Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTLD) announced that members of management will participate in the Stifel 2024 Transportation & Logistics Conference on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
- 02/08/2024
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
- Although the revenue and EPS for Heartland Express (HTLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 02/01/2024
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.10 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.20 per share a year ago.
- 01/31/2024
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Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results which includes All-Time Record High Annual Operating Revenue
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
- 01/31/2024
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Earnings Preview: Heartland Express (HTLD) Q4 Earnings Expected to Decline
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 01/26/2024
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Heartland Express Highlights Commitment to U.S. Veterans
- Heartland's family of companies highlights dedication to U.S. military veterans in 2023. Supports National Wreaths Across America Day's wreath-laying ceremonies this month in all 50 states honoring America's fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country's freedoms.
- 12/21/2023
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New Strong Sell Stocks for December 18th
- ASYS, CHX and HTLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on December 18, 2023.
- 12/18/2023
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on December 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 5, 2023. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.1 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's eighty-second consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $548.9 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was implemented in the third quarter of 2003.
- 11/21/2023
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD ) announced that members of management will present and participate at Baird's 2023 Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
- 10/31/2023
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New Strong Sell Stocks for October 27th
- MT, CASS and HTLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 27, 2023.
- 10/27/2023
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Compared to Estimates, Heartland Express (HTLD) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- Although the revenue and EPS for Heartland Express (HTLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 10/26/2023
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Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Third Quarter of 2023
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
- 10/26/2023
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Earnings Preview: Heartland Express (HTLD) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 10/25/2023
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer, and Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
- 09/05/2023
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Compared to Estimates, Heartland Express (HTLD) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
- Although the revenue and EPS for Heartland Express (HTLD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2023, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
- 07/31/2023
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.97 per share a year ago.
- 07/31/2023
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Heartland Express: Slowing Down After A Dealmaking Spree
- Heartland Express, Inc. made two large deals last summer which transformed the business. Sales doubled practically overnight as margins took a beating, due to addition of lower margin activities and a slowdown in the sector. I am cautiously upbeat here, still taking a wait-and-see approach at this point in time.
- 07/26/2023
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The Perfect 10 Portfolio Is Ready to Roll
- The phrase âPerfect 10â doesn't just apply to bathing beauties. It's the name of one of my favorite hypothetical stock portfolios.
- 07/10/2023
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD ) announced that members of management will participate at the 2023 UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 8:00 am (eastern time).
- 05/31/2023
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Heartland Express sees Q1 hit from acquisition integration
- Truckload carrier Heartland Express expects the current freight environment marked by soft demand and rate pressure to last another one to two quarters. Heartland (NASDAQ: HTLD) reported first-quarter earnings per share of 16 cents late Thursday, a 2-cent miss, according to Seeking Alpha.
- 04/28/2023
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Strong Small-Cap Insider Buys: Q1 2023
- Strong Small-Cap Insider Buys: Q1 2023.
- 04/26/2023
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Heartland Express: The Worst Is In Sight, And M&A Provides Opportunities
- Heartland saw weaker operating earnings in the fourth quarter, with the business pressured by weaker freight demand, a weaker market for used equipment, and the inclusion of less-efficient acquired businesses. Trucking continues to correct, with spot rates down over 20% on weak freight demand and still-abundant capacity.
- 03/01/2023
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Recent acquisitions weigh on Heartland Express' Q4
- Truckload carrier Heartland Express reported only a slight increase in operating income for the fourth quarter despite making acquisitions that doubled the size of the company. Compared to the year-ago quarter Heartland's (NASDAQ: HTLD) consolidated revenue increased 140% with adjusted operating income moving just 2% higher.
- 02/03/2023
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, and Josh Helmich, Vice President, Controller, and Corporate Secretary will participate in the Stifel 2023 Transportation & Logistics Conference.
- 02/03/2023
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Heartland Express: Heart Of Fundamental Stability But Limited Price Upside
- Heartland Express, Inc. maintains stable performance amidst market volatility. The company outperforms the market with its above-peer-average revenue growth and margins.
- 12/26/2022
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Heartland Express Has Tools To Offset A Cyclical Trucking Correction
- Heartland posted mixed third quarter results, with better revenue and weaker operating ratio than expected, but in-line EPS. Management acknowledged signs of weakness in the freight market, but believes they will still see single-digit contract price increases in 2023, as well as expense synergies from recent M&A.
