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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 $13.25, with a high of $15.00 and a low of $12.00. This represents a 7.55% increase from the last price of $12.32.

$9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 High: $15 Avg: $13.25 Low: $12 Last Closed Price: $12.32

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 Express7.55%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1312
Avg Price Target$12.00$12.67$11.25
Last Closing Price$12.32$12.32$12.32
Upside/Downside-2.60%2.84%-8.69%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 26-13-26
Aug, 26-13-26
Jul, 26-13-26
Jun, 26-13-26
May, 26-13-26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 13, 2026Barclays$12.00$12.29-2.36%-2.60%
Aug 06, 2026UBS$13.00$12.474.25%5.52%
Jul 06, 2026Ravi ShankerMorgan Stanley$13.00$15.13-14.08%5.52%
May 08, 2026Morgan Stanley$12.00$13.04-7.98%-2.60%
Apr 24, 2026UBS$12.00$12.76-5.96%-2.60%
Apr 24, 2026Robert W. Baird$15.00$12.0224.79%21.75%
Feb 05, 2026UBS$11.00$11.78-6.62%-10.71%
Jan 15, 2026Eric MorganMorgan Stanley$9.00$10.41-13.54%-26.95%
Jan 05, 2026Dan MooreRobert W. Baird$12.00$9.1531.15%-2.60%
Dec 08, 2025Morgan Stanley$8.00$9.07-11.80%-35.06%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 06, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jun 25, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Apr 24, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 05, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 15, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 09, 2024UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jan 11, 2023Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Nov 11, 2022MKM PartnersNeutraldowngrade
Nov 11, 2022UBSBuyupgrade

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$-0.67-
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%-844.44%-

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$805.71M-
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%-22.63%-

Net Income Forecast

$-100M $-40M $20M $80M $140M $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$-52.45M-
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%---835.01%-

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 $13.25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $12 at the low end to $15 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.55% change from the previous closing price of $12.32.

How does Heartland Express stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Heartland Express's stock forecast shows a 7.55% 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?

  • September 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 50.00% 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 2026 is $0.6, marking a -189.55% decrease from the reported $-0.67 in 2025..

What is Heartland Express’s revenue forecast?

Heartland Express's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.11B, reflecting a 38.33% increase from the reported $805.71M in 2025.

What is Heartland Express’s net income forecast?

Heartland Express's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $42.57M, representing a -181.16% decrease from the reported $-52.453M in 2025.