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Heartland Express Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services provider. It mainly provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers across the United States, along with cross-border freight and other transportation services offered through third-party partnerships in Mexico. The group operates under the brand names of Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI (for services within Mexico).

Founded: 1978 Country:
United States
United States
Employees: N/A City: NORTH LIBERTY
Market Cap: 738.1M IPO Year: 1995
Target Price: $10.00 AVG Volume (30 days): 450.5K
Analyst Decision: Hold Number of Analysts: 5
Dividend Yield:
0.83%
Dividend Payout Frequency: quarterly
EPS: -0.67 EPS Growth: -76.32
52 Week Low/High: $7.00 - $12.13 Next Earning Date: 05-12-2026
Revenue: $805,709,000 Revenue Growth: -23.08%
Revenue Growth (this year): -7.44% Revenue Growth (next year): 8.99%
P/E Ratio: -14.09 Index: N/A
Free Cash Flow: -66854000.0 FCF Growth: N/A

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K SELL

Feb 9, 2026 · 100% conf.

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$11.41

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-3.43%

$11.20

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+2.28%

$11.86

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0000799233-26-000004

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 3, 2026


HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada000-1508793-0926999 (State of other Jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer of Incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)

901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTYIA52317

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

319 626-3600

Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code):

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par valueHTLDNASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 3, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

EXHIBIT

NUMBEREXHIBIT DESCRIPTION

99.1 Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated February 3, 2026 with respect to the Company's unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025

The information contained in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements.  Please refer to the paragraph following the financial and operating information in the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risk, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

Date:February 9, 2026 By:/s/Christopher A. Strain Christopher A. Strain Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K

Nov 6, 2025

0000799233-25-000051

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2025


HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada000-1508793-0926999 (State of other Jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer of Incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)

901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA

52317 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

319 645-7060

Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code):

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par valueHTLDNASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2025, Heartland Express, Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

EXHIBIT

NUMBEREXHIBIT DESCRIPTION

99.1 Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated October 31, 2025 with

respect to the Company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025

The information contained in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act:”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraph following the financial and operating information in the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risk, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

Date:November 6, 2025 By:/s/Christopher A. Strain Christopher A. Strain Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

2025
Q2

Q2 2025 Earnings

8-K

Jul 29, 2025

0000799233-25-000042

htld-202507240000799233FALSE901 HEARTLAND WAY,NORTH LIBERTYIA319645-706000007992332025-07-242025-07-24

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025


HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada000-1508793-0926999 (State of other Jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer of Incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)

901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA

52317 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

319 645-7060

Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code):

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par valueHTLDNASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Heartland Express, Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

EXHIBIT

NUMBEREXHIBIT DESCRIPTION

99.1 Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated July 24, 2025 with

respect to the Company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025

The information contained in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act:”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties.  Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraph following the financial and operating information in the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risk, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

Date:July 29, 2025 By:/s/Christopher A. Strain Christopher A. Strain Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

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