$HTLD
Heartland Express Inc
XNAS•Industrials•Trucking (No Local)
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Key Stats
- Price
- $12.18
- Change today
- -1.42%
- Previous close
- $12.36
- 52-week range
- $7.00 – $16.64
- Market cap
- $942M
- P/E ratio
- 38.06
- Dividend yield
- 0.65% ($0.08)
- Institutional own.
- 53.93%
- Total held
- 53.9%
- Tradeable float
- 35.6M 46% of shares · after 54% institutions
- Short interest
- 2.9M ▲ +1% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
- Short % of float
- 8.1%
- Days to cover
- 3.6d
- Avg daily volume
- 591K
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Trucking (No Local)
- Exchange
- XNAS
- 5m
- 0.3x
- 15m
- 0.3x
- 1h
- 0.3x
- 1D
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Why is $HTLD down today?
Here is the latest on HTLD from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for HTLD today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystHEARTLAND EXPRESS INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingSC 13G/APassive 5%+ stake updatedAug 14, 2026 · 15 days agoAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders buying1 open-market buy1 buys, 1 sells last 3 months (12/12 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Millis David Paul Director | Sold (automatic/other) | -31K 0.04% of company | sold 53% | 28K | $492K at $15.67 | Jun 15, 26 |
Spalding David P Director | Bought (open market) | +2K | n/a | 2K | $31K at $15.69 | Jun 10, 26 |
Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust Beneficial Owner (10%) | Acquired (grant/award) | +4.47M 5.8% of company | added 100% | 8.94M | n/a | May 19, 26 |
Gerdin Michael J Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -4.47M 5.8% of company | sold 31% | 10.00M | n/a | May 19, 26 |
Gerdin Michael J Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +4.47M 5.8% of company | added 16% | 32.13M | n/a | May 19, 26 |
Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust Beneficial Owner (10%) | Acquired (grant/award) | +500 | added <0.1% | 14.22M | n/a | May 15, 26 |
Eickman Kris Eric Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +500 | added 6.3% | 8K | n/a | May 15, 26 |
Eickman Kris Eric Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -167 | sold 2.0% | 8K | $2K at $13.30 | May 15, 26 |
Rigdon Kent Daryl Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +500 | added 49% | 2K | n/a | May 15, 26 |
Rigdon Kent Daryl Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -167 | sold 11% | 1K | $2K at $13.30 | May 15, 26 |
Strain Christopher Alan Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +500 | added 2.4% | 22K | n/a | May 15, 26 |
Helmich Joshua Stefan Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +500 | added 6.6% | 8K | n/a | May 15, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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HTLD stock FAQ
Why is $HTLD down today?
Here is the latest on HTLD from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for HTLD today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the HTLD stock price today?
HTLD last traded at $12.18, down 1.42% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does HTLD pay a dividend?
Yes. HTLD currently has a dividend yield of about 0.65% ($0.08 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live HTLD alerts?
The HTLD Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged HTLD 15 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is HTLD on?
HTLD (Heartland Express Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $942M in the TRUCKING (NO LOCAL) sector.
Is HTLD good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge HTLD for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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