HLX Stock Chart & Stats
€9.55
-€0.20(-1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€9.55
-€0.20(-1.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€6.10 - €14.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€1.02B
Enterprise Value€914.03
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€44.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€153.16M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.56
Shares Outstanding77,489,690
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.18
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio-10.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€11.39Price Target Upside19.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)€638.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Macroeconomic And Regulatory TailwindsA more accommodative Federal Reserve stance combined with emission regulation support can boost freight volumes and raise used equipment values, providing earnings tailwinds.
Regulatory EnforcementStronger Department of Transportation enforcement is removing noncompliant operators and reducing effective capacity, which helps lift spot rates and demand for compliant carriers.
Supply DynamicsTighter supply in the irregular‑route truckload market favors carriers concentrated in that segment, supporting pricing power and more stable revenue per lane.
Bears Say
Accounting ImpactElevated depreciation expense is lowering reported profitability and obscuring comparable operating results, making it harder for investors to gauge true earnings performance.
Acquisition RelianceDependence on acquisitions to replace customer attrition raises concerns about sustainability and suggests the company may need to adapt its business model for durable organic growth.
Broker Competition And Guidance RiskContinued rate pressure from shippers shifting freight to brokers, combined with cautious management guidance, could push meaningful recovery toward mid‑2026 and keep investor sentiment muted.
Heartland Express News
HLX FAQ
What was Heartland Express’s price range in the past 12 months?
Heartland Express lowest stock price was €6.10 and its highest was €14.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Heartland Express’s market cap?
Heartland Express’s market cap is €1.02B.
When is Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date?
Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 6 days.
How were Heartland Express’s earnings last quarter?
Heartland Express released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported -€0.053 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -€0.112 by €0.06.
Is Heartland Express overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Heartland Express’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Heartland Express pay dividends?
Heartland Express does not currently pay dividends.
What is Heartland Express’s EPS estimate?
Heartland Express’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Heartland Express have?
Heartland Express has 77,489,690 shares outstanding.
What happened to Heartland Express’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Heartland Express reported an EPS of -€0.053 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -€0.112. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.492%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Heartland Express?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HLX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Heartland Express Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
€11.39 (19.25% Upside)
€11.39 (19.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:HLX Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €402.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-16.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Heartland Express
Heartland Express, Inc., operating with its subsidiaries, functions as a transportation company primarily focusing on short to medium-distance truckload freight across the United States and Canada. The firm's main services encompass extensive asset-based dry van truckload hauling, covering the entire contiguous U.S. from coast to coast, as well as specialized temperature-controlled logistics. These services are delivered under its prominent brand names, Heartland Express and Millis Transfer. Its customer base largely comprises retailers and manufacturers within the consumer goods, appliance, foodstuff, and automotive industries. The company was established in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
HLX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€11.39
▲(19.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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