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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC

HTLDNASDAQ
πŸ† #2448 by market capEarnings Oct 29US Equity
$11.61β–Ό $0.04 (βˆ’0.34%)
πŸŒ… Pre-market$11.73β–² 1.03%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 0.3%
7dβ–² 2.1%
14dβ–Ό 2.7%
30dβ–Ό 2.6%
ytdβ–² 28.4%
1yβ–² 39.5%
🏦Market Cap
$900M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
-23.1%
Declining
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
7.5%
Thin
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
-11.7%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.2x
Cheap
Otter Score
80
Good

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$11.49 – $11.79
52-Week Range
$7.00 – $16.64
Volume
$3.14B
Avg Volume
$3.75B
Shares Outstanding
77.5M
Next Earnings
Nov 29, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$806M
Last Q Revenue
$184M
P/E Ratio
-41.3
P/S Ratio
1.2x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.28
Dividend Yield
0.69%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’1.6%

Why Investors Own HTLD

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +32.0% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 47% gross margin and 18% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$806Mβ–Ό βˆ’23.1% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
8.4%β–Ό βˆ’20.3% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
βˆ’$62Mβ–² +123.0% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
βˆ’$67Mβ–Ό βˆ’292.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
77.5Mβ–Ό βˆ’1.6% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$143Mβ–² +$53M YoY
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About HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC

Heartland Express, Inc., operating with its subsidiaries, functions as a transportation company primarily focusing on short to medium-distance truckload freight across the United States and Canada. The firm's main services encompass extensive asset-based dry van truckload hauling, covering the entire contiguous U.S. from coast to coast, as well as specialized temperature-controlled logistics. These services are delivered under its prominent brand names, Heartland Express and Millis Transfer. Its customer base largely comprises retailers and manufacturers within the consumer goods, appliance, foodstuff, and automotive industries. The company was established in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
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πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Good
80/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Hold
11 analysts
Strong Buy1
Buy0
Hold5
Sell3
Strong Sell2
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·20h ago

What Makes Heartland Express (HTLD) a New Strong Buy Stock

Heartland Express (HTLD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

GlobeNewsWireΒ·15d ago

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend.

GlobeNewsWireΒ·19d ago

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on

GlobeNewsWireΒ·20d ago

Heartland Express Inc. Earns 21st Quest for Quality Award

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (HTLD) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with Logistics Management Magazine's Quest for Quality Award

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 30

BlackRock Inc. Invests $104.52 Million in Heartland Express, Inc. $HTLD

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 6,867,465 shares of the trans

GuruFocusΒ·Aug 12

Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) Shares Surge 4.2% -- What GF Score of 66 Tells Investors

On August 12, 2026, Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) shares rose 4.2% to a current price of $12.29, despite experiencing a 17.0% decline over the past month. The sh