Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)

NASDAQ: HTLD · Real-Time Price · USD
12.29
-0.38 (-3.04%)
May 12, 2026, 12:19 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap951.96M +48.7%
Revenue (ttm)762.55M -23.5%
Net Income-43.40M
EPS-0.56
Shares Out 77.49M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE129.63
Dividend$0.08 (0.65%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 24, 2026
Volume217,656
Open12.63
Previous Close12.67
Day's Range12.03 - 12.67
52-Week Range7.00 - 13.92
Beta1.28
AnalystsHold
Price Target11.50 (-6.39%)
Earnings DateApr 23, 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 $11.5, which is a decrease of -6.39% from the latest price.

Price Target
$11.5
(-6.39% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

4 days 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…

14 days ago - TheFly

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.

18 days 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.

18 days 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…

18 days 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...

19 days 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,...

19 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 13, 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...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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…

2 months ago - TheFly

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…

3 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...

3 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...

3 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…

4 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Baird

Baird upgraded Heartland Express (HTLD) to Outperform from Neutral with a price target of $12, up from $8. The firm says the company “stands apart” as the only truckload carrier…

4 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express to integrate CFI’s U.S. operations into Heartland Express

Heartland Express (HTLD) plans to integrate the U.S. operations of Contract Freighters into Heartland Express, effective December 31, 2025. CEO Mike Gerdin, commented, “We are excited to announce the ...

5 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Integration of CFI's U.S. Operations into Heartland Express

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) (the “Company”) announced today that the Company plans to integrate the U.S. operations of Contract Freigh...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express price target lowered to $8 from $10 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $8 from $10 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted ratings and targets…

5 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target lowered to $8 from $8.50 at Baird

Baird analyst Daniel Moore lowered the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $8 from $8.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model…

6 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express reports Q3 EPS (11c), consensus (12c)

Reports Q3 revenue $196.547M, consensus $209.68M. 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 Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2025

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $9 from $10 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm updated transport and logistic estimates and…

7 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target lowered to $10 from $11 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $10 from $11 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Shipper uncertainty on the cycle remains…

7 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target lowered to $11 from $12 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $11 from $12 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Results remain “underwhelming” and sustained execution…

10 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express price target lowered to $8.50 from $9 at Baird

Baird analyst Daniel Moore lowered the firm’s price target on Heartland Express (HTLD) to $8.50 from $9 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model…

10 months ago - TheFly

Heartland Express reports Q2 EPS (14c), consensus (7c)

Reports Q2 revenue $210.387M, consensus $229.59M. Heartland Express (HTLD) Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, “Our...

10 months ago - TheFly