Heartland Express INC

Heartland Express announced a significant turnaround in its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a net income of $10.6 million and a substantial improvement in its operating ratio.

Heartland Express announced the declaration of its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, marking its 92nd consecutive quarterly payout.

Dr. Benjamin J. Allen will not stand for re-election to the Heartland Express Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting after 31 years of service.

Heartland Express, Inc. reported significant net losses for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, alongside a trade name impairment, despite operational improvements.

Heartland Express, Inc. announced the appointment of Joshua Helmich as Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 1, 2026, as part of the integration of Contract Freighters, Inc.

Heartland Express, Inc. announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, marking its ninetieth consecutive payout.

Heartland Express Inc. reported a return to net income in the second quarter of 2026, driven by improved freight volumes and pricing, alongside strategic asset disposals, despite a significant increase in fuel prices.

Heartland Express Inc. reported a reduced net loss for the first quarter of 2026, driven by improved operating ratios and strategic fleet adjustments, despite a significant increase in fuel costs.

Heartland Express reported a net loss of $8.3 million in Q3 2025, with revenue declining 24.4% year-over-year, as a soft freight market and integration challenges impacted performance.

Heartland Express Inc. reported a significant net loss and revenue decline for Q2 2025, attributing the results to a weak freight environment and operational challenges.

Heartland Express reports a net loss for Q1 2025, impacted by adverse weather, tariff uncertainties, and ongoing industry challenges.

Heartland Express experienced a net loss in the third quarter of 2024 due to weak freight demand and increased operating costs, despite implementing strategic changes.

Heartland Express faced a challenging 2024, reporting a net loss of $29.7 million due to a weak freight environment, despite strategic acquisitions and cost control efforts.

Heartland Express reported a decrease in net income for 2023, impacted by a soft freight market and integration costs from recent acquisitions, despite record revenue.

Heartland Express Director David Paul Millis reported a sale of common stock valued at approximately $492,000.

Director David P. Spalding purchased 2,000 shares of Heartland Express common stock at a weighted average price of $15.69.

CEO Michael J. Gerdin reported a transfer of 4,474,456 shares of Heartland Express common stock between trusts.

The Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust reported a transfer of 4,474,456 shares of Heartland Express common stock via annuity distribution.

CAO and Secretary Joshua Stefan Helmich acquired 500 shares of Heartland Express common stock via a restricted stock award.

CFO Christopher Alan Strain acquired 500 shares of Heartland Express common stock through a restricted stock award.

Heartland Express has filed its 2026 proxy statement, outlining director elections, executive compensation, and a proposal to increase shares under its 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan.

Heartland Express has filed definitive additional materials related to its proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Heartland Express will hold its annual meeting on May 8, 2025, to elect directors, ratify the accounting firm, and conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation.

Heartland Express has filed definitive additional materials related to its proxy statement with the SEC.

Heartland Express will hold its annual stockholders meeting on May 9, 2024, to vote on the election of directors, ratification of the accounting firm, and executive compensation.

Heartland Express, Inc. CEO Michael J. Gerdin has increased his beneficial ownership in the company to 40.7% of outstanding common stock, including a recent open market purchase of 148,272 shares by his revocable trust.

This Schedule 13G filing details updated beneficial ownership percentages for key individuals and trusts related to Heartland Express, Inc.

Key family members and trusts disclose substantial beneficial ownership in Heartland Express, Inc., with two individuals holding over 20% each.

The Vanguard Group has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 3.91% in Heartland Express Inc. common stock.

The Vanguard Group updated its beneficial ownership in Heartland Express Inc., reporting a 5.02% stake as of September 30, 2025.

BlackRock, Inc. has disclosed an 8.1% beneficial ownership in Heartland Express Inc., holding 6,293,357 shares of common stock.

Key individuals and trusts associated with Heartland Express have updated their beneficial ownership stakes, collectively holding significant control.