Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2025
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HTLD EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
HTLD Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.9% | -7.7% | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 3.7% | -2.6% | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 6.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 15.5% | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | 15.4% | 11.2% | 13.1% |
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Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$52M, reflecting -76.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.68 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -6.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, HTLD's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $134M in fiscal 2022.
Heartland Express, Inc. is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WERN (-$14M net income, -0.5% margin), MRTN ($17M net income, 2.0% margin), SNDR ($98M net income, 1.8% margin), HTLD has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare HTLD vs WERN →
HTLD Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
HTLD Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$52M | -76.5% | -$62M | $-0.67 | -6.5% | -7.7% |
| 2024 | -$30M | -301.2% | -$28M | $-0.38 | -2.8% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | $15M | -88.9% | $1M | $0.19 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| 2022 | $134M | +68.5% | $91M | $1.69 | 13.8% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | $79M | +12.0% | $68M | $1.00 | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| 2020 | $71M | -3.0% | $79M | $0.87 | 11.0% | 12.2% |
| 2019 | $73M | +0.4% | $63M | $0.89 | 12.2% | 10.5% |
| 2018 | $73M | -3.3% | $65M | $0.88 | 11.9% | 10.6% |
| 2017 | $75M | +33.3% | $38M | $0.90 | 12.4% | 6.2% |
| 2016 | $56M | -22.8% | $76M | $0.68 | 9.2% | 12.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HTLD stock.
Is HTLD growing earnings?
HTLD EPS fell to $-0.68, with earnings declining -76.3%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income dropped to $-52M.
What are HTLD's profit margins?
Heartland Express, Inc. net margin is -6.5%, with operating margin at -7.7%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are HTLD's earnings?
HTLD earnings data spans 1989-2025. The declining earnings trend is -76.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.