Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Earnings History
Net Loss37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Currently unprofitable on a TTM basis
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Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 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 →
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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% |
| 2015 | $73M | -13.9% | $82M | $0.84 | 9.9% | 11.1% |
| 2014 | $85M | +20.2% | $98M | $0.96 | 9.7% | 11.3% |
| 2013 | $71M | +14.7% | $79M | $0.83 | 12.1% | 13.6% |
| 2012 | $62M | -12.0% | $80M | $0.71 | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| 2011 | $70M | +12.4% | $74M | $0.78 | 13.2% | 14.1% |
| 2010 | $62M | +9.2% | $78M | $0.69 | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| 2009 | $57M | -18.6% | $59M | $0.62 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 2008 | $70M | -8.1% | $88M | $0.73 | 11.2% | 14.1% |
| 2007 | $76M | -12.6% | $100M | $0.78 | 12.9% | 16.9% |
| 2006 | $87M | +21.2% | $105M | $0.89 | 15.2% | 18.4% |
| 2005 | $72M | +15.1% | $96M | $0.73 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| 2004 | $62M | +9.1% | $93M | $0.62 | 13.7% | 20.4% |
| 2003 | $57M | +33.7% | -$161M | $0.57 | 14.1% | -39.7% |
| 2002 | $43M | +13.7% | -$217M | $0.43 | 12.6% | -63.7% |
| 2001 | $38M | +9.8% | -$218M | $0.38 | 12.8% | -74.0% |
| 2000 | $34M | +3.6% | -$245M | $0.34 | 12.5% | -89.1% |
| 1999 | $33M | +0.0% | -$277M | $0.29 | 12.7% | -105.9% |
| 1998 | $33M | +10.0% | -$302M | $0.28 | 12.6% | -114.8% |
| 1997 | $30M | +20.3% | -$317M | $0.25 | 11.5% | -120.6% |
| 1996 | $25M | +21.6% | -$294M | $0.21 | 10.9% | -128.3% |
| 1995 | $21M | +103.8% | -$204M | $0.17 | 10.7% | -106.7% |
| 1994 | $10M | -31.3% | $27M | $0.09 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
| 1993 | $15M | +26.7% | $28M | $0.10 | 12.7% | 23.7% |
| 1992 | $12M | +28.9% | $23M | $0.10 | 12.0% | 23.6% |
| 1991 | $9M | +23.3% | $18M | $0.08 | 12.2% | 24.2% |
| 1990 | $7M | +23.7% | $15M | $0.07 | 11.6% | 23.1% |
| 1989 | $6M | - | $11M | $0.05 | 12.2% | 23.2% |
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HTLD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HTLD stock.
What is HTLD earnings per share (EPS)?
HTLD trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $-0.68, reflecting -76.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Heartland Express, Inc.'s net income?
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) trailing twelve-month net income is $-52M as of 2025. Earnings declined -76.3% year-over-year.
Is HTLD profitable?
HTLD is not currently profitable on a TTM basis, reporting a net loss of $-52M. Net margin is -6.5%. Investors should monitor for a return to profitability.
What is HTLD's earnings growth rate?
HTLD compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are HTLD's profit margins?
Heartland Express, Inc. net profit margin is -6.5%, operating margin is -7.7%, and gross margin is -0.9%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is -6.6%.
Is HTLD growing earnings?
HTLD earnings are declining — EPS fell -76.3% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $-52M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A.
What was HTLD's best earnings year?
Heartland Express, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $134M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were HTLD's earnings last quarter?
HTLD's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $-19M with diluted EPS of $-0.25. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.