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Heartland Express (HTLD)
NASDAQ:HTLD
HTLD Stock Chart & Stats
$10.43
-$0.09(-0.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.43
-$0.09(-0.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.00 - $12.19
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.79K
Average Volume (3M)609.23K
Market Cap
$807.78M
Enterprise Value$804.32M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$22.88M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$198.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Jan 29, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.87%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.86
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit46.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.33Price Target Upside-10.55% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Enforcement-driven Capacity ReductionImproving spot rates and increased Department of Transportation enforcement are removing non-compliant operators, shrinking effective capacity and supporting freight pricing and demand for asset-based carriers.
Market Supply DynamicsAnalyst upgrade reflects that tighter supply in the irregular-route truckload market benefits Heartland by reducing competition in its core operating segment.
Regulatory And Macro TailwindsA more accommodative Federal Reserve stance and emission-related regulatory mandates could boost freight volumes and lift used equipment values, creating earnings tailwinds for Heartland.
Bears Say
Accounting ImpactElevated depreciation expense is suppressing reported profitability and obscures the comparison between accounting earnings and underlying operating performance.
Growth Strategy RiskReliance on acquisitions to replace lost customers raises sustainability concerns and indicates the company may need to adapt its business model to withstand cyclical downturns.
Rate Pressure And Recovery TimingPersistent rate pressure from brokers and weak peak season demand are likely to defer meaningful recovery until mid-2026, maintaining investor caution.
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 $12.19 in the past 12 months.
What is Heartland Express’s market cap?
Heartland Express’s market cap is $807.78M.
When is Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date?
Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 29, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were Heartland Express’s earnings last quarter?
Heartland Express released its earnings results on Oct 31, 2025. The company reported -$0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.126 by $0.016.
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 is -0.08.
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?
Heartland Express reported an EPS of -$0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.126. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.182%.
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:
$9.33 (-10.55% Downside)
$9.33 (-10.55% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTLD Sentiment 100%
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
$9.33
▼(-10.55% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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