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 manufacturers. Heartland Express, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
IPO Year: 1986
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: heartlandexpress.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2024 | $15.00 → $13.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 7/9/2024 | $12.00 → $10.00 | Neutral → Underweight | JP Morgan |
| 11/11/2022 | $17.00 → $18.00 | Neutral → Buy | UBS |
| 3/15/2022 | $16.00 | Underweight → Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
| 2/18/2022 | $18.00 → $16.00 | Overweight → Neutral | JP Morgan |
| 1/26/2022 | $17.00 → $15.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Barclays |
| 1/14/2022 | $19.00 → $17.00 | Equal-Weight | Barclays |
| 12/2/2021 | $18.00 → $16.00 | Underweight | Morgan Stanley |
| 7/1/2021 | $20.00 | Neutral → Overweight | JP Morgan |
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NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Three months ended September 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $259.9 million,Net Loss of $9.3 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.12,Operating Ratio of 102.7% and 102.6% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.4 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $825.7 million. Nine months ended September 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $804.9 million,Net Loss of $27.9 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.35,Operating Ratio of 102.6% and 102.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 17, 2024 (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, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 27, 2024. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 78.5 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-fifth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $553.6 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program w
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Three months ended June 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $274.8 million,Operating Income of $0.3 million,Net Loss of $3.5 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.04,Operating Ratio of 99.9% and 99.4% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.4 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $836.8 million. Six months ended June 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $545.1 million,Net Loss of $18.6 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.24,Operating Ratio of 102.6% and 102.5% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1). Heartl
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 14, 2024 (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 5, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 25, 2024. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.1 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-fourth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $552.1 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was imple
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Three months ended March 31, 2024: Operating Revenue of $270.3 million,Net Loss of $15.1 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.19,Operating Ratio of 105.3% and 105.6% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.5 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $848.8 million. Heartland Express Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, "Our consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 reflect the combination
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 15, 2024 (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 April 5, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 26, 2024. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.1 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-third consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $550.5 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was imp
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Three months ended December 31, 2023: Net Income of $5.1 million and Basic Earnings per Share of $0.06, Operating Revenue of $275.3 million,Operating Income of $10.7 million,Operating Ratio of 96.1% and 94.9% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.5 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $865.3 million. Twelve months ended December 31, 2023: Net Income of $14.8 million, Basic Earnings per Share of $0.19,Operating Revenue of $1.2 billion (All-time record), Operating Income of $42
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2023 (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 December 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2023. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.1 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-second consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $548.9 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program w
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced that members of management will present and participate at Baird's 2023 Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 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. This press release may cont
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Three months ended September 30, 2023: Operating Revenue of $295.0 million, an increase of 7.7% over 2022,Net Loss of $10.7 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.14,Operating Loss of $7.4 million,Operating Ratio of 102.5% and 102.4% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.6 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $861.1 million. Nine months ended September 30, 2023: Operating Revenue of $932.1 million, an increase of 52.0% over 2022,Net Income of $9.7 m
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UBS downgraded Heartland Express from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $13.00 from $15.00 previously
JP Morgan downgraded Heartland Express from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $10.00 from $12.00 previously
UBS upgraded Heartland Express from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $18.00 from $17.00 previously
Morgan Stanley upgraded Heartland Express from Underweight to Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $16.00
JP Morgan downgraded Heartland Express from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $16.00 from $18.00 previously
Barclays downgraded Heartland Express from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $15.00 from $17.00 previously
Barclays reiterated coverage of Heartland Express with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $17.00 from $19.00 previously
Morgan Stanley reiterated coverage of Heartland Express with a rating of Underweight and set a new price target of $16.00 from $18.00 previously
JP Morgan upgraded Heartland Express from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $20.00
Stifel resumed coverage of Heartland Express with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $21.00
