HTLD
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC
$16.11
-0.68%
$1.2B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.2B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (9%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$252.8M
Inst. Activity10 buys / 7 sells
Insider Activity1B / 0S
Insider Net $$31.4K
SEC Reports5
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
Jun 12, 2026
dividend
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
<p align="justify">NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors o
Jun 11, 2026
SEC
Four institutional investors increased HTLD positions by $3.0M in Q4 2025, led by Ameriprise Financial's $2.4M addition,
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
Jun 10, 2026
Insider
SPALDING DAVID P bought 2,000 shares
Director @ $15.69 ($31.4K)
May 19, 2026
Insider
Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust gifted 4,474,456 shares
10%+ Owner
May 19, 2026
Insider
GERDIN MICHAEL J gifted 4,474,456 shares
Chief Executive Officer
May 14, 2026
SEC
Heartland Express reported Q1 2026 EPS of -$0.06, missing consensus estimates of $0.00 by a wide margin (surprise -2471.
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 3/10
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $4.8M ($0.06 loss per share), significantly better than the cons
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 7/10
Inst.
ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP — ADD
588,810 shares ($6.1M)
Price Targets
$12.40
-23.0% upside
Strong Sell
Current $16.11
Low $10.00
Median $12.00
High $16.00
5 analysts
$10.00
$16.00
Analyst Ratings
1Strong Buy
0Buy
5Hold
3Sell
2Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight → Underweight |
| Apr 24, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 24, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight → Underweight |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight → Underweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.00 ▲ +103.5% | $-0.04 — $0.03 | 102% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $0.03 ▲ +172.7% | $-0.00 — $0.06 | 124% YoY | 3 |
| Current FY | $0.02 ▲ +109.3% | $-0.13 — $0.12 | 105% YoY | 5 |
| Next FY | $0.51 ▲ +26.9% | $0.40 — $0.58 | 2138% YoY | 5 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
INST-CLUSTER
3/10
Four institutional investors increased HTLD positions by $3.0M in Q4 2025, led by Ameriprise Financial's $2.4M addition,
Jun 11, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Heartland Express reported Q1 2026 EPS of -$0.06, missing consensus estimates of $0.00 by a wide margin (surprise -2471.
May 14, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
3/10
Heartland Express declared its 91st consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, totaling an estimated $1.6 m
Mar 13, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $70.6M | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $40.3M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $23.3M | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $21.5M | — |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $15.0M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | SPALDING DAVID | BUY | $31.4K |
| May 19, 2026 | Ann S. | G | $0.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | GERDIN MICHAEL | G | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Ann S. | A | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | EICKMAN KRIS | A | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $252.8M total value (24,310,926 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, DIMENSIONAL, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 10 institutions added/increased vs 7 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 6,791,340 | $70.6M | 27.9% | — |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3,873,653 | $40.3M | 15.9% | — |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,242,432 | $23.3M | 9.2% | — |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 2,065,866 | $21.5M | 8.5% | — |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1,440,134 | $15.0M | 5.9% | ADD +91.0% |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,089,550 | $11.3M | 4.5% | — |
| 7 | AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | 983,491 | $10.2M | 4.0% | ADD +26.1% |
| 8 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 811,644 | $8.4M | 3.3% | — |
| 9 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 630,681 | $6.6M | 2.6% | — |
| 10 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 588,810 | $6.1M | 2.4% | ADD +34.7% |
| 11 | MORGAN STANLEY | 470,717 | $4.9M | 1.9% | TRIM -30.9% |
| 12 | Invesco Ltd. | 424,884 | $4.4M | 1.7% | TRIM -42.5% |
| 13 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 313,123 | $3.3M | 1.3% | — |
| 14 | BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP | 276,427 | $2.9M | 1.1% | ADD +26.8% |
| 15 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 233,496 | $2.4M | 1.0% | ADD +46.5% |
| 16 | FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 196,899 | $2.0M | 0.8% | — |
| 17 | PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | 163,481 | $1.7M | 0.7% | — |
| 18 | RHUMBLINE ADVISERS | 132,110 | $1.4M | 0.5% | — |
| 19 | EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC | 126,656 | $1.3M | 0.5% | ADD +57.9% |
| 20 | Tweedy, Browne Co LLC | 126,656 | $1.3M | 0.5% | ADD +57.9% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ADD | 437,221 | 588,810 | +34.7% | $6.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 159,418 | 233,496 | +46.5% | $2.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC | ADD | 80,198 | 126,656 | +57.9% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| Tweedy, Browne Co LLC | ADD | 80,198 | 126,656 | +57.9% | $1.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO | DOUBLED | 38,894 | 106,364 | +173.5% | $1.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | DOUBLED | 6,056 | 101,846 | +1581.7% | $1.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Trexquant Investment LP | TRIM | 300,198 | 85,333 | -71.6% | $887.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | TRIM | 110,126 | 38,204 | -65.3% | $397.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| HSBC HOLDINGS PLC | TRIM | 35,684 | 20,447 | -42.7% | $211.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | TRIM | 22,400 | 15,741 | -29.7% | $163.7K | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 8,545 | 11,012 | +28.9% | $114.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 280 | 10,746 | +3737.9% | $111.8K | 2026-Q1 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | DOUBLED | 187 | 785 | +319.8% | $8.2K | 2026-Q1 |
