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Heartland Express, Inc. is projected to rise to $19.67 by 2027, a +33% move from its current price of $14.80. HTLD is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $14.55 | $14.81 | $15.07 | +0.05% |
| Jul 14 | $14.45 | $14.81 | $15.19 | +0.09% |
| Jul 15 | $14.38 | $14.82 | $15.28 | +0.14% |
| Jul 16 | $14.32 | $14.83 | $15.36 | +0.19% |
| Jul 17 | $14.26 | $14.83 | $15.43 | +0.23% |
| Jul 18 | $14.22 | $14.84 | $15.50 | +0.28% |
| Jul 19 | $14.17 | $14.85 | $15.56 | +0.33% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $14.17 | $14.85 | $15.56 | +0.33% |
| Week 2 | $13.95 | $14.90 | $15.91 | +0.66% |
| Week 3 | $13.79 | $14.95 | $16.20 | +0.99% |
| Week 4 | $13.66 | $15.00 | $16.46 | +1.32% |
| Week 5 | $13.56 | $15.04 | $16.70 | +1.65% |
| Week 6 | $13.47 | $15.09 | $16.92 | +1.99% |
| Week 7 | $13.39 | $15.14 | $17.13 | +2.32% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Heartland Express, Inc. is a transportation company that, 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) trades at $15.51 and has a market cap of $1.2B. It is ranked 2419. The forecast implies a bullish trajectory with rising average prices over the coming years, with 2026 avg $15.51, 2030 avg $29.26, 2040 avg $99.82, and 2050 avg $199.07.
The implied return potential grows across years, reaching 88.6 in 2030 and 1183.5 in 2050. The sentiment shifts from Neutral in 2026 to Bullish in subsequent years.
A major floor 35.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.2% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 9.6% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 14.9% 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 | $14.89 | Sell | $14.90 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $15.07 | Sell | $14.97 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $15.11 | Sell | $14.99 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $14.52 | Buy | $14.34 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $12.68 | Buy | $13.14 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $10.86 | Buy | $11.80 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 48.04 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -49.40 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -77.17 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.10 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 1.09 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.35 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 22.83 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.16 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.29 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 30.80 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.48 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -16.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 14.82 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 15.30 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.20 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 60, indicating steady momentum. The 50-day simple moving average is $13.92 and the 200-day simple moving average is $10.53, with the price currently hovering above the shorter-term trend.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.15 | $14.80 | $20.61 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $16.11 | $19.67 | $25.11 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $18.71 | $23.27 | $30.51 | +57% | Bullish | |
| $19.84 | $25.06 | $33.56 | +69% | Bullish | |
| $21.29 | $27.25 | $37.15 | +84% | Bullish | |
| $26.57 | $34.43 | $47.67 | +133% | Bullish | |
| $30.85 | $40.43 | $56.77 | +173% | Bullish | |
| $34.57 | $45.78 | $65.12 | +209% | Bullish | |
| $39.22 | $52.45 | $75.51 | +254% | Bullish | |
| $39.87 | $53.83 | $78.36 | +264% | Bullish | |
| $66.76 | $94.00 | $143.39 | +535% | Bullish | |
| $122.34 | $184.77 | $302.11 | +11.5x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $9.15 | $14.80 | $17.99 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $13.18 | $15.42 | $18.44 | +4.22% |
| September 2026 | $13.13 | $15.45 | $18.61 | +0.14% |
| October 2026 | $13.57 | $16.02 | $19.43 | +3.71% |
| November 2026 | $14.05 | $16.65 | $20.30 | +3.91% |
| December 2026 | $14.14 | $16.81 | $20.61 | +1.01% |
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 $20.61, averaging $14.80 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $14.80. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $19.67, within a $16.11 to $25.11 range. That is up +33% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +33% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, HTLD could reach as high as $30.51, with a base case around $23.27 and support toward $18.71 — roughly +57% from $14.80. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect HTLD to range from $19.84 to $33.56 through 2029. The $25.06 average target implies a +69% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The HTLD price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $27.25 (low $21.29, high $37.15) — a potential gain of +84% on today's $14.80. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, HTLD is projected to trade between $26.57 and $47.67, averaging $34.43 — a potential gain of +133% from today's $14.80. That is up +26% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $40.43, within a $30.85 to $56.77 range. That is up +17% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +173% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, HTLD could reach as high as $65.12, with a base case around $45.78 and support toward $34.57 — roughly +209% from $14.80. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect HTLD to range from $39.22 to $75.51 through 2034. The $52.45 average target implies a +254% move from current prices. That is up +15% 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 $53.83 (low $39.87, high $78.36) — a potential gain of +264% on today's $14.80. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, HTLD is projected to trade between $66.76 and $143.39, averaging $94.00 — a potential gain of +535% from today's $14.80. That is up +75% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $184.77, within a $122.34 to $302.11 range. That is up +97% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +11.5x change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in HTLD today (≈ 67.567568 HTLD) could be worth
$12,484.19
+$11,484.19 (+1148%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected HTLD price of $184.77 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 Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 105.596618 HTLD) would be worth
$1,562.83
+$562.83 (+56.3%) today · 1.56× · US Dollar
Based on a HTLD entry price of $9.47 vs. today's $14.8.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $14.9 | $993.29 | -0.7% |
| 1 month ago | $15.78 | $937.9 | -6.2% |
| 3 months ago | $11.01 | $1,344.23 | +34.4% |
| 6 months ago | $10.42 | $1,420.35 | +42.0% |
| 1 year ago | $9.47 | $1,562.83 | +56.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.07 | $867.02 | -13.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $30.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $30.00: $2.32B
The multi-year forecast shows strong upside potential. By 2030 the average price is forecast to be $29.26 with a min of $22.29 and a max of $41.18, delivering an ROI of 88.6 and a Bullish sentiment. By 2040 the average price rises to $99.82 (min $67.46, max $160.10) with an ROI of 543.6 and Bullish sentiment.
By 2050 the average price is $199.07 (min $122.95, max $345.74) with an ROI of 1183.5 and Bullish sentiment. These figures illustrate a long-run, bullish trajectory, but they are estimates and may differ from actual outcomes.
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2030 forecast shows an average price of $29.26, with a min of $22.29 and a max of $41.18, and an ROI of 88.6. The sentiment is BULLISH.
The forecast shows a bullish trajectory from 2027 onward, with 2027 avg $21.06 and ROI 35.8, 2030 avg $29.26 and ROI 88.6, and 2050 avg $199.07 with ROI 1183.5, though these are estimates and not guarantees.
The 2040 forecast indicates an average price of $99.82, with a max of $160.10 and a min of $67.46, and a bullish sentiment. It approaches $100 on average, but the max exceeds $100.
Current price is $15.51 and market cap is $1.2B.
By 2050, the average price is forecast at $199.07 with a max of $345.74 (ROI 1183.5) and a bullish sentiment; by 2040 the average is $99.82 (max $160.10, min $67.46, ROI 543.6). The 2030 average is $29.26 (max $41.18, min $22.29, ROI 88.6). These are estimates and carry uncertainty.
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