- 11/08/2022
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today that on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer and Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will present at Baird's 2022 Global Industrial Conference at 9:40 am (central time).
- 11/07/2022
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Trucking Stocks Race Up Rankings As Stock Market Correction Deepens
- As the stock market correction deepens, trucking stocks like Covenant, Marten, Heartland Express and Knight-Swift are holding up well. The post Trucking Stocks Race Up Rankings As Stock Market Correction Deepens appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
- 09/30/2022
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3 Transportation Stocks That Deserve a Spot on Any Watchlist
- With the Zacks Transportation Sector carrying such a favorable rank, let's look at three highly-ranked stocks in the realm.
- 09/08/2022
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After Plunging 10% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for Heartland Express (HTLD)
- The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Heartland Express (HTLD) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
- 09/07/2022
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is a Trending Stock
- Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Heartland Express (HTLD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
- 09/02/2022
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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 25th
- HTLD, VIPS and JAKK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 25, 2022.
- 08/25/2022
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New Strong Buy Stocks for August 25th
- HTLD, TKOMY, UBSI, WCC, and CTS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 25, 2022.
- 08/25/2022
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Just Overtook the 20-Day Moving Average
- Is it a good or bad thing when a stock surpasses resistance at the 20-day simple moving average?
- 08/24/2022
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Heartland Express embarks on its biggest challenge yet
- Management from Heartland Express will roll up its sleeves to again integrate a fleet with a less than stellar operating track record. On Monday, the Iowa-based truckload carrier acquired several assets from the Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI) portfolio, which is owned and operated by TFI International, for an enterprise value of $525 million.
- 08/22/2022
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Heartland Express acquires CFI truckload unit for $525 million
- On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are joined by FreightWaves Tony Mulvery to talk about Heartland Express' $525 million acquisition of CFI's truckload unit. That move makes Heartland Express the 8th largest truckload fleet in the U.S. Great packaging moves the needle in retail but what are the logistics behind it all?
- 08/22/2022
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Heartland Express acquires CFI assets for $525 million
- Heartland Express announced Monday the acquisition of Contract Freighters Inc.'s (CFI) truckload unit and its non-asset logistics unit in Mexico from TFI International for $525 million. The deal does not include CFI's dedicated trucking business or its U.S. brokerage operations.
- 08/22/2022
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Is Trending Stock Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) a Buy Now?
- Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Heartland Express (HTLD). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
- 08/18/2022
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Is Most-Watched Stock Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) Worth Betting on Now?
- Heartland Express (HTLD) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
- 08/05/2022
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3 New Lost Formula Stocks to Consider for August
- Market indexes rose on Tuesday as, along with a new batch of earnings and economic data, investors weighed tensions between the U.S. and China as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins a visit to Taiwan.
- 08/02/2022
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Will Heartland Express (HTLD) Gain on Rising Earnings Estimates?
- Heartland Express (HTLD) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
- 07/28/2022
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Heartland Express: âVolatile freight demand' in H2 will exceed available capacity
- Heartland Express said Monday demand has stepped down from record levels but remains higher than the available capacity it has. âFreight demand in the second quarter of 2022 softened sequentially to the first quarter of 2022,â CEO Mike Gerdin stated in a news release.
- 07/25/2022
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Should You Buy Heartland Express (HTLD) Ahead of Earnings?
- Heartland Express (HTLD) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
- 07/22/2022
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd
- SBLK, CRC, NKSH, SON, and HTLD have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 22, 2022.
- 07/22/2022
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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for July 19th
- HTLD, ARCB, and CHCO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 19, 2022.
- 07/19/2022
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/13/2022
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Meets Q4 Earnings Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0% and 2.66%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 01/20/2022
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Heartland Express matches profit expectations but misses on revenue amid 'extremely challenging' hiring environment
- Trucking company Heartland Express Inc. HTLD, -0.06% reported Thursday fourth-quarter profit that matched expectations but revenue that fell short, amid an "extremely challenging" environment for hiring and retaining drivers. Net income rose to $20.3 million, or 26 cents a share, from $17.7 million, or 22 cents a share, in the year-ago period.
