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An update from Heartland Express ( (HTLD) ) is now available.
In connection with the integration of Contract Freighters, Inc.’s U.S. operations into Heartland Express, the company appointed Joshua Helmich as Chief Administrative Officer of Heartland Express, effective January 1, 2026. Helmich, who will continue to serve as the company’s Secretary, ended his roles as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CFI as of December 31, 2025, marking a leadership realignment that supports the operational and administrative consolidation following the CFI integration.
The most recent analyst rating on (HTLD) stock is a Buy with a $12.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Heartland Express stock, see the HTLD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HTLD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HTLD is a Neutral.
Heartland Express’s stock score is primarily influenced by its challenging financial performance, with declining revenues and negative cash flow growth. However, positive technical indicators and strategic corporate events, such as the CFI integration and consistent dividend payments, provide some optimism. The valuation remains a concern due to a negative P/E ratio.
To see Spark’s full report on HTLD stock, click here.
More about Heartland Express
Heartland Express operates in the U.S. trucking and freight transportation industry, providing truckload services and related logistics solutions across domestic markets.
Average Trading Volume: 594,001
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $762.1M
Learn more about HTLD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

