Heartland Express, Inc.

NasdaqGS:HTLD Stock Report

Market Cap: US$711.7m

Heartland Express Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Heartland Express's revenue is forecast to decline at 1% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 96.3% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 92.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 2.6% in 3 years.

Key information

96.3%

Earnings growth rate

92.22%

EPS growth rate

Transportation earnings growth7.5%
Revenue growth rate-1.0%
Future return on equity2.57%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated08 Dec 2025

Recent future growth updates

Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Nov 01
Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Recent updates

Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.02

Dec 21
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.02

What Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) 26% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Dec 14
What Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) 26% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

We Think Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt

Nov 27
We Think Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt

Heartland Express: Limited Growth Prospects, But Risks Have Already Been Priced In

Nov 13

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) Low P/S

Oct 12
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) Low P/S

Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 17
Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Using Too Much Debt?

Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.02

Jun 19
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.02

Heartland Express Could Double In The Next Cycle

Feb 22

Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 24
Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Using Too Much Debt?

Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

Nov 01
Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Just Released Its Third-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think

There's No Escaping Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) Muted Revenues

Aug 07
There's No Escaping Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) Muted Revenues

Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt

Jul 17
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt

Heartland Express Needs Some Stronger Beats To Change The Narrative

Jul 14

Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 05
Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Using Too Much Debt?

Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 04
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

With EPS Growth And More, Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Makes An Interesting Case

Jun 08
With EPS Growth And More, Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Makes An Interesting Case

Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) A Risky Investment?

Apr 30
Is Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) A Risky Investment?

Do Heartland Express' (NASDAQ:HTLD) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Feb 02
Do Heartland Express' (NASDAQ:HTLD) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Jan 12
These 4 Measures Indicate That Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:HTLD - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202784534N/AN/A4
12/31/2026796-181231565
12/31/2025820-421061135
9/30/2025869-35-68112N/A
6/30/2025932-36-31120N/A
3/31/2025997-2811139N/A
12/31/20241,048-3035144N/A
9/30/20241,080-2389147N/A
6/30/20241,115-2423139N/A
3/31/20241,147-13-41130N/A
12/31/20231,20715-43165N/A
9/30/20231,28725-39207N/A
6/30/20231,2666015233N/A
3/31/20231,14812943224N/A
12/31/202296813434195N/A
9/30/20227611389140N/A
6/30/2022640138-16119N/A
3/31/202260682-19126N/A
12/31/202160779-9123N/A
9/30/2021615778142N/A
6/30/202162573-11158N/A
3/31/2021631712174N/A
12/31/202064571-25179N/A
9/30/202065766-37170N/A
6/30/202064266-22158N/A
3/31/202062469-21151N/A
12/31/201959773-17146N/A
9/30/201957783-15147N/A
6/30/201958081N/A148N/A
3/31/201959477N/A150N/A
12/31/201861173N/A147N/A
9/30/201863089N/A141N/A
6/30/201866078N/A128N/A
3/31/201863475N/A110N/A
12/31/201760775N/A110N/A
9/30/201758250N/A113N/A
6/30/201754954N/A129N/A
3/31/201758056N/A132N/A
12/31/201661356N/A156N/A
9/30/201664760N/A168N/A
6/30/201668163N/A167N/A
3/31/201671270N/A191N/A
12/31/201573673N/A190N/A
9/30/201576578N/A186N/A
6/30/201579985N/A196N/A
3/31/201583488N/A196N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: HTLD is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.3%).

Earnings vs Market: HTLD is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.

High Growth Earnings: HTLD is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: HTLD's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: HTLD's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-1% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: HTLD's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (2.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/12/31 10:33
End of Day Share Price 2025/12/30 00:00
Earnings2025/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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  • Income statement
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Heartland Express, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel MooreBaird
Garrett ChaseBarclays
Eric MorganBarclays