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Heartland Express (HTLD)
NASDAQ:HTLD
HTLD Stock Chart & Stats
$10.09
-$0.09(-0.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.09
-$0.09(-0.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.00 - $11.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.79K
Average Volume (3M)609.23K
Market Cap
$781.45M
Enterprise Value$936.81M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$22.88M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$198.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding77,447,540
10 Day Avg. Volume762,387
30 Day Avg. Volume609,233
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.84
P/FCF Ratio25.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit53.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.67Price Target Upside-4.16% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Emission Mandates And Asset ValuesStronger emission regulations combined with more accommodative monetary policy can boost freight demand and raise used-equipment values, creating potential earnings tailwinds.
Irregular-route Supply ConstraintsCompany's exclusive focus on irregular-route truckload benefits from tighter supply in that niche, supporting pricing power for asset-based operations.
Regulatory Enforcement Reducing CapacityIncreased Department of Transportation enforcement is removing non-compliant operators, shrinking effective capacity and helping spot rates for compliant carriers.
Bears Say
Dependence On AcquisitionsHeavy reliance on acquisitions to offset customer attrition raises sustainability concerns and suggests the business model may need adaptation for cycle durability.
Depreciation Impact On Reported EarningsElevated depreciation expense depresses reported profitability and can mask the underlying earnings performance, complicating investor evaluation.
Rate Pressure And Delayed RecoveryPersistent rate pressure from shippers shifting freight to brokers, combined with management caution and a likely turnaround deferred to mid-2026, could keep investor sentiment muted until clearer profitability emerges.
Heartland Express News
HTLD FAQ
What was Heartland Express’s price range in the past 12 months?
Heartland Express lowest stock price was $7.00 and its highest was $11.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Heartland Express’s market cap?
Heartland Express’s market cap is $781.45M.
When is Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date?
Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Heartland Express’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Heartland Express overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Heartland Express’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Heartland Express pay dividends?
Heartland Express pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.87%. See more information on Heartland Express dividends here
What is Heartland Express’s EPS estimate?
Heartland Express’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Heartland Express have?
Heartland Express has 77,447,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Heartland Express’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Heartland Express?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HTLD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Heartland Express Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$9.67 (-4.16% Downside)
$9.67 (-4.16% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTLD Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 811.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Heartland Express
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 company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
HTLD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.67
▼(-4.16% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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