JB Hunt Insider Eric McGee Net Buys Amid 401(k) Trades

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) – Form 4 details trades by EVP of Integrated Capacity Solutions, Eric McGee.

• 28 Jul 2025: Two 401(k) withdrawals sold 285.4 sh at an avg $149.21.
• 4 Aug 2025: 401(k) plan bought 1,147.73 sh at $140.76.
• Net change: +862.3 shares; post-trade ownership is 7,396.667 shares in the plan.
• Restricted stock: Eight grants totaling 9,742 shares remain unvested, expiring 2026-2028; no options were exercised.

Dollar values approximate $162 k purchased vs $43 k sold. Because the activity occurs inside a 401(k), the filing looks routine, yet the net addition at a price ~6% below the sale price may signal modest insider confidence.

Positive

• Net insider purchase: 1,147.7 shares bought versus 285.4 sold, adding ~862 shares to holdings.
• Purchase price ($140.76) was below sale price ($149.21), hinting at value perception.

Negative

• Concurrent sales of 285 shares at higher price partially offset the bullish signal.
• Low dollar magnitude (~$118k net) limits materiality for large-cap JBHT.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: EVP net bought ~862 shares ($118k) at lower price, modestly bullish but immaterial to valuation.

The executive’s 401(k) added 1,148 shares at $140.76 after disposing 285 shares at $149.21. Although the absolute dollar size is small relative to JBHT’s $20-plus bn market cap, the direction—all purchase net of sales—leans positive. No option exercise, so dilution is unchanged. Investors often view open-market buys as a sentiment cue; however, given the plan-driven nature and sub-$0.2 m value, the impact on stock fundamentals is negligible.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: 401(k) transactions appear pre-scheduled; governance implications neutral.

The Form 4 cites plan-based activity, implying trades likely follow an established contribution schedule rather than discretionary buying or selling. The executive continues to hold nearly 7.4 k shares plus 9.7 k unvested restricted shares, aligning interests with shareholders. No red flags such as aggressive sales or option cash-outs are present. Overall governance risk profile remains unchanged.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McGee Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

615 J.B. HUNT CORPORATE DRIVE

(Street)

LOWELL AR 72745

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC [ JBHT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP of ICS

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/28/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/28/2025		I		284.9531	D	$149.2031	6,249.4208(1)	I	By 401(k) plan
Common Stock	07/28/2025		I		0.4834	D	$149.2139	6,248.9374	I	By 401(k) plan
Common Stock	08/04/2025		P		1,147.7296	A	$140.7587	7,396.667	I	By 401(k) plan
Common Stock								1,141	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock	$0.00							01/31/2024	02/28/2026	Common Stock	2,434		2,434	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							01/31/2023	03/02/2026	Common Stock	398		398	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							03/31/2026	04/15/2026	Common Stock	764		764	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							01/31/2024	03/02/2027	Common Stock	1,146		1,146	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							01/31/2025	03/02/2028	Common Stock	1,531		1,531	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							03/31/2027	04/15/2027	Common Stock	680		680	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							03/31/2028	04/15/2028	Common Stock	1,673		1,673	D
Restricted Stock	$0.00							01/31/2026	03/02/2028	Common Stock	1,116		1,116	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects shares acquired through 401(k) contributions since December 31, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Whitney Elliott, Attorney-in-Fact	08/08/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many JBHT shares did EVP Eric McGee purchase?

1,147.7296 shares were bought on 08/04/2025 at $140.7587 via the 401(k) plan.

How many JBHT shares were sold and at what price?

A total of 285.4365 shares were sold on 07/28/2025 at an average $149.21.

What is Eric McGee’s total beneficial ownership after the transactions?

He now holds 7,396.667 common shares in the 401(k) plus 9,742 unvested restricted shares.

Were these trades part of a 10b5-1 plan or automatic program?

The filing lists them as 401(k) plan transactions; no 10b5-1 plan was referenced.

Did the Form 4 report any option exercises or new equity grants?

No option exercises or new grants occurred; existing restricted-stock awards remain unchanged.

What dates were the insider transactions executed?

Sales occurred on 07/28/2025; the purchase occurred on 08/04/2025.