American Century Companies Increases Stake in Great Southern Bancorp

Investment firm boosts holdings in regional financial services provider by nearly 10%

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:09am

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American Century Companies Inc. grew its stake in Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSBC) by 9.8% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The institutional investor now owns 271,310 shares of the financial services provider's stock, worth $16.62 million, representing 2.42% ownership of the company.

Why it matters

This increase in ownership by a major institutional investor signals confidence in Great Southern Bancorp's performance and growth potential. As a regional bank serving Missouri and surrounding states, Great Southern Bancorp's financial results and stock price are closely watched by the investment community.

The details

According to the filing, American Century Companies acquired an additional 24,131 shares of Great Southern Bancorp during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 271,310 shares. The investment firm now owns 2.42% of the company's outstanding stock. Great Southern Bancorp provides a range of banking and financial services through its network of branches in the Midwest.

  • American Century Companies increased its stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that provides a variety of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other investment products to individual and institutional investors.

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

A regional financial services company headquartered in Springfield, Missouri that provides banking, investment, insurance, and related services through its network of branches in the Midwest.

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The takeaway

This increase in ownership by a major institutional investor like American Century Companies suggests the market sees value and growth potential in Great Southern Bancorp's regional banking business model and financial performance. As the company continues to execute its strategy, investors will be closely watching for signs of further stock price appreciation.