01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 5, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
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Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBHT) reported in a Form 8-K filed March 5, 2026, that its common stock has been approved for dual listing on Nasdaq Texas, LLC, a newly established exchange. Under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) and Item 8.01 (Other Events), the company said trading on Nasdaq Texas is expected to begin March 6, 2026, under the symbol "JBHT." The filing states that the current principal listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market will remain unchanged, and the dual listing will not affect investors' ability to buy or sell the stock. The accompanying press release, Exhibit 99.1, describes the listing as an opportunity to align with economic growth and capital formation in Texas and the surrounding region, with access to additional liquidity, global investors and enhanced technology solutions.
President and CEO Shelley Simpson attended the closing bell ceremony marking the exchange's launch. The company stated it supports more than 1,800 customers with operations or locations in Texas and employs approximately 3,100 employees across more than 100 locations in the state.
The filing contains no financial results, guidance or quantitative performance data. Its substance is a market-structure and corporate-visibility update rather than an operating or financial disclosure.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Common stock approved for dual listing on Nasdaq Texas, LLC, a newly established exchange.
- Trading on Nasdaq Texas expected to commence March 6, 2026, under the symbol "JBHT."
- Principal listing remains on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under "JBHT"; the company states the dual listing will not affect investors' ability to buy or sell shares.
- CEO Shelley Simpson joined Nasdaq and Texas state leaders at the closing bell ceremony launching the exchange.
- Company cites Texas presence: more than 1,800 customers with operations or locations in Texas and approximately 3,100 employees across more than 100 locations in the state.
- Stated rationale includes access to additional liquidity, global investors and enhanced technology solutions, and alignment with Texas economic growth and capital formation.
- No financial results, guidance or quantitative performance metrics are included in this filing.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the dual listing change where or how JBHT shares trade?
The filing states the principal listing remains on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "JBHT," and the dual listing will not affect investors' ability to buy or sell the stock. Nasdaq Texas trading is expected to begin March 6, 2026, under the same symbol.
What is Nasdaq Texas?
The filing describes Nasdaq Texas, LLC as a newly established dual listing exchange created to broaden capital access for companies in Texas and across the southeastern United States.
Does this 8-K report any financial results or guidance?
No. The filing addresses only the approval and expected commencement of the dual listing. It contains no financial results, forecasts or operating metrics beyond customer and employee counts in Texas.
What does the company say the dual listing will provide?
According to the press release, the listing offers an opportunity to align with Texas economic growth and capital formation, plus access to additional liquidity, global investors and enhanced technology solutions.
What is J.B. Hunt's footprint in Texas?
The press release states the company supports more than 1,800 customers with operations or locations in Texas and employs approximately 3,100 employees across more than 100 locations throughout the state.
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