral” at BofA/Merrill

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) has been downgraded from “Buy” to “Neutral” at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch as the Burlington Northern service issues could limit growth. The firm has a $78 price target on JBHT, suggesting a 10% upside from the stock’s current price of $70.99. JBHT has a dividend yield of 1.13%.

UBS Downgrades MSC Industrial

UBS has cut its rating on MSC Industrial Direct Co Inc (