Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)
Company Info
Highlights
$708.55M
-$0.37
2.23
$996.61M
$66.54M
$155.39M
$7.11 - $13.59
$9.63
2.91%
1.84
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) returned -20.06% year-to-date (YTD) and -19.51% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, HTLD returned -7.40% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
HTLD
-20.06%
17.76%
-29.64%
-19.51%
-13.89%
-15.44%
-7.40%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of HTLD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.96% | -9.79% | -10.47% | -17.57% | 17.76% | -20.06% | |||||||
| 2024 | -9.19% | -1.31% | -6.41% | -16.75% | 13.88% | 9.11% | 5.19% | -4.55% | -0.64% | -12.01% | 18.19% | -11.98% | -20.77% |
| 2023 | 9.65% | -4.10% | -1.17% | -9.05% | 7.73% | 5.32% | -0.37% | -7.71% | -2.52% | -20.63% | 15.09% | 6.42% | -6.54% |
| 2022 | -11.06% | -4.01% | -1.88% | -1.92% | 3.48% | -2.45% | 14.16% | -4.60% | -5.41% | 3.98% | 12.50% | -8.25% | -8.30% |
| 2021 | 3.70% | -3.04% | 7.69% | -5.06% | -2.37% | -5.51% | -0.58% | 1.56% | -4.53% | 1.93% | 2.51% | 0.60% | -3.89% |
| 2020 | -11.21% | -4.17% | 3.81% | 5.49% | 11.79% | -4.84% | -2.57% | 1.97% | -9.99% | -1.56% | 0.93% | -1.95% | -13.65% |
| 2019 | 9.34% | 0.40% | -3.93% | 2.07% | -9.15% | 1.17% | 9.80% | 3.68% | 4.67% | -2.84% | 2.44% | -1.59% | 15.49% |
| 2018 | -2.78% | -13.97% | -7.75% | -0.89% | 4.77% | -0.59% | 3.45% | 6.57% | -3.43% | -1.32% | 6.57% | -11.72% | -21.28% |
| 2017 | 1.18% | 0.68% | -3.23% | 0.35% | -3.33% | 7.15% | 1.49% | 4.92% | 13.22% | -14.95% | 7.08% | 2.28% | 15.06% |
| 2016 | 0.76% | 7.29% | 0.92% | -2.37% | 2.04% | -5.79% | 6.50% | 2.75% | -0.68% | -2.54% | 16.90% | -5.26% | 20.12% |
| 2015 | -4.89% | -2.02% | -5.53% | -11.95% | 1.58% | -4.71% | 5.44% | -5.11% | -1.39% | -5.57% | 1.75% | -11.07% | -36.74% |
| 2014 | 7.34% | -3.23% | 11.44% | -4.10% | -0.62% | -1.23% | 5.27% | 4.38% | 2.26% | 4.93% | 5.53% | 1.89% | 38.14% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of HTLD is 20, meaning it’s performing worse than 80% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Heartland Express, Inc. provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.58 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 0.71% | 0.56% | 0.52% | 3.45% | 0.44% | 0.38% | 0.44% | 0.34% | 0.39% | 0.47% | 0.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Heartland Express, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.58 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
| 2014 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.08 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Heartland Express, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.89%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Heartland Express, Inc. has a payout ratio of 42.11%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Heartland Express, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Heartland Express, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Heartland Express, Inc. was 71.26%, occurring on May 1, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Heartland Express, Inc. drawdown is 65.10%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -71.26% | Dec 29, 2014 | 2601 | May 1, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -58.57% | Oct 23, 1997 | 500 | Oct 18, 1999 | 440 | Jul 17, 2001 | 940 |
| -35.71% | Aug 2, 1990 | 31 | Sep 24, 1990 | 66 | Feb 4, 1991 | 97 |
| -34.55% | Aug 15, 2008 | 141 | Mar 9, 2009 | 491 | Feb 16, 2011 | 632 |
| -32.47% | Feb 28, 2002 | 156 | Oct 9, 2002 | 191 | Jul 15, 2003 | 347 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Heartland Express, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Heartland Express, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -88.5%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Heartland Express, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for HTLD compared to other companies in the Trucking industry. HTLD currently has a PEG ratio of 2.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for HTLD relative to other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, HTLD has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for HTLD in comparison with other companies in the Trucking industry. Currently, HTLD has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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