Is Heartland Express (HTLD) Stock Outpacing Its Transportation Peers This Year?

Here is how Heartland Express (HTLD) and Kirby (KEX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • May 19, 2026

Heartland Express (HTLD) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Does Heartland Express (HTLD) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • May 18, 2026

Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation and Industrials Conference. Conference participation will occur on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York, New York, including investor meetings. Heartland Express will participate in a panel discussion from 2:05 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. ET.

GlobeNewsWire • May 14, 2026

Can Heartland Express (HTLD) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

Heartland Express (HTLD) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Zacks Investment Research • May 12, 2026

3 Top Breakout Stocks to Buy Now for Big Upside in May 2026

Arko, First Reliance Bancshares and Heartland Express emerge as breakout candidates as technical signals point to potential upside within defined price ranges.

Zacks Investment Research • May 6, 2026

Is Heartland Express (HTLD) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?

Here is how Heartland Express (HTLD) and Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. (PCFBY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2026

What Makes Heartland Express (HTLD) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Does Heartland Express (HTLD) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 29, 2026

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter of 2026

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Three months ended March 31, 2026: Operating Revenue of $176.3 million , Net Loss of $4.8 million ( $0.06 Basic Loss per Share), Operating Ratio of 101.9% (a 490bp improvement to Q1 2025) and 101.3% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio (1) , Acquisition-related debt and finance lease obligations reduced from $494.1 million in 2022 to $149.9 million, Smith Transport debt and equipment leases eliminated, Total Assets of $1.2 billion , including $44.5 million of Cash, Stockholders' Equity of $749.0 million.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 23, 2026

Heartland Express (HTLD) Reports Q1 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

Heartland Express (HTLD) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.13. This compares to a loss of $0.18 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Heartland Express (HTLD) Q1 Earnings

Although the revenue and EPS for Heartland Express (HTLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026