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HTLD Stock - Heartland Express, Inc.
Industrials|TruckingNASDAQ
$8.98-2.71%
$0.25 (-2.71%) • Dec 19
59
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.74
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).43
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.75
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+-3.5%upside
Target: $8.67
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ENTRY ZONE$8.89 – $9.07
TARGET (TP)$8.67
STOP LOSS$8.26
RISK/REWARD1:-0.4
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Financial Statements
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.13
52W High$12.19
52W Low$7.00
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.05B | $1.21B | $968.00M | $607.28M | $645.26M |
| Gross Profit | $38.88M | $78.20M | $149.87M | $93.82M | $110.27M |
| Gross Margin | 3.7% | 6.5% | 15.5% | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Operating Income | $-27,744,000 | $1.30M | $91.45M | $67.97M | $78.59M |
| Net Income | $-29,722,000 | $14.78M | $133.58M | $79.28M | $70.81M |
| Net Margin | -2.8% | 1.2% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| EPS | $-0.38 | $0.19 | $1.69 | $1.00 | $0.87 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
1
33%
Hold / Neutral
2
67%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
1 Bullish2 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$13
Average Target
↑ 39.2% Upside
Now
$9
Low
$13
Average
$18
High
Based on 4 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1st 2025 | Robert W. Baird | Resumed | Neutral | $9 |
| July 9th 2024 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | $13← $15 |
| July 9th 2024 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | $10← $12 |
| November 11th 2022 | UBS | Upgrade | Buy | $18← $17 |
Earnings History & Surprises
HTLDBeat Rate
39%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
-14.8%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
7/8
3 met exactly
Latest EPS
$-0.11
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+175.0%
$0.06vs$-0.08
Q2 24
-72.7%
$-0.19vs$-0.11
Q3 24
-34.8%
$-0.04vs$-0.03
Q4 24
-207.7%
$-0.12vs$-0.04
Q1 25
+50.0%
$-0.02vs$-0.04
Q2 25
-38.5%
$-0.18vs$-0.13
Q3 25
-75.0%
$-0.14vs$-0.08
Q4 25
0.0%
$-0.11vs$-0.11
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | $-0.07 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $-0.11 | $-0.11 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q3 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $-0.08 | $-0.14 | -75.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $-0.13 | $-0.18 | -38.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 | $-0.04 | $-0.02 | +50.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | $-0.04 | $-0.12 | -207.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | $-0.03 | $-0.04 | -34.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $-0.11 | $-0.19 | -72.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | $-0.08 | $0.06 | +175.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $0.07 | $-0.14 | -300.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.17 | $0.11 | -35.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $0.16 | $0.17 | +6.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | $0.29 | $0.21 | -27.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 | $0.31 | $0.33 | +6.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 | $0.26 | $0.97 | +273.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | $0.19 | $0.21 | +10.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Jan 20, 2022 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q4 2021 | Oct 14, 2021 | $0.30 | $0.31 | +3.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 0.0% | = MET |
Latest News
Heartland Express Plans To Integrate U.S. Operations Of Contract Freighters Into Heartland Express, Effective December 31
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 9, 2025, 04:31 PM
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Heartland Express, Lowers Price Target to $8
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 8, 2025, 05:35 PM
Baird Maintains Neutral on Heartland Express, Lowers Price Target to $8
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 12:49 PM
Heartland Express Q3 EPS $(0.11), Inline, Sales $196.547M Miss $210.313M Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 01:05 PM
Shares of trucking and freight companies are trading lower. President Trump recently posted on social media that, as of November 1, imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks entering the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 10, 2025, 06:42 PM•Also: , ,
JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Heartland Express, Lowers Price Target to $9
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 8, 2025, 06:00 PM•Also:
Shares of trucking and freight companies are trading higher. President Trump recently posted on social media that, as of November 1, imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks entering the United States will be subject to a 25% tariff.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 8, 2025, 04:20 PM•Also: , ,
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Heartland Express, Lowers Price Target to $10
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 01:59 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about HTLD
What is HTLD's current stock price?
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is currently trading at $8.98 per share. The stock has moved -2.71% today.
What is the analyst price target for HTLD?
The average analyst price target for HTLD is $8.67, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Heartland Express, Inc. in?
Heartland Express, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Trucking industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is HTLD's market cap?
Heartland Express, Inc. has a market capitalization of $0.70 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does HTLD pay dividends?
No, Heartland Express, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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