| Allworth Financial LP | ADD | 241 | 383 | +58.9% | $4.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| GROUP ONE TRADING LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 2,625 | 300 | -88.6% | $3.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| HRT FINANCIAL LP | TRIM | 185,306 | 57,837 | -68.8% | $601.00 | 2026-Q1 |
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | EXIT | 1,149,008 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2026-Q1 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | ADD | 799,491 | 1,008,401 | +26.1% | $9.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 663,303 | 458,417 | -30.9% | $4.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | ADD | 285,755 | 437,221 | +53.0% | $3.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| Trexquant Investment LP | ADD | 211,217 | 300,198 | +42.1% | $2.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP | ADD | 192,689 | 244,424 | +26.8% | $2.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 122,526 | 159,418 | +30.1% | $1.4M | 2025-Q4 |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | TRIM | 215,255 | 95,502 | -55.6% | $862.4K | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 34,463 | 49,432 | +43.4% | $446.4K | 2025-Q4 |
8 unique insiders with 15 transactions. Net insider value: $31.4K ($31.4K bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | SPALDING DAVID P | Director | BUY | 2,000 | $15.69 | $31.4K |
| May 19, 2026 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust | 10%+ Owner | GIFT | 4,474,456 | — | — |
| May 19, 2026 | GERDIN MICHAEL J | Chief Executive Officer | GIFT | 4,474,456 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust | 10%+ Owner | AWARD | 500 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | EICKMAN KRIS ERIC | VP of Information Technology | AWARD | 500 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | EICKMAN KRIS ERIC | VP of Information Technology | TAX W/H | 167 | $13.30 | $2.2K |
| May 15, 2026 | Rigdon Kent Daryl | Chief Operating Officer | AWARD | 500 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Rigdon Kent Daryl | Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 167 | $13.30 | $2.2K |
| May 15, 2026 | Strain Christopher Alan | Vice President/CFO/Treasurer | AWARD | 500 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Helmich Joshua Stefan | CAO and Secretary | AWARD | 500 | — | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Helmich Joshua Stefan | CAO and Secretary | TAX W/H | 167 | $13.30 | $2.2K |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Millis David Paul | President of Millis Transfer | AWARD | 2,000 | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Millis David Paul | President of Millis Transfer | TAX W/H | 746 | $13.03 | $9.7K |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Millis David Paul | President of Millis Transfer | AWARD | 2,866 | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Millis David Paul | President of Millis Transfer | TAX W/H | 1,069 | $11.58 | $12.4K |
5 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 4 neutral. Avg impact: 3.8/10.
NEUTRAL
INST-CLUSTER
3/10
Four institutional investors increased HTLD positions by $3.0M in Q4 2025, led by Ameriprise Financi
Jun 11, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Heartland Express reported Q1 2026 EPS of -$0.06, missing consensus estimates of $0.00 by a wide mar
May 14, 2026
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
7/10
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $4.8M ($0.06 loss per share), significantly
Apr 23, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Heartland Express filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) ahead of its 2026 Annual Meeting, fol
Apr 2, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Analysis based on filing metadata only — document content was unavailable. The filing is an 8-K with
Mar 18, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (9% buy). Based on 11 analysts: 1 strong buy, 0 buy, 5 hold, 3 sell, 2 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$12.40 mean target
-23.0% upside
Strong Sell (3.00)
$10.00 Low
$16.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $16.11 |
| Target Low | $10.00 |
| Target Mean | $12.40 |
| Target Median | $12.00 |
| Target High | $16.00 |
| # Analysts | 5 |
| Recommendation | Strong Sell (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.00 | $-0.04 | $0.03 | 101.8% | +103.5% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | -9.0% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.03 | $-0.00 | $0.06 | 123.8% | +172.7% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | -1.1% | 3 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$0.02 | $-0.13 | $0.12 | 104.7% | +109.3% | 3↑ 0↓ | $0.7B | -7.0% | 5 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$0.51 | $0.40 | $0.58 | 2138.0% | +26.9% | 3↑ 0↓ | $0.8B | 7.7% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.003 | |
| 7d ago | $0.003 | |
| 30d ago | $-0.073 | +0.075 |
| 60d ago | $-0.072 | +0.074 |
| 90d ago | $-0.054 | +0.057 |
4 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Apr 24, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 24, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Feb 5, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Baird | UPGRADE | Neutral | Outperform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 12, 2026
dividend
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
<p align="justify">NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced
May 14, 2026
earnings
Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
<p align="justify">NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief F
Apr 28, 2026
earnings_calendar
HTLD Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-28
Apr 23, 2026
earnings
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2026
<p align="justify">NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results
Apr 16, 2026
earnings_calendar
HTLD Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-16
Mar 13, 2026
dividend
Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
<p align="justify">NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announce