Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)

NASDAQ: HTLD · Real-Time Price · USD
11.26
-0.31 (-2.68%)
Dec 20, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-2.68%
Market Cap 883.87M
Revenue (ttm) 1.08B
Net Income (ttm) -22.77M
Shares Out 78.50M
EPS (ttm) -0.29
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 236.13
Dividend $0.08 (0.71%)
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 27, 2024
Volume 1,099,322
Open 11.49
Previous Close 11.57
Day's Range 11.15 - 11.58
52-Week Range 9.63 - 14.60
Beta 0.75
Analysts Sell
Price Target 11.75 (+4.35%)
Earnings Date Jan 29, 2025

About HTLD

Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium, and long-haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industr... [Read more]

Industry Trucking
Sector Industrials
Founded 1978
Employees 6,040
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HTLD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Heartland Express's revenue was $1.21 billion, an increase of 24.74% compared to the previous year's $968.00 million. Earnings were $14.78 million, a decrease of -88.94%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for HTLD stock is "Sell." The 12-month stock price forecast is $11.75, which is an increase of 4.35% from the latest price.

Price Target
$11.75
(4.35% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Sell
Stock Forecasts

News

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Dec. 17, 2024 (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 ...

3 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the 2024 UBS Global Industrials ...

25 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on company conference calls

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7 weeks ago - CNBC

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2024

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2024

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Top 5 Industrials Stocks That Could Blast Off This Quarter - Asure Software (NASDAQ:ASUR), AAR (NYSE:AIR)

The most oversold stocks in the industrials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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9 months ago - Benzinga

Heartland Express is recognized as one of Newsweek's 2024 most trustworthy companies

Heartland Express was named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek, ranking 21 in the Transport, Logistics, & Packaging category Heartland Express was named one of the Most Trust...

9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results which includes All-Time Record High Annual Operating Revenue

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

11 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express Highlights Commitment to U.S. Veterans

Heartland's family of companies highlights dedication to U.S. military veterans in 2023. Supports National Wreaths Across America Day's wreath-laying ceremonies this month in all 50 states honoring Am...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2023

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express Looks Undervalued, But The Trucking Cycle Has Struggled To Find A Bottom In 2023

Truckload carriers have had to deal with a protracted downturn throughout 2023, with stubborn excess capacity leading to mid-teens declines in spot rates and inflation chewing into profits. Heartland ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Heartland Express, Inc. Receives SmartWay High Performer Award for the Seventh Time

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (HTLD) has earned the 2023 SmartWay High Performer Award for the seventh time in our Company's...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express Inc. Earns 19th Quest for Quality Award

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine's Ques...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express Inc. Earns Carrier Of The Year And Platinum Award For On-Time Service From FedEx Express

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (Nasdaq: HTLD) is pleased to announce it has received two service awards from FedEx Express fo...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Strong Small-Cap Insider Buys: Q2 2023

After covering second-quarter corporate insider activity among mid-cap and large-caps, today's article will cover on the most interesting insider purchases for small-cap companies. Corporate insiders ...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2023

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express: Slowing Down After A Dealmaking Spree

Heartland Express, Inc. made two large deals last summer which transformed the business. Sales doubled practically overnight as margins took a beating, due to addition of lower margin activities and a...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Heartland Express Receives 10,000th Freightliner Tractor

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) received their 10,000th Freightliner tractor in North Liberty, Iowa during their Driver Appreciation event...

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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1 year ago - GuruFocus

Heartland Express: Fundamental Stability With High Stock Price Upside Potential

Heartland Express, Inc. started the year strong with solid revenue growth and adequate margins. Its financial positioning today appears to be in great shape.

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Heartland Express sees Q1 hit from acquisition integration

Truckload carrier Heartland Express expects the current freight environment marked by soft demand and rate pressure to last another one to two quarters. Heartland (NASDAQ: HTLD) reported first-quarter...

1 year ago - FreightWaves

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2023

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Strong Small-Cap Insider Buys: Q1 2023

Strong Small-Cap Insider Buys: Q1 2023.

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1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Heartland Express: The Worst Is In Sight, And M&A Provides Opportunities

Heartland saw weaker operating earnings in the fourth quarter, with the business pressured by weaker freight demand, a weaker market for used equipment, and the inclusion of less-efficient acquired bu...

1 year ago - Seeking Alpha

Recent acquisitions weigh on Heartland Express' Q4

Truckload carrier Heartland Express reported only a slight increase in operating income for the fourth quarter despite making acquisitions that doubled the size of the company. Compared to the year-ag...

2 years ago - FreightWaves