As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.01B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.09B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 1.01B |
| Enterprise Value | 1.09B |
Heartland Express, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 4, 2027.
| Earnings Date | 2/4/2027 |
As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. has 77.33M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 77.33M |
These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.57, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.53.
| PS Ratio | 1.57 |
| PB Ratio | 1.53 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 3.16 |
| P/FCF Ratio | -13.52 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 14.76 |
As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.80 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.69 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.09B versus a market cap of 1.01B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.
| EV / Sales | 1.69 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.80 |
As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.58, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 19.36, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 13.32 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 1.58 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
| Debt / Equity | 19.36 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.16 |
| Interest Coverage | 13.32 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -2.85, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -1.78, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 170,494.55 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,780.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.85 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | -1.78 |
| Revenue Per Employee | 170,494.55 |
| Employee Count | 3,780.00 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. recorded an income tax benefit of -2.94M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -22.17M and -19.23M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.
| Income Tax | -2.94M |
As of the close on September 24, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 39.16% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 10.85, while the 200-day moving average is 10.40.
| 52-Week Price Change | 39.16% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 10.85 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 10.40 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. generated 644.47M in revenue and converted that into -19.23M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -0.25. EBITDA reached 110.93M, while operating income came in at -42.97M.
| Revenue | 644.47M |
| Gross Profit | 61.87M |
| Operating Income | -42.97M |
| Pretax Income | -22.17M |
| Net Income | -19.23M |
| EBITDA | 110.93M |
| EBIT | -14.74M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | -0.25 |
As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. holds 54.61M in cash and equivalents against 128.15M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 63.46M. Total book value stands at 661.97M, with working capital of 60.01M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 54.61M |
| Total Debt | 128.15M |
| Net Debt | 63.46M |
| Equity (Book Value) | 661.97M |
| Book Value Per Share | 8.56 |
| Working Capital | 60.01M |
Heartland Express, Inc. produced 68.71M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -143.79M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -75.08M - equivalent to -0.97 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 68.71M |
| Capital Expenditures | -143.79M |
| Free Cash Flow | -75.08M |
| FCF Per Share | -0.97 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. posted a gross margin of 9.60, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -6.67 and net profit margin of -2.98 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 9.60 |
| Operating Margin | -6.67 |
| Pretax Margin | -3.44 |
| Profit Margin | -2.98 |
| EBITDA Margin | 17.21 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. paid dividends of 0.07 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -28.23 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield is negative at -7.40: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.01, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Heartland Express, Inc. shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 0.07 |
| Payout Ratio | -28.23 |
| Shareholder Yield | 6.01 |
| FCF Yield | -7.40 |
Heartland Express, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on May 16, 2006 with a 3:4 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 5/16/2006 |
| Split Ratio | 3:4 |
As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.22, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 4.22 |