Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)

NASDAQ: HTLD · Real-Time Price · USD
12.73
-0.26 (-2.00%)
At close: Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
12.87
+0.14 (1.10%)
After-hours: Jul 30, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT
Market Cap986.44M +49.7%
Revenue (ttm)736.29M -21.0%
Net Income-21.96M
EPS-0.28
Shares Out 77.49M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE58.26
Dividend$0.08 (0.63%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 23, 2026
Volume781,725
Open13.13
Previous Close12.99
Day's Range12.37 - 13.26
52-Week Range7.00 - 16.64
Beta1.30
AnalystsHold
Price Target13.20 (+3.69%)
Earnings DateJul 30, 2026

About HTLD

Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload services for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI brand names. It primarily serves retailers, manufacturers, and parcel carri... [Read more]

Industry Trucking
Founded 1978
Employees 3,630
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HTLD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Heartland Express's revenue was $805.71 million, a decrease of -23.08% compared to the previous year's $1.05 billion. Losses were -$52.45 million, 76.5% more than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for HTLD stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $13.2, which is an increase of 3.69% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.2
(3.69% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Heartland Express reports Q2 EPS 14c, consensus (1c)

Reports Q2 revenue $184.13M, consensus $191.46M. Heartland Express (HTLD) Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, “Our ...

12 hours ago - TheFly

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Net Income and Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Three months ended Jun...

13 hours ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express price target raised to $11 from $10 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $11 from $10 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm is updating estimates as part of…

20 days ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target raised to $13 from $12 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $13 from $12 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm remains…

24 days ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target raised to $14 from $12 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $14 from $12 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the North America…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 ...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Gl...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express price target raised to $12 from $8 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $12 from $8 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target raised to $12 from $10 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $12 from $10 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm says truckload spot rates were sequentially…

3 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express Earnings release: Q1 2026

Heartland Express released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 27, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

3 months ago - Filings

Heartland Express Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Heartland Express has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 27, 2026.

3 months ago - Filings

Heartland Express price target raised to $10 from $9 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $10 from $9 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.

3 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target raised to $12 from $11 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $12 from $11 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

3 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target raised to $15 from $12 at Baird

Baird raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $15 from $12 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results…

3 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express reports Q1 EPS (6c), consensus (13c)

Reports Q1 revenue $176.3M, consensus $175.4M. Heartland Express (HTLD) CEO Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, “Our consolidated operating...

3 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2026

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Three months ended March 31,...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Heartland Express filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 months ago - Filings

Heartland Express Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Heartland Express filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 months ago - Filings

Heartland Express price target raised to $10 from $9 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $10 from $9 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm says truckload spot rates remain up…

5 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express Annual report: Q4 2025

Heartland Express has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 9, 2026.

6 months ago - Filings

Heartland Express Earnings release: Q4 2025

Heartland Express released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 9, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

6 months ago - Filings

Heartland Express price target raised to $11 from $8.50 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $11 from $8.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm remains “cautious” in 2026 with freight…

6 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express reports Q4 EPS (25c), consensus (8c)

Reports Q4 revenue $179.4M, consensus $194.54M. Heartland Express (HTLD) Chief Executive Officer, Mike Gerdin, commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, “Our...

6 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Three months ended Dec...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express price target raised to $9 from $8 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Eric Morgan raised the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $9 from $8 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in…

7 months ago - TheFly