Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Stock Forecast
HTLD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $13.20 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +20.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 30, 2026 EPS estimate $0.02
- 52-week range
- $7.08 – $16.22
HTLD analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HTLD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HTLD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.04 | −$0.11 | +127.9% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.16 | $0.13 | $0.18 | −$0.49 | +132.2% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.48 | $0.30 | $0.64 | $0.16 | +209.9% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HTLD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $191.4M | $180.1M | $205.0M | −2.6% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $740.9M | $725.2M | $755.9M | −8.1% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $803.3M | $789.9M | $819.6M | +8.4% | 4 |
HTLD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HTLD revenue: reported and forecast
HTLD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.03 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.03 | −11.3% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.03 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.16 | +485.4% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.52 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.48 | −6.2% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HTLD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HTLD beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from HTLD
6 analysts cover Heartland Express; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $13.20, 20.5% above the latest close of $10.95. Analysts expect earnings of $0.16 per share for 2026, +132.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.48 per share on revenue of $803.3 million. Heartland Express beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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HTLD forecast FAQ
What is Heartland Express's price target?
The average analyst price target for Heartland Express is $13.20, 20.5% above the latest close of $10.95.
Is Heartland Express a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Heartland Express, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Heartland Express's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.16 per share for 2026 (range $0.13 to $0.18); for 2027 the estimate is $0.48.
What is Heartland Express's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $740.9 million, growth of −8.1%; for 2027 it is $803.3 million.
When does Heartland Express report earnings?
Heartland Express is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 30, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.02.
Does Heartland Express usually beat earnings estimates?
Heartland Express reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.