Here is how Heartland Express (HTLD) and Kirby (KEX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Does Heartland Express (HTLD) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation and Industrials Conference. Conference participation will occur on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in New York, New York, including investor meetings. Heartland Express will participate in a panel discussion from 2:05 p.m. to 2:55 p.m. ET.

Heartland Express (HTLD) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Arko, First Reliance Bancshares and Heartland Express emerge as breakout candidates as technical signals point to potential upside within defined price ranges.

Here is how Heartland Express (HTLD) and Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. (PCFBY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Does Heartland Express (HTLD) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Although the revenue and EPS for Heartland Express (HTLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Heartland Express (HTLD) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.13. This compares to a loss of $0.18 per share a year ago.

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Three months ended March 31, 2026: Operating Revenue of $176.3 million , Net Loss of $4.8 million ( $0.06 Basic Loss per Share), Operating Ratio of 101.9% (a 490bp improvement to Q1 2025) and 101.3% Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Ratio (1) , Acquisition-related debt and finance lease obligations reduced from $494.1 million in 2022 to $149.9 million, Smith Transport debt and equipment leases eliminated, Total Assets of $1.2 billion , including $44.5 million of Cash, Stockholders' Equity of $749.0 million.