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Heartland Express, Inc.

Heartland Express, Inc.

HTLDNASDAQIndustrials● Active
$16.02
+$0.28(+1.78%)
Market Cap$1.2B
P/E Ratio
52W High$16.19
52W Low$7
Overview

Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

htld · stock forecast · 22 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Hold

22 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
4
Hold
14
Sell
4
Strong Sell
0
Total: 22 · Buy rate: 18.2%

12-Month Price Target

High

$15.00

Consensus

$13.00

-19.5% upside

Low

$12.00

Median: $12 · Last Close: $16.15

The Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) analyst consensus is Hold, based on ratings from 22 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month HTLD price target is $13.00, representing -19.5% upside from the current price of $16.15.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $13 (-19.5%)

Consensus Target

$13.00

-19.5% upside

High Target

$15

-7.1%

Low Target

$12

-25.7%

Current Price

$16.15

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the HTLD stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $12 to $15. The consensus HTLD price forecast of $13.00 implies -19.5% upside from the current price of $16.15.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Bull

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$16.965.00%

1-day model range: $16.84–$17.08. Peak: $17.08 (+5.00%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$15-7.5%
2028$14-11.3%
2029$14-13.3%
2030$14-14.3%
2031-14.9%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BULLISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

93%0%7%
13Buy
0Neutral
1Sell
RSI (14)88.2Overbought
MACDBULLISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · HTLD · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$15.67BUY
MA 10$15.33BUY
MA 20$14.36BUY
MA 50$12.83BUY
MA 100$11.73BUY
MA 200$10.13BUY
Current $HTLD · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$15.71BUY
EMA 10$15.30BUY
EMA 20$14.61BUY
EMA 50$13.25BUY
EMA 100$12.04BUY
EMA 200$10.97BUY
Current $HTLD · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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Barclays2026-04-28
Maintains
UnderweightUnderweight
Baird2026-04-24
Maintains
OutperformOutperform
JP Morgan2026-04-24
Maintains
UnderweightUnderweight
UBS2026-04-24
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Barclays2026-03-03
Maintains
UnderweightUnderweight
UBS2026-02-05
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Barclays2026-01-15
Maintains
UnderweightUnderweight
Baird2026-01-05
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NeutralOutperform
Morgan Stanley2025-12-08
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight
Baird2025-11-03
Maintains
NeutralNeutral

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) stock. Of the recent 154 rating actions, 23 were upgrades and 25 were downgrades. 22 analysts currently cover HTLD.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings01↑ +1
Hold ratings11
Sell ratings02↑ +2

HTLD analyst recommendation trends show increasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 0 to 1 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$1.1B

↑ 45.3% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$818M

↓ 22.9% YoY

EPS This Year

$-0.39

EPS Next Year

$-0.49

↑ 25.7% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast HTLD EPS of $-0.39 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 3 analysts. The HTLD revenue forecast is $1.1B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The HTLD stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 22 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus HTLD price target is $13.00 (-19.5% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.

The HTLD short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $16.96 (+5.00%). The HTLD stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $15. The HTLD stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $13–$15.

Heartland Express, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker HTLD. The HTLD stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 18% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

HTLD forecast · 8 questions

According to 22 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month HTLD price target is $13.00, with a high forecast of $15.00 and a low of $12.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies -19.5% potential upside from the current price of $16.15.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.