Earnings Results
Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) reported quarterly earnings results on July 30, 2026 that exceeded analyst expectations.
The Industrials company reported earnings per share of $0.14, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.13 per share. Revenue came in at $184.1M, missing the estimate of $190.7M.
Company Overview
Heartland Express's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $12.73 with a market capitalization of $726.5M.
Heartland Express's earnings outperformance reflects execution that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. Earnings beats can lead to upward estimate revisions from analysts, which often correlate with sustained stock price appreciation over the following weeks as models are updated.
The 1300% beat relative to consensus estimates is a notable deviation. Earnings surprises of this magnitude often trigger analyst revisions and can influence institutional positioning in the weeks following the report.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Heartland Express should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
Heartland Express Earnings History
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $0.14 | $0.01 | +1300.0% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $-0.06 | $-0.13 | +53.8% |
| Q4 (Feb 2026) | $-0.06 | $-0.08 | +25.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Heartland Express report earnings?
Check the latest earnings dates on our HTLD earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
Did HTLD beat earnings estimates?
See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our HTLD earnings page.