Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)

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Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is up 62.7% since the beginning of the year. At $15 per share, HTLD is trading 12.0% below its 52-week high of $17. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HTLD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $895.

Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) has returned 62.67% so far this year and 68.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HTLD has returned -0.74% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, HTLD's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +28.7%, while the worst month was Dec 1995 at -34.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, HTLD closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 12, 2013 with a return of +20.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 1995 at -34.2%.

Heartland Express, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.03%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (71.18%) than losses (69.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HTLD ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Heartland Express, Inc. provided a 0.55% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.08 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 72.26%, occurring on Nov 20, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Heartland Express, Inc. drawdown is 42.32%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.