American Century Companies Inc. Increases Stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services

Investment firm adds 25,816 shares to existing position in transportation company

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) by 12.4% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment firm now owns 234,471 shares of the transportation company's stock, worth approximately $31.5 million.

Why it matters

J.B. Hunt Transport Services is a major player in the transportation and logistics industry, providing a range of services including intermodal, dedicated contract services, full truckload, and less-than-truckload freight. The increase in American Century's stake suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in the company.

The details

According to the filing, American Century Companies purchased an additional 25,816 shares of J.B. Hunt Transport Services during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 234,471 shares. This represents approximately 0.25% of the transportation company's outstanding stock. The purchase was part of American Century's broader investment strategy, as the firm also holds stakes in other major transportation and logistics providers.

  • American Century Companies increased its J.B. Hunt stake during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets for individual and institutional clients.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

A leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas.

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The takeaway

The increase in American Century's stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in the transportation and logistics company, which provides a range of services across North America.