Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.08
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
HTLD Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.4% and trend is flat.
HTLD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.08
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.4%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield1.5%
1Y Total Return66.5%
5Y Total Return-8.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)5.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,12610Y ago$8,63720Y ago$12,161
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). HTLD's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
HTLD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
HTLD Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Heartland Express, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HTLD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HTLD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 1.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.4% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -8.7%, with dividends contributing 5.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,637 today.
HTLD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.90
Avg/Payment$0.0450
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026Latest | $0.0200 | — | 55.36% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | $0.0200 | — | 78.51% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0200 | — | 86.96% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0200 | — | 94.23% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.0200 | — | 91.12% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0200 | — | 85.20% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0200 | — | 71.88% | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.0200 | — | 66.28% | Oct 7, 2024 |
HTLD Dividend vs Peers
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#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#6 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.5%
#4 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTLDHeartland Express, I… | $1.1B | 0.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
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2nd  MRTNMarten Transport, Lt… | $1.4B | 1.1% | 84.1% | 0 | Watch |
3rd  SNDRSchneider National, … | $6.3B | 1.1% | 64.7% | 0 | Watch |
 KNXKnight-Swift Transpo… | $12.0B | 1.0% | 1.8% | 6 | Sustainable |
 JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport … | $25.7B | 0.6% | — | 12 | Unknown |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $46.1B | 0.5% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ARCBArcBest Corporation | $3.2B | 0.3% | 18.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
HTLD Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.67 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.38 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2023 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.19 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.08 | -86.2% | 4 | $1.69 | 4.7% | 21.12x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.58 | 625.0% | 4 | $1.00 | 58.0% | 1.72x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.87 | 9.2% | 10.88x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.89 | 9.0% | 11.13x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.88 | 9.1% | 11.00x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 8.9% | 11.25x | 0.4% |
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HTLD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HTLD stock.
How much dividend does HTLD pay per share?
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HTLD's next ex-dividend date?
HTLD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HTLD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HTLD's dividend safe?
HTLD's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HTLD increased its dividend?
HTLD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does HTLD pay dividends?
Heartland Express, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HTLD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HTLD five years ago would be worth approximately $9,126 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HTLD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HTLD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.