NASDAQ:HTLD Heartland Express (HTLD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.77 -0.21 (-1.75%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.76▼$12.0450-Day Range$11.61▼$13.2952-Week Range$9.63▼$16.29Volume152,680 shsAverage Volume355,275 shsMarket Capitalization$930.43 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.68%Price Target$12.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Heartland Express alerts: Email Address Heartland Express MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.0% Upside$12.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.07% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.14Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.00Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$107,640 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.17) to $0.48 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.66 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector98th out of 120 stocksTrucking, Except Local Industry12th out of 13 stocks 0.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHeartland Express has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.50, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageHeartland Express has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Heartland Express' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.07% of the float of Heartland Express has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHeartland Express has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Heartland Express has recently decreased by 2.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHeartland Express has a dividend yield of 0.65%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthHeartland Express does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Heartland Express will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.67% next year. This indicates that Heartland Express will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Heartland Express' dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreHeartland Express has received a -176.92% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Heartland Express in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Truck freight transport services" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Heartland Express is -6.14. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Heartland Express this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for HTLD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Heartland Express to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Heartland Express insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $107,640.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders39.60% of the stock of Heartland Express is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions53.45% of the stock of Heartland Express is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Heartland Express' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Heartland Express are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.17) to $0.48 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Heartland Express is -69.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Heartland Express is -69.24, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHeartland Express has a P/B Ratio of 1.10. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Heartland Express' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyTrump’s weapon lurks in abandoned AmericaUnemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. Hopelessness abounds. And looking in, the future here looks bleak for these forgotten souls. But in a strange twist of fate, something miraculous is taking place…Go here now to watch my new documentary About Heartland Express Stock (NASDAQ:HTLD)Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium, and long-haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.Read More HTLD Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HTLD Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 5:30 PM | globenewswire.comHeartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming ConferenceAugust 23, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comHeartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)September 7, 2024 | Timothy Sykes (Ad)Tim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…August 13, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comWinners And Losers Of Q2: Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) Vs The Rest Of The Transportation and Logistics StocksAugust 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 Rundown: Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) Vs Other Ground Transportation StocksJuly 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Waste Connections (WCN), TransUnion (TRU) and Heartland Express (HTLD)July 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on Top Industrial Goods Stocks: TransUnion (TRU), Johnson Controls (JCI)July 25, 2024 | msn.comBids hit $3 million for Heartland Motorsports Park as auction nears endSeptember 7, 2024 | Timothy Sykes (Ad)Tim Sykes’ Urgent Trade Alert: “Make this move now”WARNING: 80 Wall Street banks are gearing up for MASSIVE D.C. shock This $2 trillion D.C. shock is NOT about Trump or Biden dropping out of the race…July 25, 2024 | forbes.comHeartland ExpressJuly 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHeartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2024July 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHeartland Express Slips To Loss In Q2, But Tops EstimatesJuly 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHeartland Express says recovery likely in 2025July 23, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comHeartland Express's (NASDAQ:HTLD) Q2 Earnings Results: Revenue In Line With ExpectationsJuly 13, 2024 | seekingalpha.comHeartland Express Needs Some Stronger Beats To Change The NarrativeJune 28, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks at 52-Week Lows with Insider BuyingJune 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comHeartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly DividendMay 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHeartland Express Insiders Placed Bullish Bets Worth US$15.3mSee More Headlines Receive HTLD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Heartland Express and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend6/25/2024Dividend Payable7/05/2024Last Earnings7/23/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Trucking, except local Sub-IndustryTrucking Current SymbolNASDAQ:HTLD CUSIP42234710 CIK799233 Webwww.heartlandexpress.com Phone(319) 626-3600Fax319-626-3311Employees6,320Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$12.00 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+2.0%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.17) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$14.77 million Net Margins-2.17% Pretax Margin-2.82% Return on Equity-2.84% Return on Assets-1.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.27 Current Ratio1.23 Quick Ratio1.23 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.12 billion Price / Sales0.83 Cash Flow$2.59 per share Price / Cash Flow4.55 Book Value$10.66 per share Price / Book1.10Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares79,051,000Free Float47,747,000Market Cap$930.43 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.69 Social Links 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael J. Gerdin (Age 54)Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Comp: $1.01MMr. Christopher Alan Strain (Age 49)VP of Finance, Treasurer & CFO Comp: $331.16kMr. Kent Daryl Rigdon (Age 60)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $334.44kMr. Michael Paul Donovan (Age 65)Chief Operating Officer of Smith Transport, LLC Comp: $376.12kBrian J. JanssenVice President of SalesMr. Joshua S. HelmichSecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsU.S. Xpress EnterprisesNYSE:USXAvis Budget GroupNASDAQ:CARWerner EnterprisesNASDAQ:WERNMarten TransportNASDAQ:MRTNHertz GlobalNASDAQ:HTZView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBrandes Investment Partners LPBought 4,808 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.024%Creative PlanningBought 25,592 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.032%Millennium Management LLCBought 171,319 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.306%Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLCBought 55,756 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.071%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Bought 1,913 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.033%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HTLD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HTLD shares performed this year? Heartland Express' stock was trading at $14.26 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HTLD shares have decreased by 17.5% and is now trading at $11.77. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Heartland Express' earnings last quarter? Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 23rd. The transportation company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.02. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. What is Michael Gerdin's approval rating as Heartland Express' CEO? 124 employees have rated Heartland Express Chief Executive Officer Michael Gerdin on Glassdoor.com. Michael Gerdin has an approval rating of 69% among the company's employees. Who are Heartland Express' major shareholders? Heartland Express' top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.17%), American Century Companies Inc. (3.92%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.64%) and First Eagle Investment Management LLC (0.84%). Insiders that own company stock include Ann S Gerdin Revocable Trust, Michael J Gerdin, Michael John Sullivan and James G Pratt. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Heartland Express? Shares of HTLD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Heartland Express own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Heartland Express investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), NIC (EGOV), Athabasca Oil (ATH) and Continental Resources (CLR). 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