- 01/20/2022
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Barclays Updates Price Target For Several Transportation Companies
- Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski updated the price targets for several transportation companies. The analyst mentions that the pricing remains key as the supply-driven volume recovery likely pushed out for the North American transportation sector.
- 01/14/2022
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Heartland Express (HTLD) to Report Q4 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 01/11/2022
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD ) announced that Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, and Josh Helmich, Vice President/Controller, will participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 8:00 am (central time).
- 11/24/2021
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD ) announced that members of management will participate in the virtual Baird 2021 Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 9:40 am (eastern time).
- 11/05/2021
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Heartland Express: A Solid Company at a Fair Price
- While perusing the GuruFocus database of thousands of stocks, a stock with no warning signs is rare, as you see with Heartland Express Inc. ( HTLD , Financial), an Iowa-based truckload transportation and logistics company.
- 10/20/2021
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Recap: Heartland Express Q3 Earnings
- Heartland Express(NASDAQ:HTLD) stock fell by 1.07% on Friday after the company reported its Q3 earnings results on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 09:00 AM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
- 10/18/2021
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Heartland Express Reports Mixed Q3 Results
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) reported a third-quarter FY21 revenue decline of 6% year-over-year to $152.61 million, missing the consensus of $159.41 million. EPS improved to $0.31 from $0.25 in 3Q20, above the consensus of $0.30.
- 10/14/2021
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Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Third Quarter of 2021
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
- 10/14/2021
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
- Heartland Express (HTLD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 10/08/2021
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Heartland's 50-cent special dividend 2nd by a carrier this week
- Truckload carrier Heartland Express announced Friday a 50-cent-per-share special dividend. The North Liberty, Iowa-based company also announced an increase of 3 million shares to its buyback program.
- 08/20/2021
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Heartland Express Declares Regular, Special Dividends, Plans Additional 3M Share Buyback
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share and a special dividend of $0.50 per share, both payable on October 1, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2021. Approximately $1.6 million for the regular dividend, and ~$39.5 million for the special dividend will be paid on the company's 79 million shares.
- 08/20/2021
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Special Dividend, and Announces Additional Share Repurchase Authorization
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) (the âCompanyâ) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on October 1, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2021. A total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 79.0 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's seventy-third consecutive quarterly cash dividend.
- 08/20/2021
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Heartland Express Inc. Earns Carrier of the Year and Platinum Award for On-Time Service From FedEx Express
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (Nasdaq: HTLD) is pleased to announce it has received two service awards from FedEx Express for fiscal year 2021 (period June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021). Heartland Express has been awarded both the FedEx Express âPlatinum Award for 99.99% On-Time Serviceâ and âCore Carrier of the Yearâ award.
- 08/02/2021
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Heartland Express: Q2 in line despite revenue weakness
- North Liberty, Iowa-based truckload carrier Heartland Express reported an 8.1% year-over-year decline in second-quarter revenue (excluding fuel) Monday. Earnings per share were in line with analysts' expectations at 26 cents.
- 07/19/2021
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Meets Q2 Earnings Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.00% and -8.98%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 07/19/2021
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Heartland Express (HTLD) to Report Q2 Results: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 07/08/2021
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on July 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 21, 2021. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 80.0 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's seventy-second consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $493.6 million in cash dividends, including three special dividends since the dividend program was implemented in the third quarter of 2003.
- 06/11/2021
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that members of management will participate in the virtual 2021 KeyBanc Industrials & Basic Materials Conference on Friday, June 4, 2021 and will present at the 2021 UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 am (eastern time).
- 06/01/2021
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20 Short Ideas With Super-Weak Momentum
- Often, weak stocks going into a market correction or bear move will decline faster than the main indexes. I have listed 20 stocks/ETFs out of a 4000+ sort universe experiencing a rush of selling since March.
- 05/31/2021
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Trucking's tailwinds evident in first quarter
- Trends so far during the first-quarter earnings season are supportive of truckload carriers posting sizable growth in 2021. February's severe winter storms had many analysts lowering estimates for the quarter heading into the print.
