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Heartland Express - HTLD Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Reduce
  • Consensus Price Target: $10.20
  • Forecasted Upside: 7.71%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 3 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 0 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$9.47 As of 03/19/2026 02:52 PM ET
▼ -0.04 (-0.42%)

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Analyst Price Target for HTLD

Analyst Price Target is $10.20
▲ +7.71% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Heartland Express in the last 3 months. The average price target is $10.20, with a high forecast of $12.00 and a low forecast of $9.00. The average price target represents a 7.71% upside from the last price of $9.47.

This chart shows the closing price for HTLD for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Reduce

The current consensus among 7 investment analysts is to reduce stock in Heartland Express. This rating has held steady since June 2025, when it changed from a Sell consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/23/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/21/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/19/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/18/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/16/2026
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/18/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 0 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 3 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/3/2026BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$9.00 ➝ $10.00
2/5/2026UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$8.50 ➝ $11.00
1/15/2026Morgan StanleySet Target$9.00
1/15/2026BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$8.00 ➝ $9.00
1/5/2026Robert W. BairdSet TargetNeutral ➝ Outperform$8.00 ➝ $12.00
1/5/2026Robert W. BairdUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (E+) ➝ Sell (E+)
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (E+) ➝ Sell (E+)
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (E+) ➝ Sell (E+)
12/8/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$10.00 ➝ $8.00
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D-) ➝ Sell (D-)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D-) ➝ Sell (D-)
11/3/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$8.50 ➝ $8.00
10/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$10.00 ➝ $9.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D-) ➝ Sell (D-)
10/6/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$11.00 ➝ $10.00
10/3/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D-) ➝ Sell (D-)
8/6/2025BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$9.00 ➝ $8.00
8/4/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$12.00 ➝ $11.00
7/28/2025Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$9.00 ➝ $8.50
7/1/2025Robert W. BairdUpgradeHold
7/1/2025Robert W. BairdInitiated CoverageNeutral$9.00
5/1/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$10.00 ➝ $9.00
4/2/2025BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$11.00 ➝ $9.00
11/13/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$10.00 ➝ $11.00
11/4/2024BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$11.00 ➝ $10.00
10/30/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00 ➝ $12.00
8/1/2024BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$10.00 ➝ $11.00
7/9/2024UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $13.00
7/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Underweight$12.00 ➝ $10.00
4/30/2024BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$11.00 ➝ $10.00
4/24/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00 ➝ $12.00
4/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$14.00 ➝ $13.00
4/1/2024BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$12.00 ➝ $11.00
2/12/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$15.00 ➝ $14.00
12/21/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $14.00
10/4/2023BarclaysLower Target$13.00 ➝ $12.00
10/2/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$17.00 ➝ $16.00
8/7/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$18.00 ➝ $17.00
8/1/2023StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$17.00
7/17/2023BarclaysLower Target$14.00 ➝ $13.00
1/11/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$17.00 ➝ $18.00
1/11/2023BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$13.00 ➝ $14.00
11/11/2022UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$17.00 ➝ $18.00
10/11/2022BarclaysLower Target$14.00 ➝ $13.00
8/29/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$16.00 ➝ $17.00
8/23/2022Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$14.00 ➝ $17.00
7/26/2022UBS GroupBoost Target$16.00
4/8/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $15.00
4/1/2022StephensLower Target$18.00 ➝ $15.00
3/15/2022Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$16.00
2/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$18.00 ➝ $16.00
1/26/2022BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$17.00 ➝ $15.00
1/14/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight$19.00 ➝ $17.00
12/2/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$18.00 ➝ $16.00
7/1/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$20.00
6/21/2021Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageBuy
5/17/2021Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $21.00
5/11/2021Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $21.00
(Data available from 3/19/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.41 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/21/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/20/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/20/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/19/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/19/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/18/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Heartland Express logo
Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium, and long-haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
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Today's Range

Now: $9.47
Low: $9.38
High: $9.51

50 Day Range

MA: $10.70
Low: $9.50
High: $11.82

52 Week Range

Now: $9.47
Low: $6.99
High: $12.13

Volume

95,840 shs

Average Volume

559,384 shs

Market Capitalization

$733.55 million

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

0.84%

Beta

1.13

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Heartland Express?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Heartland Express in the last year: Barclays PLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Heartland Express?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Heartland Express in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $10.20, suggesting a possible upside of 7.7%. Robert W. Baird has the highest price target set, predicting HTLD will reach $12.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $9.00 for Heartland Express in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Heartland Express?

Heartland Express currently has 3 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Reduce."
View the latest ratings for HTLD.

What other companies compete with Heartland Express?

Other companies that are similar to Heartland Express include ArcBest, Hub Group, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Landstar System and Marten Transport. Learn More about companies similar to Heartland Express.

How do I contact Heartland Express' investor relations team?

Heartland Express' physical mailing address is 901 NORTH KANSAS AVENUE, NORTH LIBERTY IA, 52317. The transportation company's listed phone number is (319) 626-3600. The official website for Heartland Express is www.heartlandexpress.com. Learn More about contacing Heartland Express investor relations.