HTLD - NASDAQ
Heartland Express, Inc.
$15.18
-2.2%Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers from Washington to Florida and New England to California; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotHeartland Express, Inc. Dividend History
HTLD Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.0200
Annual Amount
$0.1000
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 12, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 8, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 6, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 21, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 16, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | Jul 6, 2023 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 25, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 22, 2021 | Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | -96.15% |
Aug 20, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 | $0.5200 | $0.5200 | Quarterly | +2500.00% |
Jun 11, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 12, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 23, 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 14, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 7, 2019 | Dec 10, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 6, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 16, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 15, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 31, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 10, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 8, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 9, 2017 | Dec 12, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 12, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 13, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 14, 2017 | Mar 24, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 22, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 | Oct 3, 2016 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 14, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 24, 2015 | Dec 8, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 3, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 22, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 23, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 21, 2014 | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 9, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 | Oct 2, 2014 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 | Jul 2, 2014 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 26, 2013 | Dec 10, 2013 | Dec 20, 2013 | $0.0200 | $0.0200 | Quarterly | - |
Heartland Express, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Dividend appears unsustainable based on current metrics. High probability of reduction or elimination. Proceed with caution.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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