NASDAQ:HTLD Heartland Express (HTLD) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Obama’s Forever Term [exposed] (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free HTLD Stock Alerts $10.94 +0.04 (+0.37%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.86▼$11.0050-Day Range$9.94▼$12.9152-Week Range$9.63▼$17.08Volume497,309 shsAverage Volume358,951 shsMarket Capitalization$864.59 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.73%Price Target$13.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Heartland Express alerts: Email Address Heartland Express MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingReduce1.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside21.1% Upside$13.25 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.24% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.14Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.97Based on 18 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$4.31 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.13) to $0.56 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.3.18 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector58th out of 113 stocksTrucking, Except Local Industry11th out of 13 stocks 1.9 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHeartland Express has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.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 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.24% 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 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Heartland Express has recently increased by 4.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHeartland Express has a dividend yield of 0.74%, 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 14.29% 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 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHeartland Express has a news sentiment score of 0.97. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Heartland Express this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for HTLD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Heartland Express to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease 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 $4,314,831.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders39.80% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Heartland Express are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.13) to $0.56 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Heartland Express is -64.35, 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 -64.35, 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 1.00. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Heartland Express' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaElon Musk Secret Crypto Plot ExposedReports of a leaked meeting between Elon Musk and staff at X.com could send shockwaves through the crypto market. Musk revealed a "mind-blowing" plan to take over the global payment system. In his own words, the world's richest man said "you won't need a bank account." Prominent voices in crypto believe what comes next will mirror a crypto mass adoption similar to the one that triggered bitcoin's last bull run.Click here now to get your copy. 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 HeadlinesMay 4, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) CEO Buys 14,109 Shares of StockMay 1, 2024 | insidertrades.comHeartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Director Michael John Sullivan Purchases 2,000 SharesMay 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Obama’s Forever Term [exposed]America’s Last Election New documentary, America’s Last Election, reveals the true (and terrifying) story of how the D.C. establishment has engineered a brutal new crisis that could hand them permanent power. Power they will use to reshape America to their dark, dystopian vision.May 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares Gap Up on Insider Buying ActivityMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMichael J. Gerdin Purchases 14,109 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) StockMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMichael J. Gerdin Acquires 93,496 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) StockMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Major Shareholder Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust Buys 93,496 Shares of StockMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Major Shareholder Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust Buys 88,100 SharesMay 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Obama’s Forever Term [exposed]America’s Last Election New documentary, America’s Last Election, reveals the true (and terrifying) story of how the D.C. establishment has engineered a brutal new crisis that could hand them permanent power. Power they will use to reshape America to their dark, dystopian vision.May 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) CEO Michael J. Gerdin Buys 66,000 Shares of StockMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) CEO Michael J. Gerdin Purchases 31,200 Shares of StockMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Director Michael John Sullivan Acquires 2,000 Shares of StockMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHeartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Price Target Lowered to $10.00 at BarclaysApril 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Industrial Goods Companies: Heartland Express (HTLD) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX)April 30, 2024 | msn.comHeartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Fights Through a Freight RecessionApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHeartland Express: Navigating Industry Headwinds with CautionApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Have Lowered Expectations For Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) After Its Latest ResultsApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOOIDA president talks regulatory challenges facing owner-operatorsApril 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHeartland Express First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsApril 25, 2024 | tmcnet.comFirst Foundation Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsApril 25, 2024 | washingtonpost.comVisteon: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comGGG Stock Earnings: Graco Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHeartland Express books another net lossApril 23, 2024 | investorplace.comHTLD Stock Earnings: Heartland Express Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comHeartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2024April 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHeartland Express is recognized as one of Newsweek’s 2024 most trustworthy companiesApril 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comHeartland Express is recognized as one of Newsweek's 2024 most trustworthy companiesSee 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 4/5 Dividend3/25/2024Dividend Payable4/05/2024Last Earnings4/23/2024Today5/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/29/2024Fiscal 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$13.25 High Stock Price Target$17.00 Low Stock Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+21.1%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.75 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-1.13% Pretax Margin-1.46% Return on Equity-1.50% Return on Assets-0.84% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.30 Current Ratio1.26 Quick Ratio1.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.21 billion Price / Sales0.72 Cash Flow$2.76 per share Price / Cash Flow3.96 Book Value$10.95 per share Price / Book1.00Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares79,030,000Free Float47,578,000Market Cap$864.59 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.66 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:USXMarten TransportNASDAQ:MRTNWerner EnterprisesNASDAQ:WERNCovenant Logistics GroupNASDAQ:CVLGYellowNASDAQ:YELLQView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSei Investments Co.Sold 136,648 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.443%Empowered Funds LLCBought 128,758 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.286%Concurrent Investment Advisors LLCBought 56,327 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.071%Lesa Sroufe & CoBought 3,467 shares on 5/6/2024Ownership: 0.144%Ann S. Gerdin Revocable TrustBought 8,089 shares on 5/3/2024Total: $86,875.86 ($10.74/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HTLD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Heartland Express stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Heartland Express in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" HTLD shares. View HTLD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Heartland Express' stock price target for 2024? 4 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Heartland Express' shares. Their HTLD share price targets range from $10.00 to $17.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $13.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HTLD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HTLD shares performed in 2024? Heartland Express' stock was trading at $14.26 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HTLD shares have decreased by 23.3% and is now trading at $10.94. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Heartland Express? Heartland Express saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,430,000 shares, a drop of 14.4% from the March 15th total of 1,670,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 305,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.7 days. Approximately 3.5% of the company's stock are short sold. View Heartland Express' Short Interest. When is Heartland Express' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 29th 2024. View our HTLD earnings forecast. How were Heartland Express' earnings last quarter? Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 23rd. The transportation company reported ($0.19) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.12) by $0.07. The transportation company earned $270.30 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $263.92 million. Heartland Express had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.50% and a negative net margin of 1.13%. Heartland Express's quarterly revenue was down 18.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.16 EPS. How often does Heartland Express pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Heartland Express? Heartland Express declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.02 per share on Friday, April 5th. This represents a $0.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.73%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 25th. Read our dividend analysis for HTLD. Is Heartland Express a good dividend stock? Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.74%. Read our dividend analysis for HTLD. What ETFs hold Heartland Express' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Transportation ETF (XTN) and iShares U.S. Transportation ETF (IYT).Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (TPOR). 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Heartland Express own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Heartland Express investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), NIC (EGOV), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Continental Resources (CLR), Express (EXPR), Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Transocean (RIG). Who are Heartland Express' major shareholders? Heartland Express' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Raymond James & Associates (0.77%), Sei Investments Co. (0.44%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.30%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.29%), Lesa Sroufe & Co (0.14%) and GSA Capital Partners LLP (0.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Ann S Gerdin Revocable Trust, David Paul Millis, Michael J Gerdin and Michael John Sullivan. 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. 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