JB Hunt exec settles RSUs, withholds shares for tax
HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC executive Darren P. Field reported equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC executive Darren P. Field reported equity compensation activity. On March 31, 2026, an award of performance-based restricted stock units settled into common shares. Based on actual performance, 2,372 RSUs vested into common stock and 874 RSUs were forfeited.
To cover tax obligations on the vesting, 412 common shares were withheld at $211.90 per share. After these transactions, Field held 12,696.356 common shares directly, plus 6,839.6582 common shares through a 401(k) plan.
Insider Trade Summary
3,246 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
4 txns
Insider
Field Darren P.
Role
EVP and President Intermodal
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock | 3,246 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,372 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 412 | $211.90 | $87K |
| holding | Common Stock 401(k) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 12,696.356 shares (Direct);
Common Stock 401(k) — 6,839.6582 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Reflects the settlement of an award of performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) originally granted in January 2023 for shares of common stock upon the partial vesting of such award. The number of shares acquired upon vesting of the award was based on actual performance achieved relative to the target performance levels, which resulted in 2,372 RSUs vesting and being converted into common stock and 874 RSUs being forfeited.
- F2. Reflects shares acquired through 401(k) contributions since January 22, 2026.
Key Figures
RSUs vested: 2,372 units
RSUs forfeited: 874 units
Shares withheld for tax: 412 shares
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7 metrics
RSUs vested
2,372 units
Performance-based RSUs converted into common stock on March 31, 2026
RSUs forfeited
874 units
Unvested portion of January 2023 performance-based RSU award
Shares withheld for tax
412 shares
Common shares withheld at $211.90 per share to cover tax liability
Tax withholding price
$211.90 per share
Price applied to 412 withheld common shares
Direct common shares after transaction
12,696.356 shares
Direct JBHT common stock holdings following reported transactions
401(k) common stock holdings
6,839.6582 shares
Common stock acquired through 401(k) contributions since January 22, 2026
Original RSU award size
3,246 units
Sum of 2,372 vested RSUs and 874 forfeited RSUs
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock units, RSUs, tax-withholding disposition, 401(k) contributions, +1 more
5 terms
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"Reflects the settlement of an award of performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) originally granted in January 2023"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
RSUs financial
"which resulted in 2,372 RSUs vesting and being converted into common stock and 874 RSUs being forfeited"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
401(k) contributions financial
"Reflects shares acquired through 401(k) contributions since January 22, 2026"
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action : derivative exercise/conversion"
FAQ
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What insider transactions did JBHT executive Darren P. Field report?
Darren P. Field reported settlement of performance-based RSUs into common stock. On March 31, 2026, 2,372 RSUs vested into common shares and 874 RSUs were forfeited, with 412 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations at a price of $211.90 per share.
How many JBHT restricted stock units vested and how many were forfeited?
The award’s outcome was performance-based. A total of 2,372 restricted stock units vested and were converted into common stock, while 874 restricted stock units from the same January 2023 performance-based award were forfeited because actual results differed from the target performance levels originally set.
How were taxes handled on Darren P. Field’s JBHT RSU vesting?
Taxes were settled through a share withholding mechanism. Specifically, 412 common shares were withheld at a price of $211.90 per share to satisfy tax liabilities arising from the vesting and conversion of 2,372 performance-based restricted stock units into common stock on March 31, 2026.
What does the JBHT Form 4 disclose about 401(k) holdings?
The Form 4 includes a separate line for “Common Stock 401(k).” It reports that 6,839.6582 shares of common stock were held in a 401(k) account, with a footnote explaining these shares were acquired through 401(k) contributions made since January 22, 2026.
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