- 04/27/2021
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New Strong Sell Stocks for April 23rd
- EADSY, CVGW, HTLD, IDN, and STAF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 23, 2021
- 04/23/2021
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Heartland Express to raise driver pay again; slight miss in Q1
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) pointed to winter storms as having a negative impact on revenue during the first quarter on Wednesday. The North Liberty, Iowa-based carrier reported earnings per share of 17 cents, a penny light of consensus but a penny higher year-over-year.
- 04/21/2021
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -5.56% and -6.76%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 04/21/2021
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Analysts all in on transportation stocks; transition to services spending no threat
- A couple of bullish reports this week highlight reasons to favor transportation stocks moving forward. The outlooks call for favorable freight fundamentals around demand, utilization and pricing to remain in place for the foreseeable future.
- 03/19/2021
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Feb. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD ) announced that on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer and Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Stifel 2021 Virtual Transportation & Logistics Conference at 8:00 am (eastern time).
- 02/05/2021
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Frozen Food Express latest to announce driver pay hike
- Temperature-controlled less-than-truckload carrier Frozen Food Express (FFE) announced Monday that linehaul driver pay will increase significantly beginning in early January.   The Dallas-based company plans to increase pay for new linehaul solo company drivers by 25%, with some experienced drivers earning up to 60 cents per mile in base pay.
- 12/14/2020
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Top Stocks To Buy Today As Markets Slip Due To COVID Concerns
- As COVID hits new highs in cases, deaths, and hospitalizations, investors are becoming increasingly concerned. For investors looking to make the most of this market, the deep learning algorithms at Q.ai have crunched the data to give you a set of Top Buys.
- 12/07/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on December 18, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2020. We currently estimate that a total of approximately $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's 80.8 million shares of common stock. This is the Company's seventieth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $490.4 million in cash dividends, including three special dividends since the dividend program was implemented in the third quarter of 2003.
- 11/23/2020
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Top Stocks To Buy Today As Pfizer Gives Markets A Boost
- For investors looking to make the most of this market, the deep learning algorithms at Q.ai have crunched the data to give you a set of Top Buys. Our AI systems assessed each firm on parameters of Technicals, Growth, Low Volatility Momentum, and Quality Value to find the best long plays.
- 11/18/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD ) announced today that on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer and Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at Baird's 2020 Global Industrial Conference at 7:30 am (central time).
- 11/06/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Receives US EPA 2020 SmartWay Excellence Award
- Award Recipients are Top Environmental Performers and Leaders for Freight Supply Chain Efficiency Award Recipients are Top Environmental Performers and Leaders for Freight Supply Chain Efficiency
- 11/05/2020
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Heartland Express Inc. Announces Increase to Driver Pay Package With 5th Driver Pay Increase in Last 6 Years
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Nov. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (Nasdaq: HTLD), an industry leader in financial performance within the dry van truckload industry and delivering premium customer service to its customers, is pleased to announce substantial enhancements to its driver pay offerings. The announced increases will impact Heartland Express, Inc. of Iowa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Heartland Express, Inc. The specifics of the driver pay package are as follows:
- 11/04/2020
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5 Transportation Companies With High Profitability
- In light of growth in September durable goods orders topping consensus expectations, especially in transportation equipment, five transportation companies with high profitability and are trading below their GF Value are Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (NYSE:ASR), Forward Air Corp. (NASDAQ:FWRD), Guangshen Railway Co. Ltd. (NYSE:GSH), Heartland Express Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (NYSE:PAC) according to the All-in-One Screener, a GuruFocus Premium feature.
- 10/27/2020
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Stocks To Watch: Barrick Gold, Hedge Fund Reveals And Election Plays (NASDAQ:ACIA)
- Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Stocks to Watch - a preview of key events scheduled for the next week. Follow this account and turn the e-mail alert on to receive this article in your inbox every Saturday morning.
- 08/08/2020
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Schneider Eyes Deployment Of Growing Cash Balance
- On its second-quarter earnings call with analysts, members of truckload (TL) carrier Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR) management team said they expect TL volumes to be higher...
