Heartland Express Inc (HTLD)

Currency in USD
12.73
-0.26(-2.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
12.6213.26
52 wk Range
7.0016.64
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
12.99
Open
13.13
Day's Range
12.62-13.26
52 wk Range
7-16.64
Volume
160.33K
Average Volume (3m)
627.9K
1-Year Change
62.6276%
Book Value / Share
9.67
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
13.20
Upside
+3.69%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
2 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Heartland Express Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
3 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 13.20
(+3.69% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold13.00+2.28%12.00Maintain06/07/2026
Barclays
Sell14.00+10.15%12.00Maintain26/06/2026
Baird
Buy16.00+25.89%15.00Maintain20/05/2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold12.00-5.59%8.00Maintain08/05/2026
Barclays
Sell12.00-5.59%10.00Maintain27/04/2026

Heartland Express Inc SWOT Analysis


Financial Headwinds
Heartland Express faces profitability challenges with declining revenue and negative EPS projections, despite a 23-year dividend streak
Sector Optimism
Explore the positive outlook for North American transportation, offering potential tailwinds for Heartland Express amid its current struggles
Strategic Acquisitions
Delve into Heartland's recent acquisitions, their impact on consolidated profitability, and the company's long-term margin goals
Analyst Perspectives
Barclays sets price targets ranging from $9.00 to $11.00, reflecting varied views on Heartland's recovery potential and industry dynamics
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Earnings

Latest Release
22/04/2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.06 / -0.12
Revenue / Forecast
176.26M / 174.58M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.56%
Dividend Yield
0.60%
Industry Median 2.36%
Annualised payout
0.08
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

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Metrics to compare
HTLD
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−23.5x63.1x12.2x
PEG Ratio
0.45−2.960.03
Price/Book
1.4x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.3x1.1x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.1%5.9%29.2%
Fair Value Upside
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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 carriers in the consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
20.85M26.90%270.81M
Other Institutional Investors
34.79M44.90%451.93M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
21.85M28.20%283.85M
Total
77.49M100.00%1.01B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Gerdin Heartland Trust11.99%9,287,780120,648
Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust11.54%8,939,532116,125

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FAQ

What Is the Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) Share Price Today?

The Heartland Express stock price today is 12.73 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Heartland Express (HTLD) Trade On?

Heartland Express is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Heartland Express?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Heartland Express is "HTLD."

Does Heartland Express Pay Dividends? What’s The Current HTLD Dividend Yield?

Yes, HTLD Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Heartland Express dividend yield is 0.62%.

What Is the Current Heartland Express Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) market cap is 981.79M USD.

What Is Heartland Express's (HTLD) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Heartland Express EPS is currently -0.56 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Heartland Express Earnings Date?

Heartland Express's next earnings report will be released on 30/07/2026.

Is HTLD a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Heartland Express moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for HTLD stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Heartland Express Stock Split?

Heartland Express has split 9 times. (See the HTLD stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Heartland Express Have?

Heartland Express has 3630 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD)?

As of 30/07/2026, Heartland Express (HTLD) is trading at a share price of 12.73 USD, with a previous close of 12.99 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 12.62 USD to 13.26 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.00 USD to 16.64 USD.

What Is Heartland Express (HTLD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Heartland Express is 13.20 USD, with a high estimate of 16 USD and a low estimate of 11 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +3.69% Upside potential.

What Is the HTLD Premarket Price?

HTLD's last pre-market stock price is 12.61 USD. The pre-market share volume is 220.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.38, or -2.93%.

What Is the HTLD After Hours Price?

HTLD's last after hours stock price is 12.85 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.14, or -1.08%.
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