Heartland Express, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.18B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.26B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Heartland Express, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 4, 2027.

As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. has 77.33M shares outstanding.

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.60, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.56.

As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.95 - 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 1.71 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 1.26B versus a market cap of 1.18B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

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.

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 194,784.13 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,780.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. recorded an income tax benefit of -3.36M rather than an expense, typically from losses, carryforwards, or the release of a tax provision. The company reported a pretax loss of -25.33M and -21.96M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 22.94% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 11.81, while the 200-day moving average is 12.31.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. generated 736.28M in revenue and converted that into -21.96M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -0.28. EBITDA reached 126.73M, while operating income came in at -49.10M.

As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. holds 62.39M in cash and equivalents against 146.40M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 72.51M. Total book value stands at 756.28M, with working capital of 68.57M providing operational flexibility.

Heartland Express, Inc. produced 78.50M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -164.27M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -85.77M - equivalent to -1.11 per share.

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.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. paid dividends of 0.08 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 -7.27: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.91, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Heartland Express, Inc. shareholders.

Heartland Express, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on May 16, 2006 with a 3:4 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.25, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.