- 07/30/2020
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Heartland Express Inc. Earns Carrier of the Year and Platinum Award for On-Time Service From FedEx Express
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (www.heartlandexpress.com) (Nasdaq: HTLD) is pleased to announce it has received two service awards from FedEx Express for fiscal year 2020 (period June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020). Heartland Express has been awarded both the FedEx Express âPlatinum Award for 99.96% On-Time Serviceâ and âCore Carrier of the Yearâ award. Heartland Express has received the distinguished âCarrier of the Yearâ award from FedEx Express thirteen times in the last fourteen years and now ten years in a row. Heartland Express has reached nearly perfect service levels at 99.96% on time, on more than 17,000 shipments during the year.FedEx Express is the worldâs largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to points in the U.S. and worldwide. They are known to be among a group of shippers with the most service-sensitive freight in the transportation industry and the standards set by FedEx Express are critical to their performance to their customers. Heartland Expressâ Service for Success model is complementary to the reputation of FedEx Express for delivery of time-sensitive shipments and Heartland Express is pleased to be a part of that success over the years.âTo receive both of these awards from one of Heartland Expressâ top customers for multiple years is truly an honor and speaks to Heartlandâs motto of âService for Success,â said Heartland Express CEO Mike Gerdin. âThis year specifically, was one of the most difficult and challenging years given the impacts of COVID-19 on our country. The truck drivers of America banded together to ensure critical shipments and the American supply chain kept moving at all times. The level of service that is represented by these awards was crucial for our nation during these uncertain times but is the same level of service that this partnership has delivered since 2002. The collective collaboration among the employees of Heartland Express and FedEx Express is truly amazing and we look forward to many more successful years together. Thank you FedEx Express!â2002 to 2006âPlatinum Service Level (2), Gold Service Level (2) and Bronze Service Level (1) 2007â99.96% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2008â99.98% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2009â99.96% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2010â99.93% Platinum Service Level 2011â99.83% Gold Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2012â99.87% Gold Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2013â99.80% Gold Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2014â99.82% Gold Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2015â99.92% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2016â99.96% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2017â99.97% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2018â99.96% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2019â99.93% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the Year 2020â99.96% Platinum Service LevelâNational Carrier of the YearHeartland Express is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States. Heartland focuses on medium to short haul regional freight, offering shippers industry leading on-time service so they can achieve their strategic goals for their customers. More information about Heartland Express can be found on the company website at www.heartlandexpress.com.Contact: Heartland Express, Inc. 319-626-3600 Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer or Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer
- 07/29/2020
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Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares
- When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...
- 07/24/2020
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Auto Manufacturing Woes Sink P.A.M. Transportation's Q2
- P.A.M. Transportation Services (NASDAQ: PTSI) on Thursday reported a net loss of $823,000, 14 cents per share, which includes investments in equity securities. Excluding the...
- 07/23/2020
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Parallel Advisors LLC Purchases 2,554 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 77.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,868 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after acquiring an additional 2,554 shares during the quarter. Parallel Advisors [âĤ]
- 07/22/2020
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Heartland Express Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (âHeartlandâ) (NASDAQ: HTLD) today announced an agreement pursuant to which an underwriter has agreed to purchase 3,260,870 shares of Heartlandâs common stock from a selling stockholder, which will be offered to the public at a price per share of $20.50. In addition, the underwriter has a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 489,130 shares of common stock from the selling stockholder. Heartland will not receive any proceeds from the offering. Morgan Stanley is the underwriter for the offering. The shares are being offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the âCommissionâ). The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related preliminary prospectus supplement, copies of which, when available, may be obtained from: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, Attention: Prospectus Department. You may also get these documents for free by visiting the Commissionâs website at www.sec.gov. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor will there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.About HeartlandHeartland Express, Inc. is an irregular route truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa, serving customers with shipping lanes throughout the United States. Heartland focuses on medium to short haul regional freight, offering shippers industry-leading safety and superior on-time service so they can achieve their strategic goals.This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements may be identified by their use of terms or phrases such as "expects," "estimates," "projects," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," and similar terms and phrases. Forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, which could cause future events and actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. In this press release, the statements regarding the offering are forward-looking statements. Actual results could be affected by, and readers should review and consider, the risk factors disclosed by Heartland in its filings with the Commission. We disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information.Contact:Heartland Express, Inc. 319-626-3600  Mike Gerdin, Chief Executive Officer  Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer
- 07/21/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Public Secondary Offering
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 21, 2020 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (âHeartlandâ) (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today a public secondary offering of its common stock by a family trust.
