12.29 USD
↘ 0.22 (1.76%)AT CLOSE (11:59 AM EDT)
Heartland Express Inc
HTLDNASDAQ • USD
12.30
↗ 0.01 (0.04%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 07:30 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 07:30 PM EDT
12.30
↗ 0.01 (0.04%)
Market: OPEN
Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) is currently trading at $12.30. Our models show a "Sell" technical signal alongside a "Neutral" fundamental rating. Notable factors include a robust Altman Z-Score, negative Return on Equity and a bullish Golden Cross on the moving averages. The stock looks compelling on valuation, with multiples below sector averages across P/E, P/B, and EV/EBITDA.
Technical & fundamental data as of Aug 25, 2026.
Open?$12.58
High?$12.79
Low?$12.26
Prev. Close?$12.51
Volume?540.3K
Avg. Volume?791.5K
VWAP?$12.36
Rel. Volume?0.68x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$10.55 × 100
Ask?$14.11 × 100
Spread?$3.56
Midpoint?$12.33
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?967.4M
Shares Out?77.3M
Float?42.2M
Float %?54.5%
P/E Ratio?N/A
P/B Ratio?1.28
EPS?-$0.28
Dividend?0.64%
Ex-Dividend?N/A
News
Profile
Heartland Express Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services provider. It mainly provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers across the United States, along with cross-border freight and other transportation services offered through third-party partnerships in Mexico. The group operates under the brand names of Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI (for services within Mexico).
Employees
3.6K
Market Cap
967.4M
Industry
TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)
Website
Listed
1986-11-05
Address
901 HEARTLAND WAY
NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Phone: (319) 645-7060
NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317
Phone: (319) 645-7060
Technical OutlookSell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?– Neutral(0/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?▼ Bearish(-1/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▼ Bearish(-3/3)
MA Alignment?Mixed
Full Technical Analysis →Fundamental OutlookNeutral
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?60
Z-Score?99
Momentum?48
Short Sent.?49
Piotroski F-Score?5/9Mixed
Altman Z-Score?5.23Safe
Confidence?62%Moderate
Short InterestElevated
Short % of Float?6.83%Elevated
Short Interest?2.9M
Days to Cover?3.6
Free Float42.2M
Avg Daily Volume797.9K
Settlement Date2026-08-14
Financial Health
Current Ratio?1.58Adequate
Quick Ratio?1.58Adequate
Cash Ratio?0.53Adequate
Debt/Equity?0.18Low
ValuationATTRACTIVELY VALUEDvs 10 peers + S&P 500
Score100/100
P/E?N/A▾
P/B?1.28CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P92
P/S?1.31CHEAP▾
Peers45
S&P82
P/FCF?N/A▾
EV/EBITDA?9.0CHEAP▾
Peers91
S&P86
EV/Sales?1.41CHEAP▾
Peers36
S&P85
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?-2.9%WEAK▾
Peers10
S&P13
ROA?-1.9%WEAK▾
Peers10
S&P3
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$-85772000
Enterprise Value?$1.0B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day