Based on ratings from 6 stock analysts, the Heartland Express Inc stock price is expected to decrease by 3.49% in 12 months. This is calculated by using the average 12-month stock price forecast for Heartland Express Inc. The lowest target is $11 and the highest is $12. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.
About 6 Wall Street analysts have assigned HTLD 0 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings. This means that analysts expect Heartland Express Inc to generate similar returns as the market. Keep in mind that these ratings are typically refreshed every quarter, underscoring the importance of conducting your own research on HTLD. Don't forget to include both technical and fundamental analysis, as well as staying informed on news that could influence these ratings, in your due diligence.
These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of HTLD.
Analyst/Firm |
Rating |
Price Target |
Change |
Date |
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Brandon Oglenski Barclays | Underweight | $11 | Maintains | Nov 13, 2024 |
Brandon Oglenski Barclays | Underweight | $10 | Maintains | Nov 4, 2024 |
Thomas Wadewitz UBS | Neutral | $12 | Maintains | Oct 30, 2024 |
Brandon Oglenski Barclays | Underweight | $11 | Maintains | Aug 1, 2024 |
Brian Ossenbeck JP Morgan | Underweight | $10 | Downgrade | Jul 9, 2024 |
Thomas Wadewitz UBS | Neutral | $13 | Downgrade | Jul 9, 2024 |
Brandon Oglenski Barclays | Underweight | $10 | Maintains | Apr 30, 2024 |
Brian Ossenbeck JP Morgan | Neutral | $12 | Maintains | Apr 24, 2024 |
Brian Ossenbeck JP Morgan | Neutral | $13 | Maintains | Apr 9, 2024 |
Brandon Oglenski Barclays | Underweight | $11 | Maintains | Apr 1, 2024 |
Ravi Shanker Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | $14 | Maintains | Feb 12, 2024 |
Brian Ossenbeck JP Morgan | Neutral | $14 | Maintains | Dec 21, 2023 |
Ravi Shanker Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | $16 | Maintains | Oct 2, 2023 |
Ravi Shanker Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | $17 | Maintains | Aug 7, 2023 |
Jack Atkins Stephens & Co. | Equal-Weight | $17 | Reiterates | Aug 1, 2023 |
Ravi Shanker Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | $18 | Reiterates | Jul 6, 2023 |
Jack Atkins Stephens & Co. | Equal-Weight | $16 | Reiterates | May 1, 2023 |
Brandon Oglenski Barclays | Underweight | $14 | Maintains | Jan 11, 2023 |
Ravi Shanker Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | $18 | Maintains | Jan 11, 2023 |
Thomas Wadewitz UBS | Buy | $18 | Upgrade | Nov 11, 2022 |
When did it IPO
1990
Staff Count
6,040
Country
United States
Sector/Industry
Industrials/Trucking
CEO
Mr. Michael J. Gerdin
Market Cap
$943.5M
In 2023, HTLD generated $1.21B in revenue, which was a increase of 24.74% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that HTLD's business is growing, and its share price could be worth more in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.
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Summary - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) CFO Chris Strain will speak at the 2024 UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference on December 4, 2024.
Why It Matters - Heartland Express's CFO's participation in a major conference signals potential insights into company strategy and performance, impacting investor sentiment and stock valuation.
Summary - Investors should monitor Heartland Express (HTLD) stock due to recent activity in the options market indicating potential volatility.
Why It Matters - Increased options activity around Heartland Express (HTLD) may signal heightened investor interest or volatility expectations, potentially impacting stock performance.
Summary - Companies are increasingly engaging with investors regarding the presidential election, a shift from previous cycles.
Why It Matters - Increased dialogue about the presidential election indicates potential market volatility and shifts in regulatory outlook, affecting investment strategies and risk assessments.
Summary - Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) reported its financial results for Q3 and the first nine months of 2024 on October 29, 2024.
Why It Matters - Heartland Express's financial results can indicate its performance and growth potential, influencing stock price and investor sentiment in the transportation sector.
Summary - Heartland Express (HTLD) reported a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.02 loss, compared to a loss of $0.14 per share a year earlier.
Why It Matters - Heartland Express's larger-than-expected quarterly loss signals potential operational issues, raising concerns about profitability and future performance, which may impact investor confidence and stock value.
Summary - Heartland Express (HTLD) reported its quarterly performance for September 2024. Investors should compare key metrics against Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures for context.
Why It Matters - Comparing Heartland Express's performance against Wall Street estimates and prior year results helps gauge growth, profitability, and market expectations, influencing investment decisions.