- 07/21/2020
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15,561 Shares in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Acquired by Exchange Traded Concepts LLC
- Exchange Traded Concepts LLC purchased a new position in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 15,561 shares of the transportation companyâs stock, valued at approximately $324,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also [âĤ]
- 07/19/2020
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Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Price Target Raised to $26.00
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) had its price objective boosted by stock analysts at KeyCorp from $24.00 to $26.00 in a report issued on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an âoverweightâ rating on the transportation companyâs stock. KeyCorpâs price target would suggest a potential upside of 17.28% from the companyâs previous close. Other analysts also [âĤ]
- 07/19/2020
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Marten, Heartland Stock Prices Get Boost After Strong Quarters
- Tightened capacity seen as a spur to both Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) and Marten Transport, Ltd (NASDAQ: MRTN) beating estimates, with optimism from analysts going forward.The earnings reports of truckload carriers Heartland Express and Marten Transport released on Thursday, July 16 continued to resonate with investors a day later, with the stock prices of both companies recording significant gains. At approximately 11:50 a.m. EDT, Marten had risen $2.47 per share to $29.43, a gain of 9.16%. It has traded Friday in excess of $30. While its earnings report did not exceed forecasts as much as those of Heartland, Marten did split its stock 3-for-2 while maintaining its dividend at $0.04 per share, which is effectively a 50% increase in the yield. Meanwhile, at the same time, Heartland had risen $1.01 per share to $22.36, a gain of 4.73%. That came after a July 16 performance following the morning release of its earnings in which the stock rose 4.7% from Wednesday to $21.35. (Marten's earnings were released after the close.)The beat on earnings and revenue for both companies was considerable. At Heartland, GAAP basis earnings per share of $0,24 were $0.10 more than what SeekingAlpha said was the consensus. Revenue of $160.87 million was $8.48 million more than consensus. A report from UBA analyst Thomas Wadewitz described the outperformance as "meaningful."At Marten, the earning report of $0,33 per share was also $0.10 more than forecast. Revenue of $212.38 million was $7 million above consensus. Neither Marten nor Heartland are companies that are widely covered by Wall Street equity analysts. But Todd Fowler of KeyBanc covers both and remains bullish. However, he did not change his investment recommendation on either, which already was at Overweight.What comes through his summary of both company's earnings is the bullishness of the freight market and the tightness in capacity. "Freight activity improved sequentially during the quarter with strength in late May and June more than compensating for a particularly soft April," Fowler wrote in discussing Heartland. "The resumption of Chinese import activity as well as the resumption of economic activity combined to produce a strong recovery in demand during the quarter with some implications from capacity reduction industry side."Late Quarter Strength Continues This MonthFowler, who discussed the earnings with Heartland management after they were released (Heartland does not do an earnings call) reiterated what the company said in its earnings statement: the market has continued strong into July. "July to date, trends have persisted with turndown elevated seasonally," Fowler wrote. "Most bid activity is complete. However, sustained tightness may create yield opportunity in 2h 2020."Chris Strain, Heartland's CFO, told FreightWaves in a telephone interview that capacity has "definitely tightened up." Prior to the pandemic, Strain said, "we were all talking about the back half of 2020 being better." "We were in that camp so we're starting to see that," he added, though he noted that is only through two weeks of observation. Talking about the recently completed quarter, Strain said April was "terrible." The rest of the quarter got "progressively better" and that trend has continued into July.Wadewitz at UBS also spoke with Heartland management about capacity. "On the supply side, HTLD believes there has been some downsizing of fleets and carrier bankruptcies which have contributed to the recent tightness in the truckload market," he wrote. Heartland has always had one of the leading operating ratios (OR) in the industry. While the company beat expectations on revenue and net income in the quarter, its OR slipped significantly during the quarter. Its non-GAAP adjusted OR was 83%, compared to 76.6% a year ago.But what Heartland came in with was well above estimates. For example, Wadewitz' forecast was that Heartland would have an OR of 88.4.The OR has weakened in part by the acquisition last year of Mills Transfer. UBS said the OR of the legacy Mills business is in the