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Heartland Express (HTLD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HTLD Stock Forecast

Heartland Express (HTLD) stock forecast, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $16.33, with a high of $18.00 and a low of $14.00. This represents a 42.37% increase from the last price of $11.47.

$9 $10 $11 $12 $13 $14 $15 $16 $17 $18 High: $18 Avg: $16.33 Low: $14 Last Closed Price: $11.47

HTLD Stock Rating

Heartland Express stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 0 Buy (0.00%), 3 Hold (75.00%), 1 Sell (25.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 4 0 1 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HTLD Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHeartland Express42.37%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 15.95%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$11.47$11.47$11.47
Upside/Downside---
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25--4-26
Dec, 24--4-26
Nov, 241-63212
Oct, 241-63212
Sep, 241-63212
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 11, 2023Morgan Stanley$18.00$16.2111.04%56.93%
Jan 11, 2023Barclays$14.00$15.97-12.34%22.06%
Aug 29, 2022Morgan Stanley$17.00$15.589.11%48.21%
Aug 23, 2022Robert W. Baird$17.00$15.976.45%48.21%
Jan 14, 2022Brandon OglenskiBarclays$17.00$15.956.58%48.21%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 01, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 09, 2024UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jan 11, 2023Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Nov 11, 2022MKM PartnersNeutraldowngrade
Nov 11, 2022UBSBuyupgrade
Aug 29, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 27, 2022BarclaysUnderweightdowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$0.87$1.00$1.69$0.19---
Avg Forecast$0.87$1.00$1.11$0.04$-0.39$0.09$0.60
High Forecast$0.82$0.94$1.06$0.01$-0.42$0.04$0.51
Low Forecast$0.92$1.06$1.19$0.08$-0.35$0.14$0.68
Surprise %--52.25%375.00%---

Revenue Forecast

$550M $710M $870M $1B $1B $1B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$645.26M$607.28M$968.00M$1.21B---
Avg Forecast$651.99M$615.39M$948.23M$1.23B$1.06B$1.04B$1.11B
High Forecast$623.90M$588.88M$914.47M$1.22B$999.77M$1.00B$1.03B
Low Forecast$682.06M$643.77M$999.13M$1.32B$1.14B$1.07B$1.20B
Surprise %-1.03%-1.32%2.08%-1.44%---

Net Income Forecast

$-50M $0 $50M $100M $150M $200M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$70.81M$79.28M$133.58M$14.78M---
Avg Forecast$59.81M$79.22M$156.88M$14.78M$-29.72M$7.14M$42.57M
High Forecast$47.85M$63.38M$125.50M$11.82M$-33.12M$3.36M$40.30M
Low Forecast$71.77M$95.07M$188.25M$17.73M$-27.47M$10.91M$54.15M
Surprise %18.39%0.07%-14.85%----

HTLD Forecast FAQ

Is Heartland Express stock a buy?

Heartland Express stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 3 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Heartland Express is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Heartland Express's price target?

Heartland Express's price target, set by 4 Wall Street analysts, averages $16.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $14 at the low end to $18 at the high end, suggesting a potential 42.37% change from the previous close price of $11.47.

How does Heartland Express stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Heartland Express stock forecast shows a 42.37% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (15.95%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Heartland Express over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 33.33% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 8.33% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 25.00% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.

What is Heartland Express’s EPS forecast?

Heartland Express's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is -0.39 for 2024, a -305.26% decrease from the reported $0.19 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $0.09, and $0.6 for 2026.

What is Heartland Express’s revenue forecast?

Heartland Express's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $1.06B for 2024, a -12.19% decrease from the reported $1.21B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $1.04B, and $1.11B for 2026.

What is Heartland Express’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Heartland Express's average annual net income forecast is $-29.722M for 2024, reflecting a -301.16% decrease from the reported $14.78M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $7.14M, and $42.57M for 2026.