Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss Reduces Stake in J.B. Hunt Transport

Institutional investor lessens holdings in transportation company by 1% in Q3

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:34am

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Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) by 1% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 1,526,618 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at $204,826,000.

Why it matters

J.B. Hunt is a major player in the transportation and logistics industry, so changes in institutional ownership of its stock can signal shifts in investor sentiment or outlook for the company and the broader sector.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss sold 15,359 shares of J.B. Hunt during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 1.6% of the company's outstanding shares. The institutional investor cited unspecified reasons for the partial divestment.

  • The 13F filing covers the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC

An institutional investment management firm that previously owned a 1.6% stake in J.B. Hunt Transport Services.

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 reduction in Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss's position in J.B. Hunt Transport Services may indicate a shift in investor sentiment around the transportation company, though the specific reasons are not clear from the filing. Analysts will likely monitor any further changes in institutional ownership of J.B. Hunt's stock for clues about the company's performance and outlook.