Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)

NASDAQ: HTLD · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
15.60
+0.06 (0.39%)
Mar 29, 2023, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
0.39%
Market Cap 1.23B
Revenue (ttm) 968.00M
Net Income (ttm) 133.58M
Shares Out 78.99M
EPS (ttm) 1.69
PE Ratio 9.23
Forward PE 17.64
Dividend $0.08 (0.51%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 27, 2023
Volume 166,545
Open 15.66
Previous Close 15.54
Day's Range 15.50 - 15.73
52-Week Range 12.78 - 18.17
Beta 0.60
Analysts Buy
Price Target 17.34 (+11.15%)
Earnings Date Apr 19, 2023

About HTLD

Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers from Washington to Florida and New England to California; 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 industries. The ... [Read more]

Industry Trucking
Sector Industrials
Founded 1978
Employees 3,180
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HTLD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2022, HTLD's revenue was $968.00 million, an increase of 59.40% compared to the previous year's $607.28 million. Earnings were $133.58 million, an increase of 68.50%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 15 analysts, the average rating for HTLD stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $17.34, which is an increase of 11.15% from the latest price.

Price Target
$17.34
(11.15% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 17, 2023 (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...

1 week ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

1 month ago - FreightWaves

Heartland Express (HTLD) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -31.03% and 11.30%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

1 month ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, and Josh Helmich, Vice...

1 month ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results which includes All-Time Record High Revenues and Stockholders' Equity

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

1 month ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express (HTLD) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q4 Release

Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

2 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today that on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer and Chris Strain, ...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express' acquisitions change earnings complexion in Q3

Truckload carrier Heartland Express reported results for the first time since making a deal to double its size. Heartland (NASDAQ: HTLD) reported Wednesday headline earnings per share of 31 cents for ...

5 months ago - FreightWaves

Heartland Express (HTLD) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates

Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -3.12% and 7.09%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

5 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Record Results for the Third Quarter of 2022

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express (HTLD) to Report Q3 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

6 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

3 Transportation Stocks That Deserve a Spot on Any Watchlist

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7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

After Plunging 10% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Heartland Express (HTLD)

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Heartland Express (HTLD) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street a...

7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Here is What to Know Beyond Why Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is a Trending Stock

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Heartland Express (HTLD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express Closes Acquisition of Contract Freighters Truckload Business

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) (“Heartland”) announced today that it has closed the previously announced transaction to acquire the Contr...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 25th

HTLD, VIPS and JAKK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 25, 2022.

Other symbols: JAKKVIPS
7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 25th

HTLD, TKOMY, UBSI, WCC, and CTS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 25, 2022.

Other symbols: CTSUBSIWCC
7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express (HTLD) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average

Is it a good or bad thing when a stock surpasses resistance at the 20-day simple moving average?

7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express embarks on its biggest challenge yet

Management from Heartland Express will roll up its sleeves to again integrate a fleet with a less than stellar operating track record. On Monday, the Iowa-based truckload carrier acquired several asse...

7 months ago - FreightWaves

Heartland Express acquires CFI truckload unit for $525 million

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Tony Mulvery to talk about Heartland Express' $525 million acquisition of CFI's truckload unit. That move makes Heartland Express the ...

7 months ago - FreightWaves

Heartland Express acquires CFI assets for $525 million

Heartland Express announced Monday the acquisition of Contract Freighters Inc.'s (CFI) truckload unit and its non-asset logistics unit in Mexico from TFI International for $525 million. The deal does ...

7 months ago - FreightWaves

Heartland Express to Acquire Contract Freighters Truckload Business for $525 Million

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) (“Heartland”) announced today that it will acquire the Contract Freighters non-dedicated U.S. dry van and ...

7 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Is Trending Stock Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) a Buy Now?

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Heartland Express (HTLD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

7 months ago - Zacks Investment Research

Heartland Express Inc. Earns Carrier of the Year and Platinum Award for On-Time Service From FedEx Express

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (Nasdaq: HTLD) is pleased to announce it has received two service awards from FedEx Express fo...

8 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Is Most-Watched Stock Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Worth Betting on Now?

Heartland Express (HTLD) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

8 months ago - Zacks Investment Research