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Heartland Express (HLX) Stock Price & Analysis

HLX Stock Chart & Stats

€9.05€0.05(0.56%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
EUR 10.4EUR 10.6EUR 10.816 Sep22 Sep
Day’s Range
EUR 9.05 - EUR 9.05
52-Week Range
EUR 6.10 - EUR 14.00
Previous Close
EUR 9.00
Volume
0
Average Volume (3M)
7
Market Cap
EUR 705.30M
Enterprise Value
EUR 964.20M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 48.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 114.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.40
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.04
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
0.78%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Lower leverage and a steady equity base give Heartland Express financial flexibility through the freight downturn. Conservative capitalization can reduce financing pressure, support continued operations, and leave more capacity to invest or return capital when industry conditions improve.

Positive Operating Cash Flow

Consistently positive operating cash flow shows that the core business continues to generate cash despite reported losses. This provides an important buffer for ongoing obligations and helps the company navigate weaker freight conditions while working toward restored profitability.

Long Dividend Record

A 93-quarter dividend streak demonstrates a long-standing commitment to shareholder returns and suggests management has historically maintained capital-return discipline across cycles. Continued payments can reinforce investor confidence while the company works through weaker earnings.

Bears Say

Sustained Revenue Decline

Prolonged revenue contraction indicates that Heartland Express is operating with reduced freight demand, utilization, or pricing power rather than facing a brief isolated setback. A smaller revenue base can limit operating leverage and make recovery in earnings more difficult.

Losses And Margin Compression

The move from profitability to recurring losses, alongside materially thinner margins, weakens the durability of the company’s earnings base. Continued margin pressure reduces the benefit of any revenue stabilization and may constrain investment, dividends, or other capital-allocation choices.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Negative free cash flow means operating cash generation is not currently covering capital investment, increasing reliance on existing liquidity or financing for flexibility. Although free cash flow improved versus 2025, sustained conversion remains important for durable financial resilience.

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 €705.30M.
When is Heartland Express’s upcoming earnings report date?
Heartland Express’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 94 days.
How were Heartland Express’s earnings last quarter?
Heartland Express released its earnings results on Oct 20, 2026. The company reported €0.009 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.023 by -€0.014.
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 0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Heartland Express have?
Heartland Express has 77,332,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to Heartland Express’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Heartland Express reported an EPS of €0.009 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.023. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.122%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Heartland Express?
Hedge funds hold Heartland Express shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Heartland Express is 1,321,684,051 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 265.0K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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