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NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Three months ended September 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $259.9 million,Net Loss of $9.3 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.12,Operating Ratio of 102.7% and 102.6% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.4 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $825.7 million. Nine months ended September 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $804.9 million,Net Loss of $27.9 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.35,Operating Ratio of 102.6% and 102.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 17, 2024 (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, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 27, 2024. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 78.5 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-fifth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $553.6 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program w
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, September 12, 2024. 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. This press
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. Three months ended June 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $274.8 million,Operating Income of $0.3 million,Net Loss of $3.5 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.04,Operating Ratio of 99.9% and 99.4% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.4 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $836.8 million. Six months ended June 30, 2024: Operating Revenue of $545.1 million,Net Loss of $18.6 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.24,Operating Ratio of 102.6% and 102.5% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1). Heartl
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 14, 2024 (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 5, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 25, 2024. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.1 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-fourth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $552.1 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was imple
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, and Josh Helmich, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CFI (a wholly owned subsidiary) will participate in the Wolfe Research 17th Annual Global Transportation and Industrials Conference. Conference participation will occur on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York, New York, including investor meetings. 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 shippe
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Three months ended March 31, 2024: Operating Revenue of $270.3 million,Net Loss of $15.1 million, Basic Loss per Share of $0.19,Operating Ratio of 105.3% and 105.6% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio(1),Total Assets of $1.5 billion,Stockholders' Equity of $848.8 million. Heartland Express Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, "Our consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 reflect the combination
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload carrier since 1978, Heartland Express continues a long-standing practice of excelling in customer service regardless of market conditions. Today marked an announcement that Heartland Express has been awarded as one of Newsweek's 2024 Most Trustworthy Companies in the industry of Transport, Logistics & Packaging. Heartland joins 700 companies as a recipient of this prestigious award – one that did not come easily. Building upon a legacy where customer is king has landed Heartland Express on Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies twice in the last three years since Newsweek first launched their prestigious annual award in 2021
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 15, 2024 (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 April 5, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 26, 2024. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.1 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-third consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $550.5 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was imp
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8:30 a.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 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. This pres
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) reported quarterly losses of $(0.04) per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 140 percent decrease over earnings of $0.10 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $274.75 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $275.13 million by 0.14 percent. This is a 10.26 percent decrease over sales of $306.17 million the same period last year.
UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz downgrades Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $15 to $13.
Shares of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) fell sharply during Tuesday's session after the company reported soft first-quarter earnings and lowered its FY25 guidance. Helen of Troy reported quarterly earnings of 99 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.59. The company reported quarterly sales of $416.85 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $446.22 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Helen of Troy shares dipped 30.3% to $62.06 on Tuesday. Here are some other stocks moving in today’s mid-day session. Gainers Soligenix, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNGX) shares jumped 195% to $5.90 after the company announced interim results for extende
U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 50 points on Tuesday. Shares of Indivior PLC (NASDAQ:INDV) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company lowered its fiscal 2024 guidance. The company said it now expects 2024 net revenue of $1.15 billion to $1.215 billion, versus prior forecast of $1.24 billion to $1.33 billion. Indivior shares tumbled 43.2% to $8.71 in the pre-market trading session. Here are some big stocks recording losses in today's pre-market trading session. Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE) shares fell 27.5% to $64.50 in pre-market trading after the company reported downbeat first-quarter results and lowe
JP Morgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck downgrades Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) from Neutral to Underweight and lowers the price target from $12 to $10.
Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Tuesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga’s insider transactions platform. Aon The Trade: Aon plc (NYSE:AON) Director Lester B Knight acquired a total of 10,000 shares an average price of $276.61. To
Although U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga’s insider transactions platform. Heartland Express The Trade: Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) CEO Michael J Gerdin acquired a total of 107,605 shares a
Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $11 to $10.
JP Morgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck maintains Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $13 to $12.
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) reported quarterly losses of $(0.19) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.09) by 111.11 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $270.320 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $265.000 million by 2.01 percent. This is a 18.31 percent decrease over sales of $330.916 million the same period last year.