$HTLD

Truckload carriers like J.B. Hunt, Werner, and Heartland report revenue growth but see profits squeezed by rising diesel costs (up 72% YoY) and other expenses. Contract rates rose 18% YoY, but higher fuel, driver, and insurance costs offset gains. J.B. Hunt's Q3 revenue grew 24%, but net earnings increased only 1%. Heartland's operating ratio improved YoY but worsened sequentially, citing fuel and inflationary pressures.

UBS maintained a Neutral rating on Heartland Express (HTLD) but lowered its price target from $13.00 to $12.00, citing a cautious outlook. The stock is currently trading at $10.26, which is 31.9% above its GF Value™ of $7.78. Heartland Express has a GF Score™ of 70, indicating moderate performance, with strengths in profitability and momentum but weaknesses in growth.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. October 20, 2026 For Immediate Release Press Release Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Net Income and Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2026 NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA - October 20, 2026 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and

Heartland Express (HTLD) reported Q3 net income of $1.0M, reversing a $8.3M loss from 2025. EPS was $0.01, up from a $0.11 loss. Revenue fell to $179.5M from $196.5M, but fuel surcharge revenue rose to $32.7M. Shares are down 2.19% to $10.30 on NasdaqGS.

Baird downgraded Heartland Express (HTLD) to Neutral from Outperform, lowering its price target to $12.00 from $16.00. The firm cited macroeconomic concerns, including higher fuel prices and interest rates, which have impacted the company's revenue and stock performance. HTLD's stock currently trades at $10.53, with analysts expecting sales to decline further but the company to return to profitability.

Heartland Express (HTLD) reported the slowest revenue growth in its sector, with shares down 5.1% to $12.33. RXO (RXO) had the fastest revenue growth (25% YoY) and beat EPS estimates, but its stock fell 7.3% to $19.48. Werner (WERN) missed EPS estimates despite 24% revenue growth, with shares down 2.7% to $37.28. Old Dominion (ODFL) beat revenue and EPS estimates but saw a 20.4% drop to $180.07. Landstar (LSTR) reported 18.1% revenue growth and a 7% beat, with shares down 6.8% to $172.80.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On September 1, 2026, James G. Pratt, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Heartland Express, Inc. (the “Comp

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. July 30, 2026 For Immediate Release Press Release Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Net Income and Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2026 NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA - July 30, 2026 - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six m

Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) returned to Q2 profitability, reporting net income of $10.6 million, or 14 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss. The improvement was attributed to a $22 million year-over-year increase in gains from equipment sales. Revenue fell to $184 million, down 13% year over year. Adjusted operating ratio was 88.3%.

Heartland Express (Nasdaq: HTLD) reported Q2 2026 results. Operating revenue was $184.1M and net income $10.6M, versus $210.4M revenue and a $10.9M net loss in Q2 2025. Operating ratio improved to 91.0%. For six months, revenue was $360.4M with net income $5.8M. Cash was $62.4M and debt $134.9M at June 30, 2026.