$10.22-0.15 (-1.45%)
Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) is a Trucking Freight/Courier Services company listed on NASDAQ. In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 3 wire items for HTLD, including 1 analyst rating, 1 dividend update and 1 SEC filing. The most recent was published Oct 21, 2026.
Price$10.22-0.15 (-1.45%)
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News · 26 weeks25+200%
2026-05-102026-11-01
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Latest news
25 items- SECSEC Form 8-K filed by Heartland Express Inc.8-K - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Filer)
- PRHeartland Express, Inc. Reports Net Income and Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2026NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Three months ended September 30, 2026: Operating Revenue of $179.5 million,Net Income of $1.0 million,Basic Earnings per Share of $0.01,Operating Ratio of 98.7% (a 500bp improvement to Q3 2025) and 97.6% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Purchased 183,371 shares of our common stock for $2.2 million, Payments of $35 million to reduce outstanding acquisition-related debt, Total Assets of $1.1 billion, including $48.5 million of Cash,Stockholders' Equity of $754.1 million. Nine months ended September 30, 20
- ANALYSTHeartland Express downgraded by Robert W. Baird with a new price targetRobert W. Baird downgraded Heartland Express from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $12.00
- PRHeartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly DividendNORTH 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. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on October 7, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026. We currently estimate that a total of $1.5 million will be paid on the Company's approximate seventy-seven million shares of common stock. This is the Company's ninety-third consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $566.1 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend pr
- PRHeartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming ConferenceNORTH 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States and Mexico. Heartland focuses primarily on regional freight, offering shippers industry leading on-time service so they can achieve their strategic goals for their customers. More information about Heartland Express can be found on the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com. Information
- PRHeartland Express Inc. Earns 21st Quest for Quality AwardNORTH 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 for the twenty-first time in the last twenty-three years. Heartland Express has received Logistics Management Magazine’s 2026 Quest for Quality Award within the Expedited Motor Carriers classification. To determine the best of the best, Logistics Management’s readers vote on carriers’ service quality based on 5 criteria – On-Time Performance, Value, Information Technology, Customer Service, and Equipment & Operations. Mike Gerdin, CEO stated, "Our professional drivers an
- SECHeartland Express Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update8-K - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Filer)
- INSIDERDirector Pratt James G was granted 5,000 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by Heartland Express Inc.10-Q - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Filer)
- SECHeartland Express Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Filer)
- PRHeartland Express, Inc. Reports Net Income and Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Three months ended June 30, 2026: Operating Revenue of $184.1 million,Net Income of $10.6 million,Basic Earnings per Share of $0.14,Operating Ratio of 91.0% (a 1,490bp improvement to Q2 2025) and 88.3% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Purchased 172,061 shares of our common stock for $2.3 million, Payments of $15 million to reduce outstanding acquisition-related debt, Total Assets of $1.2 billion, including $62.4 million of Cash,Stockholders' Equity of $756.3 million. Six months ended June 30, 2026: Operating
- INSIDERDirector Millis David Paul sold $492,091 worth of shares (31,402 units at $15.67), decreasing direct ownership by 53% to 28,387 units (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- SECHeartland Express Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Filer)
- PRHeartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly DividendNORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on July 6, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026. We currently estimate that a total of $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's approximate seventy-eight million shares of common stock. This is the Company's ninety-second consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $564.5 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program wa
- INSIDERDirector Spalding David P bought $31,380 worth of shares (2,000 units at $15.69) (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Executive Officer Gerdin Michael J gifted 4,474,456 shares and received a gift of 4,474,456 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERCo-Trustee of 10% Owner Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust received a gift of 4,474,456 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERCAO and Secretary Helmich Joshua Stefan was granted 500 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 167 shares, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 7,946 units (SEC Form 4) (tax liability)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERVice President/CFO/Treasurer Strain Christopher Alan was granted 500 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 21,500 units (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChief Operating Officer Rigdon Kent Daryl was granted 500 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 167 shares, increasing direct ownership by 32% to 1,360 units (SEC Form 4) to cover withholding tax4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERVP of Information Technology Eickman Kris Eric was granted 500 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 167 shares, increasing direct ownership by 4% to 8,320 units (SEC Form 4) (tax liability)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERCo-Trustee of 10% Owner Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust was granted 500 shares (SEC Form 4)4 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- INSIDERSEC Form 3 filed by new insider Spalding David P3 - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Issuer)
- PRHeartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming ConferenceNORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation and Industrials Conference. Conference participation will occur on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York, New York, including investor meetings. Heartland Express will participate in a panel discussion from 2:05 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. ET. Heartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States and Mexico. Heartland focuses primarily on regional freight, offering shippers industry lead
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by Heartland Express Inc.10-Q - HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (0000799233) (Filer)
HTLD FAQ
9 questionsWhat does Heartland Express Inc. do?
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 Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It provides traffic appliances, automotive parts, consumer products, paper products, packaged foodstuffs, and retail goods. The company principally serves retailers and...What is the latest news on HTLD?
In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 3 wire items for HTLD: 1 analyst rating, 1 dividend update and 1 SEC filing. The most recent was published on October 21, 2026.Where does HTLD stock trade?
Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) is listed on NASDAQ.What sector and industry is HTLD in?
Heartland Express Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, Trucking Freight/Courier Services industry.When did Heartland Express Inc. go public?
Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) completed its IPO in 1986.Does HTLD pay a dividend?
HTLD's most recent ex-dividend date was 2026-09-25 with a cash dividend of $0.02 per share. No future ex-date is on file yet.What are analysts saying about HTLD?
Heartland Express Inc. has had 8 recent analyst actions on file. The most recent action was from Robert W. Baird: Neutral with a $1200.00 price target on 2026-10-20. Recent price targets range from $900.00 to $1800.00.What companies are similar to HTLD?
Notable peers in the same industry include UPS (United Parcel Service Inc.), ODFL (Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.), JBHT (J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.), ZTO (ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.), KNX (Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.). Compare HTLD side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.How can I track HTLD on Quantisnow?
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