Business Description
Heartland Express Inc
NAICS : 484121
SIC : 4213
ISIN : US4223471040
Share Class Description:
HTLD: Ordinary SharesTotal Employee Number:
4,560Description
Heartland Express Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services provider. It mainly provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers across the United States, along with cross-border freight and other transportation services offered through third-party partnerships in Mexico. The group operates under the brand names of Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI (for services within Mexico).
Financial Strength
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.43 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.64 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.19 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 1.15 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 7/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 3.17 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.13 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
2/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | -5.5 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -31.5 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -3.4 |
Momentum Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 46.77 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 44.52 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 42.52 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -2.59 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 28.76 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 66.24 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.58 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.58 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.53 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 39.1 | |||||
Days Payable | 22.29 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 0.66 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 0.66 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 0.66 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 0.7 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 5.39 |
Profitability Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 9.6 | |||||
Operating Margin % | -6.67 | |||||
Net Margin % | -2.98 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 17.35 | |||||
FCF Margin % | -11.65 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 10.66 | |||||
ROE % | -2.87 | |||||
ROA % | -1.8 | |||||
ROIC % | -3.83 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 28 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | -2.38 | |||||
ROCE % | -1.44 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 8 | |||||
Moat Score | 4 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 8 |
GF Value Rank
3/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward PE Ratio | 103.92 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 16.85 | |||||
PS Ratio | 1.31 | |||||
PB Ratio | 1.28 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 2.63 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 12.31 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | -66.28 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 19.82 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 8.21 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 6.72 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 1.42 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 1.14 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | -12.22 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 1.6 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 2.16 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.6 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | -1.51 | |||||
FCF Yield % | -8.89 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | -17.48 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 736.284 | ||
| EPS (TTM) ($) | -0.28 | ||
| Beta | 2.2078 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | -0.13 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | -0.2 | ||
| Volatility % | 43.57 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 42.52 | ||
| 14-Day ATR ($) | 0.497809 | ||
| 20-Day SMA ($) | 12.45775 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 66.24 | ||
| 52-Week Range ($) | 6.995 - 16.635 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 77.33 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 7 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Heartland Express Inc Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heartland Express Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-03 | In 160 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-10-30 | In 64 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-30 | 12.99 (-2.84%) | ||
| USD 0.020000 Cash Dividend | 2026-06-23 | 14.69 (+1.73%) | ||
| Wolfe Research 19(th) Annual Global Transportation and Industrials Conference | 2026-05-19 14:05 | 13.44 (+1.13%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-05-14 08:00 | 12.32 (+0.08%) | ||
| First quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-04-23 | 11.58 (-2.03%) | ||
| USD 0.020000 Cash Dividend | 2026-03-24 | 9.95 (-0.10%) | ||
| Annual report for 2025 | 2026-03-03 | 11.11 (+1.74%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2025 | 2026-02-03 | 10.77 (+6.63%) |
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Heartland Express Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartland Express Inc(HTLD)'s stock price today?
The current price of HTLD is $12.46. The 52 week high of HTLD is $16.64 and 52 week low is $7.00.
When is next earnings date of Heartland Express Inc(HTLD)?
The next earnings date of Heartland Express Inc(HTLD) is 2026-10-30 Est..
Does Heartland Express Inc(HTLD) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Heartland Express Inc(HTLD) is 0.66% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Heartland Express Inc(HTLD) was 0.42. The lowest was 0.1. And the median was 0.12. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Heartland Express Inc(HTLD) is 0.66%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Guru Commentaries on NAS:HTLD
Palm Valley Capital Management
Bullish
2026 Q1
What the manager wrote
Despite the ongoing freight recession, Heartland Express's operating results are showing signs of stabilization. Management has reported initial improvements in both shipment volumes and rates, indicating a potential recovery in 2026. This positive trend suggests that Heartland Express is well-positioned to benefit from the industry's recovery, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
Palm Valley Capital Fund
Bullish
2025 Q4
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Palm Valley Capital Fund
· 23 holdings
What the manager wrote
Heartland Express has shown signs of stabilizing operating results despite the severe freight recession. Trucking rates are beginning to increase from depressed levels, and there is optimism that capacity reductions will lead to meaningful pricing improvements in 2026. Stricter enforcement of trucking regulations is expected to further constrain the supply of available drivers, which could enhance profitability for Heartland Express and the trucking sector overall. The company has also improved its balance sheet by reducing capacity and limiting capital expenditures, resulting in a 60% reduction in net debt over three years.
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