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Heartland Express (HTLD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HTLD Stock Forecast

Heartland Express (HTLD) stock forecast, based on 22 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $10.50, with a high of $12.00 and a low of $9.00. This represents a 1.45% increase from the last price of $10.35.

$9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 High: $12 Avg: $10.5 Low: $9 Last Closed Price: $10.35

HTLD Stock Rating

Heartland Express stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (18.18%), 14 Hold (63.64%), 4 Sell (18.18%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 22 0 4 14 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HTLD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHeartland Express1.45%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts245
Avg Price Target$10.50$9.25$9.40
Last Closing Price$10.35$10.35$10.35
Upside/Downside1.45%-10.63%-9.18%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26--4-26
Dec, 25--4-26
Nov, 25--4-26
Oct, 25--4-26
Sep, 25--4-26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 15, 2026Eric MorganMorgan Stanley$9.00$10.41-13.54%-13.04%
Jan 05, 2026Dan MooreRobert W. Baird$12.00$9.1531.15%15.94%
Dec 08, 2025Morgan Stanley$8.00$9.07-11.80%-22.71%
Nov 03, 2025Daniel MooreRobert W. Baird$8.00$7.802.56%-22.71%
Oct 06, 2025Morgan Stanley$10.00$8.7314.55%-3.38%
Jan 11, 2023Morgan Stanley$18.00$16.2111.04%73.91%
Jan 11, 2023Barclays$14.00$15.97-12.34%35.27%
Aug 29, 2022Morgan Stanley$17.00$15.589.11%64.25%
Aug 23, 2022Robert W. Baird$17.00$15.976.45%64.25%
Jan 14, 2022Brandon OglenskiBarclays$17.00$15.956.58%64.25%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 15, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 09, 2024UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jan 11, 2023Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Nov 11, 2022MKM PartnersNeutraldowngrade
Nov 11, 2022UBSBuyupgrade
Aug 29, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 27, 2022BarclaysUnderweightdowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.00$1.69$0.19$-0.38--
Avg Forecast$1.00$1.11$0.04$-0.39$0.09$0.60
High Forecast$1.06$1.19$0.08$-0.35$0.14$0.68
Low Forecast$0.94$1.06$0.01$-0.42$0.04$0.51
Surprise %-52.25%375.00%-2.56%--

Revenue Forecast

$550M $710M $870M $1B $1B $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$607.28M$968.00M$1.21B$1.05B--
Avg Forecast$615.39M$948.23M$1.23B$1.06B$1.04B$1.11B
High Forecast$643.77M$999.13M$1.32B$1.14B$1.07B$1.20B
Low Forecast$588.88M$914.47M$1.22B$999.77M$1.00B$1.03B
Surprise %-1.32%2.08%-1.44%-1.21%--

Net Income Forecast

$-50M $0 $50M $100M $150M $200M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$79.28M$133.58M$14.78M$-29.72M--
Avg Forecast$79.22M$156.88M$14.78M$-29.72M$7.14M$42.57M
High Forecast$95.07M$188.25M$17.73M$-27.47M$10.91M$54.15M
Low Forecast$63.38M$125.50M$11.82M$-33.12M$3.36M$40.30M
Surprise %0.07%-14.85%----

HTLD Forecast FAQ

Is Heartland Express stock a buy?

Heartland Express stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 14 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Heartland Express is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Heartland Express's price target?

Heartland Express's price target, set by 22 Wall Street analysts, averages $10.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $9 at the low end to $12 at the high end, suggesting a potential 1.45% change from the previous closing price of $10.35.

How does Heartland Express stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Heartland Express's stock forecast shows a 1.45% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Heartland Express over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.

What is Heartland Express’s EPS forecast?

Heartland Express's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $0.09, marking a -123.68% decrease from the reported $-0.38 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are.

What is Heartland Express’s revenue forecast?

Heartland Express's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.04B, reflecting a -0.59% decrease from the reported $1.05B in 2024. The forecast for.

What is Heartland Express’s net income forecast?

Heartland Express's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $7.14M, representing a -124.01% decrease from the reported $-29.722M in 2024. Projections indicate .