Form 4: J.B. Hunt Executive Discloses Stock Holdings

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


J.B. Hunt's SR VP and Treasurer, Kevin Bracy, filed a Form 4 detailing his beneficial ownership of common stock and restricted stock, including a recent acquisition of 949 restricted shares.

Summary

  • Kevin Bracy, SR VP and Treasurer of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT), filed a Form 4 statement of changes in beneficial ownership.
  • Bracy directly holds 9,574 shares of common stock.
  • He also beneficially owns 10,874.8905 shares of common stock through a 401(k) plan, reflecting contributions made since December 8, 2025.
  • On January 22, 2026, Bracy acquired 949 shares of restricted stock at an exercise price of $0.00, which become exercisable on October 31, 2026, and expire on November 30, 2029.
  • Additionally, Bracy holds other restricted stock grants totaling 4,276 shares with various vesting and expiration dates, specifically 271 shares (expiring 11/30/2026), 482 shares (expiring 11/30/2027), 881 shares (expiring 11/30/2028), and 2,642 shares (expiring 11/30/2031).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral, factual disclosure of an insider's stock ownership and transactions, primarily the acquisition of restricted stock, which is a common form of executive compensation. It does not contain information that would inherently sway sentiment positively or negatively regarding the company's performance or prospects.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Power of Attorney GrantKevin Bracy granted power of attorney to John Kuhlow, Juli Dorrough, Whitney Elliott, and Danielle Thomas to prepare and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on his behalf, ensuring compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.2025-07-24Streamlines the process for insider trading compliance filings for Kevin Bracy, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to the SEC.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding executive stock ownership and compensation structure.
  • Employees: Reflects standard executive compensation practices, which may influence employee perception of fairness and incentives.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-10-31Date exercisable for 271 shares of restricted stock.
2024-10-31Date exercisable for 482 shares of restricted stock.
2025-07-24Date Power of Attorney was executed by Kevin Bracy.
2025-10-31Date exercisable for 881 shares of restricted stock.
2025-12-08Start date for 401(k) contributions reflected in current beneficial ownership.
2026-01-22Date of transaction for the acquisition of 949 restricted stock units.
2026-01-26Date the Form 4 was signed by the attorney-in-fact.
2026-10-31Date exercisable for 949 shares of restricted stock.
2026-11-30Expiration date for 271 shares of restricted stock.
2027-11-30Expiration date for 482 shares of restricted stock.
2028-11-30Expiration date for 881 shares of restricted stock.
2029-11-30Expiration date for 949 shares of restricted stock.
2030-10-31Date exercisable for 2,642 shares of restricted stock.
2031-11-30Expiration date for 2,642 shares of restricted stock.

Keywords

J.B. Hunt, JBHT, Form 4, Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership, Restricted Stock, Common Stock, Kevin Bracy, Transportation, Logistics

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