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Heartland Express, Inc. is projected to rise to $15.57 by 2027, a +27% move from its current price of $12.23. HTLD is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/1/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | $11.97 | $12.24 | $12.51 | +0.05% |
| Aug 3 | $11.87 | $12.24 | $12.63 | +0.10% |
| Aug 4 | $11.79 | $12.25 | $12.72 | +0.15% |
| Aug 5 | $11.73 | $12.25 | $12.80 | +0.20% |
| Aug 6 | $11.68 | $12.26 | $12.87 | +0.25% |
| Aug 7 | $11.63 | $12.27 | $12.94 | +0.31% |
| Aug 8 | $11.59 | $12.27 | $13.00 | +0.36% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $11.59 | $12.27 | $13.00 | +0.36% |
| Week 2 | $11.35 | $12.32 | $13.36 | +0.71% |
| Week 3 | $11.19 | $12.36 | $13.66 | +1.07% |
| Week 4 | $11.05 | $12.41 | $13.92 | +1.43% |
| Week 5 | $10.94 | $12.45 | $14.16 | +1.79% |
| Week 6 | $10.85 | $12.49 | $14.39 | +2.16% |
| Week 7 | $10.76 | $12.54 | $14.61 | +2.52% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is a transportation services company in the Industrials sector that operates in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It provides short, medium, and long-haul truckload carrier and transportation services, including nationwide asset-based dry van truckload services, cross-border freight and other transportation services, and temperature-controlled truckload services.
Heartland Express, Inc. trades under the HTLD ticker and has a current price of $12.99 with a market capitalization of $1.01B. It is ranked 2530 in market position. The company offers services under the Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI brand names and serves retailers, manufacturers, and parcel carriers in the consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries.
A major floor 17.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.0% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 26.8% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 35.8% 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 | $13.00 | Sell | $13.00 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $13.97 | Sell | $13.62 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $14.47 | Sell | $14.17 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $14.90 | Sell | $14.26 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $13.18 | Sell | $13.43 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $11.30 | Buy | $12.14 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 24.07 | Buy |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -198.63 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.31 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -15.77 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | -0.11 | Buy |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.21 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.73 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 11.68 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -3.16 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -96.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 12.23 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 21.51 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.31 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish with an RSI(14) of 30, indicating room to move. The stock trades with a 50-day simple moving average of $14.94 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.26. The current price sits at the $12.99 support level with a resistance near $15.51.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.15 | $12.23 | $16.92 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $12.64 | $15.57 | $20.12 | +27% | Bullish | |
| $14.46 | $18.20 | $24.26 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $15.23 | $19.53 | $26.66 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $15.57 | $20.28 | $28.26 | +66% | Bullish | |
| $18.78 | $24.82 | $35.21 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $21.98 | $29.44 | $42.43 | +141% | Bullish | |
| $24.21 | $32.83 | $48.02 | +168% | Bullish | |
| $26.79 | $36.76 | $54.49 | +201% | Bullish | |
| $27.62 | $38.31 | $57.51 | +213% | Bullish | |
| $43.23 | $63.08 | $99.79 | +416% | Bullish | |
| $75.08 | $119.23 | $203.79 | +875% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $9.15 | $12.23 | $15.11 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $10.78 | $12.68 | $15.29 | +3.72% |
| October 2026 | $10.83 | $12.81 | $15.57 | +0.98% |
| November 2026 | $11.25 | $13.36 | $16.35 | +4.28% |
| December 2026 | $11.51 | $13.73 | $16.92 | +2.80% |
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 $16.92, averaging $12.23 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $12.23. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $15.57, within a $12.64 to $20.12 range. That is up +27% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +27% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2028, HTLD could reach as high as $24.26, with a base case around $18.20 and support toward $14.46 — roughly +49% from $12.23. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect HTLD to range from $15.23 to $26.66 through 2029. The $19.53 average target implies a +60% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2028 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The HTLD price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $20.28 (low $15.57, high $28.26) — a potential gain of +66% on today's $12.23. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2031, HTLD is projected to trade between $18.78 and $35.21, averaging $24.82 — a potential gain of +103% from today's $12.23. That is up +22% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $29.44, within a $21.98 to $42.43 range. That is up +19% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +141% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2033, HTLD could reach as high as $48.02, with a base case around $32.83 and support toward $24.21 — roughly +168% from $12.23. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect HTLD to range from $26.79 to $54.49 through 2034. The $36.76 average target implies a +201% move from current prices. That is up +12% 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 $38.31 (low $27.62, high $57.51) — a potential gain of +213% on today's $12.23. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2040, HTLD is projected to trade between $43.23 and $99.79, averaging $63.08 — a potential gain of +416% from today's $12.23. That is up +65% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Heartland Express, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $119.23, within a $75.08 to $203.79 range. That is up +89% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +875% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in HTLD today (≈ 81.766149 HTLD) could be worth
$9,749.22
+$8,749.22 (+875%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected HTLD price of $119.23 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 31, 2025 (≈ 127.877235 HTLD) would be worth
$1,563.94
+$563.94 (+56.4%) today · 1.56× · US Dollar
Based on a HTLD entry price of $7.82 vs. today's $12.23.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $14.28 | $856.44 | -14.4% |
| 1 month ago | $15.16 | $806.73 | -19.3% |
| 3 months ago | $13.47 | $907.94 | -9.2% |
| 6 months ago | $10.77 | $1,135.56 | +13.6% |
| 1 year ago | $7.82 | $1,563.94 | +56.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $17.04 | $717.72 | -28.2% |
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 $24.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $24.00: $1.86B
The multi-year forecast shows a path of rising averages and rising ROI from 2027 onward. For 2026 the avg is $12.99 with an ROI of 0 and neutral sentiment. In 2027 the avg is $16.90 with a 30.1% ROI and bullish sentiment, rising further to 2028 avg $20.10 (54.7% ROI) and 2029 avg $21.87 (68.4% ROI).
By 2030 the avg is $23.12 with a 78% ROI and bullish sentiment, continuing higher to 2031 $28.90 (122.5% ROI), 2032 $34.64 (166.7%), 2033 $38.81 (198.7%), 2034 $43.91 (238%), and 2035 $46.01 (254.2%). The long-range view shows $78.47 avg (504.1% ROI) by 2040 and $153.76 avg (1083.7% ROI) by 2050, with bullish sentiment throughout these years. These are estimates, not guarantees, and reflect upside potential alongside inherent investment risk.
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2030 avg $23.12, min $17.82, max $32.05; ROI 78%; sentiment BULLISH.
From 2027 onward, the forecast shows bullish sentiment with rising averages and ROI (e.g., 2027 avg $16.90, ROI 30.1%; 2028 avg $20.10, ROI 54.7%; 2030 avg $23.12, ROI 78%). The 2040 and 2050 outlooks also show strong upside (2040 avg $78.47, ROI 504.1%; 2050 avg $153.76, ROI 1083.7%).
Yes. The forecasted max prices reach $123.12 in 2040 and $260.22 in 2050, indicating the potential to exceed $100 by 2040.
The 30-day range is $11.30 to $14.93. The current price is $12.99, with support at $12.99 and resistance at $15.51.
Current price is $12.99 and market cap is $1.01B.
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