Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)

NASDAQ: HTLD · Real-Time Price · USD
11.82
+0.04 (0.34%)
At close: Apr 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
11.90
+0.08 (0.65%)
After-hours: Apr 21, 2026, 7:22 PM EDT
Market Cap915.60M +36.0%
Revenue (ttm)805.71M -23.1%
Net Income-52.45M
EPS-0.67
Shares Out 77.46M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividend$0.08 (0.68%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 24, 2026
Volume353,839
Open11.81
Previous Close11.78
Day's Range11.65 - 11.93
52-Week Range7.00 - 12.13
Beta1.10
AnalystsHold
Price Target10.00 (-15.4%)
Earnings DateMay 1, 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 5 analysts, the average rating for HTLD stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $10.0, which is a decrease of -15.40% from the latest price.

Price Target
$10.0
(-15.40% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

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5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

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2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

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4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

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6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2025

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Three months ended Jun...

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9 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2025

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

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1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the J.P. Morgan Industrials Con...

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1 year ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

More companies are talking publicly with investors about the presidential election than in recent cycles.

1 year 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.

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1 year 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.

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2 years 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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2 years 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...

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2 years 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.

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2 years 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...

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2 years 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.

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2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

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2 years 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...

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2 years 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...

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2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

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2 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

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...

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3 years ago - GlobeNewsWire

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3 years ago - GuruFocus

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...

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3 years 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.

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3 years 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...

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3 years ago - FreightWaves

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.

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3 years ago - GlobeNewsWire