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Heartland Express, Inc. is projected to rise to $20.50 by 2027, a +39% move from its current price of $14.71. HTLD is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $14.39 | $14.72 | $15.05 | +0.04% |
| May 30 | $14.27 | $14.72 | $15.19 | +0.09% |
| May 31 | $14.17 | $14.73 | $15.31 | +0.13% |
| Jun 1 | $14.09 | $14.74 | $15.41 | +0.18% |
| Jun 2 | $14.03 | $14.74 | $15.49 | +0.22% |
| Jun 3 | $13.97 | $14.75 | $15.57 | +0.26% |
| Jun 4 | $13.91 | $14.76 | $15.65 | +0.31% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $13.91 | $14.76 | $15.65 | +0.31% |
| Week 2 | $13.62 | $14.80 | $16.08 | +0.62% |
| Week 3 | $13.41 | $14.85 | $16.44 | +0.93% |
| Week 4 | $13.24 | $14.89 | $16.75 | +1.24% |
| Week 5 | $13.10 | $14.94 | $17.04 | +1.55% |
| Week 6 | $12.97 | $14.98 | $17.31 | +1.86% |
| Week 7 | $12.86 | $15.03 | $17.56 | +2.17% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload services for shippers; cross-border freight and other transportation services; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI brand names.
It primarily serves retailers, manufacturers, and parcel carriers in the consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is currently trading at $14.35 per share and has a market capitalization of $1.11B. Its rank is 2460. The stock sits in the Industrials sector as a trucking and transportation services provider.
A major floor 35.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 26.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.0% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 17.9% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key HTLD support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of HTLD market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $14.41 | Buy | $14.38 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $13.82 | Buy | $13.99 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $13.39 | Buy | $13.44 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $11.93 | Buy | $12.39 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $11.30 | Buy | $11.44 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $9.83 | Buy | $10.59 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 73.15 | Sell |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 152.80 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | 0.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.10 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 11.27 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.96 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.70 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.68 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 87.72 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 2.37 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 96.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 14.82 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 31.42 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 0.26 | Info |
The technical picture is bullish with RSI(14) at 70. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $11.72 and the 200-day moving average is $9.76, placing the shorter-term trend above the longer-term trend.
A key resistance is at $14.35 and a support level is at $10.75. The 30-day trading range runs from $12.31 to $16.73, and the stock’s annualized volatility is 40%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.15 | $14.71 | $21.76 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $16.55 | $20.50 | $26.71 | +39% | Bullish | |
| $17.81 | $22.54 | $30.26 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $20.01 | $25.78 | $35.45 | +75% | Bullish | |
| $22.03 | $28.85 | $40.48 | +96% | Bullish | |
| $26.05 | $34.61 | $49.43 | +135% | Bullish | |
| $31.28 | $42.12 | $61.12 | +186% | Bullish | |
| $34.98 | $47.70 | $70.23 | +224% | Bullish | |
| $38.50 | $53.13 | $79.28 | +261% | Bullish | |
| $39.97 | $55.79 | $84.31 | +279% | Bullish | |
| $64.11 | $94.21 | $150.07 | +540% | Bullish | |
| $124.70 | $199.81 | $344.08 | +12.6x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $9.15 | $14.71 | $17.33 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $13.08 | $15.30 | $18.27 | +4.01% |
| July 2026 | $13.00 | $15.31 | $18.49 | +0.07% |
| August 2026 | $13.15 | $15.57 | $18.96 | +1.68% |
| September 2026 | $13.69 | $16.28 | $19.96 | +4.56% |
| October 2026 | $13.97 | $16.68 | $20.59 | +2.50% |
| November 2026 | $14.04 | $16.82 | $20.87 | +0.82% |
| December 2026 | $14.51 | $17.44 | $21.76 | +3.71% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month HTLD forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, HTLD is projected to trade between $9.15 and $21.76, averaging $14.71 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $14.71. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $20.50, within a $16.55 to $26.71 range. That is up +39% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +39% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, HTLD could reach as high as $30.26, with a base case around $22.54 and support toward $17.81 — roughly +53% from $14.71. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect HTLD to range from $20.01 to $35.45 through 2029. The $25.78 average target implies a +75% move from current prices. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The HTLD price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $28.85 (low $22.03, high $40.48) — a potential gain of +96% on today's $14.71. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, HTLD is projected to trade between $26.05 and $49.43, averaging $34.61 — a potential gain of +135% from today's $14.71. That is up +20% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $42.12, within a $31.28 to $61.12 range. That is up +22% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +186% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, HTLD could reach as high as $70.23, with a base case around $47.70 and support toward $34.98 — roughly +224% from $14.71. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect HTLD to range from $38.50 to $79.28 through 2034. The $53.13 average target implies a +261% move from current prices. That is up +11% on the projected 2033 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The HTLD price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $55.79 (low $39.97, high $84.31) — a potential gain of +279% on today's $14.71. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, HTLD is projected to trade between $64.11 and $150.07, averaging $94.21 — a potential gain of +540% from today's $14.71. That is up +69% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $199.81, within a $124.70 to $344.08 range. That is up +112% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +12.6x change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in HTLD today (≈ 67.980965 HTLD) could be worth
$13,583.25
+$12,583.25 (+1258%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected HTLD price of $199.81 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in HTLDwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in HTLD on May 27, 2025 (≈ 110.497235 HTLD) would be worth
$1,625.41
+$625.41 (+62.5%) today · 1.63× · US Dollar
Based on a HTLD entry price of $9.05 vs. today's $14.71.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $14.03 | $1,048.47 | +4.8% |
| 1 month ago | $13.27 | $1,108.52 | +10.9% |
| 3 months ago | $11.09 | $1,326.42 | +32.6% |
| 6 months ago | $7.86 | $1,871.5 | +87.2% |
| 1 year ago | $9.05 | $1,625.41 | +62.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $18 | $817.22 | -18.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our HTLD forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $29.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $29.00: $2.25B
The year-by-year forecast shows a rising price path with 2026 avg $14.35 and a max of $21.57 (min $9.15, ROI 0, sentiment NEUTRAL).
From 2027 onward, the averages rise to $20.09 (ROI 40) in 2027, $21.99 (ROI 53.2) in 2028, and $25.44 (ROI 77.3) in 2029, with further upside to $28.26 (ROI 97) by 2030 and continued gains thereafter.
By 2040 the forecasted average reaches $93.24 with ROI 549.7, and by 2050 it reaches $200.02 with ROI 1293.9, with sentiment remaining BULLISH. The forecast also notes a strong long-term upside potential and highlights the asset’s 40% annualized volatility as a risk factor, underscoring that these are estimates, not guarantees.
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2030 min $21.45, avg $28.26, max $39.97, ROI 97, sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show rising averages from 2027 onward (2027 avg $20.09, ROI 40; 2028 avg $21.99, ROI 53.2; 2029 avg $25.44, ROI 77.3; 2030 avg $28.26, ROI 97) with a Neutral stance in 2026 (avg $14.35, ROI 0). Overall, sentiment is BULLISH for the longer horizon.
Yes. The forecast shows 2031 max $48.93 and 2032 max $61.24, meaning a $50 level is surpassed by 2032.
Current price is $14.35 and market cap is $1.11B.
30-day range is $12.31-$16.73 and annualized volatility is 40%.
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