HTLD (Heartland Express) Institutional Ownership: 51.03% (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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HTLD Heartland Express Inc HTLD
66 GF Score
Price $12.22
GF Value $7.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Heartland Express Institutional Ownership?

Heartland Express HTLD -3.85% 66 Institutional Ownership is 51.03% as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates HTLD with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Heartland Express's institutional ownership is 51.03%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Heartland Express's Insider Ownership is 31.69%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Heartland Express's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 58.36%.

Heartland Express Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Heartland Express's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Heartland Express Institutional Ownership Chart

Heartland Express Historical Data

The historical data trend for Heartland Express can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 33.78 33.61 33.80 32.84 33.56 33.99 34.38 34.58 34.36 34.64
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Heartland Express Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 51.03% mean?
Heartland Express (HTLD) has a Institutional Ownership of 51.03% as of Jul. 31, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors.
Is Heartland Express' Institutional Ownership too high?
Heartland Express' current Institutional Ownership is 51.03%. Overall, Heartland Express has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heartland Express' Institutional Ownership compare to CVLG and MRTN?
Heartland Express' Institutional Ownership of 51.03% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Transportation company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Heartland Express and its competitors. Heartland Express's current Institutional Ownership is 51.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heartland Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heartland Express (HTLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.98, compared to a current price of $12.22 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 51.03%. Heartland Express' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Heartland Express (HTLD), the current Institutional Ownership is 51.03% as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Heartland Express (HTLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heartland Express stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.22 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.98. GuruFocus considers Heartland Express to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HTLD:

  • Institutional Ownership: 51.03%
  • GF Value™: $7.98 vs. price of $12.22 (53.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HTLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Heartland Express Business Description

Address 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA, USA, 52317
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).
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