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American Century Companies Inc. Increases Stake in Southern Missouri Bancorp
Investment firm boosts holdings in regional banking company by 10.3% in Q3
Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:04am
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American Century Companies Inc. has increased its stake in Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMBC) by 10.3% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment firm now owns 275,411 shares of the savings and loan company's stock, representing about 2.44% of its total outstanding shares.
Why it matters
This move by American Century Companies, a major institutional investor, signals confidence in Southern Missouri Bancorp's financial performance and growth potential. As a regional banking company serving communities in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, Southern Missouri Bancorp's stock performance and shareholder activity are closely watched by industry analysts.
The details
According to the 13F filing, American Century Companies purchased an additional 25,751 shares of Southern Missouri Bancorp during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 275,411 shares. This represents a 10.3% increase in the firm's stake in the company. Southern Missouri Bancorp has a market capitalization of $679.6 million and its stock is currently trading around $61 per share.
- The 13F filing detailing American Century Companies' increased stake in Southern Missouri Bancorp was submitted on March 12, 2026.
- The share purchase occurred during the third quarter of the previous year.
The players
American Century Companies Inc.
A major investment management firm that oversees over $200 billion in assets for individual and institutional clients.
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
A bank holding company headquartered in West Plains, Missouri that operates Southern Bank, a community bank serving customers across southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
The takeaway
American Century Companies' increased stake in Southern Missouri Bancorp reflects the investment firm's confidence in the regional bank's financial health and growth prospects. As a major institutional investor, American Century's moves are closely watched by analysts and can influence broader market sentiment around Southern Missouri Bancorp's stock.