low 90s. "The integration of Mills remains on track with favorable revenue retention and ongoing opportunities to more closely align costs with legacy Heartland operations," KeyBanc's Fowler wrote, while also acknowledging the low-90 OR at Mills. KeyBanc also saw the Heartland OR as being better than projected. Net of fuel and gains from sales of equipment, Fowler said the quarter's OR was 85.2%, better than the estimate of 89.9%. But a year ago, the OR net of fuel and gains was 82.7%.Fowler increased the price target for Heartland to $26 from $24. As for Marten, Fowler raised the price target for Marten by $2 to $31. Positive Outlook At MartenIn his report, Fowler wrote that his discussions with Marten management after the earnings release "indicated sequential improvement through the quarter...with utilization benefiting from the ability to deploy assets in areas or with accounts where demand was strong, more than offsetting customer shutdowns."Although rates are increasing throughout the industry generally, Fowler wrote about Marten that "rates remain pressured with revenue/truck balanced by favorable utilization."The KeyBanc report stated further, "Overall, we view current quarter results as meaningfully stronger from an operational perspective, demonstrating margin potential in an improved freight environment." Marten's consolidated operating ratio, built through the four segments â truckload, dedicated, intermodal and brokerage â was 88.1% in the second quarter, a significant improvement of 250 basis points from the second quarter of last year. In increasing its target price, KeyBanc and Fowler said it assumes a 90.4% OR for the company in this year, a slight improvement from 90.9% last year. (Marten's 6-month OR so far this year is 90%.) Fowler sees an OR of 90% in 2021. "Overall, results are supportive of our expectation for gradual operational improvements and an improved margin profile intermediately, combined with modest organic growth," he wrote.The two divisions at Marten that had tough quarters were brokerage and intermodal. Fowler said a brokerage revenue decline of about 21% was in line with its forecasts. But intermodal revenue rising 6% was below the model that showed an 11% gain. A volume increase for Marten's intermodal business of 3% was below a projection of 10%, with a slightly higher revenue per load gain of 3% compared to KeyBanc's projection of 1%.More articles by John KingstonGeorgia trucking group: in-person meeting led to no COVID infectionsS&P says YRCW situation good enough for an increase in its debt ratingMerrill Lynch boosts Knight Swift, JB Hunt and ArcBestSee more from Benzinga * Solving The Recurring Problem Of Mobile Workforce Optimization * Autonomous Trucking Startup Plus.ai Reportedly Seeking M * Commentary: Combine Optimization, Machine Learning And Simulation To Move Freight(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 07/17/2020
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The Daily Dash: Heartland's Good Quarter; Focusing On Driver Health
- The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening today in the freight ecosystem. In today's edition, Heartland Express came out of the box with its second-quarter earnings, posting better-than-expected results. Plus, the owner of a carrier whose driver is alleged to have killed four kids in a crash says he knew the driver had prior drug convictions, and Navistar's chief engineer explains why autonomous trucks will be on the road in 2024.It's Early, But This Is A Good SignHeartland Express became the first primarily truckload carrier to report second-quarter earnings â and they were a winner. The company said revenue rose 13.2% and its CEO, Mike Gerdin, said July has started off just as strong.John Kingston breaks down the numbers and the meaning behind them: Heartland Express numbers for the second quarter beat projectionsSee No Evil, Hear No EvilThe owner of a trucking company whose driver is charged with killing four kids in a crash said he knew the driver had previous drug convictions but always observed him before he went out on the road.Clarissa Hawes spoke with the owner. See what else he had to say: Exclusive: Owner knew drug history of trucker charged in deadly I-70 crashInside The Autonomous PushNavistar's Chris Gutierrez, chief engineer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, sits down with FreightWaves to discuss the collaboration with TuSimple and why it believes a fully autonomous vehicle will be ready by 2024.Alan Adler has the exclusive interview: 8 autonomous trucking questions for Navistar's Chris GutierrezDriver Health Should Be A FocusCOVID-19 has shined a spotlight on truck drivers, but it has also highlighted the health risks so many drivers face on a daily basis. Now is the time to consider drivers' health and safety, say leading experts.Jack Glenn has more on the topic: Prioritize the health and well-being of your driversStories we think you'll like:Uber Freight seeking investorsHemp growers urge FMCSA to issue hauling guidelinesTitanium's US expansion heats up as Nashville brokerage launchesPost-July Fourth rates climb while lockdowns loomTradeshift: âGreen shoots' of economic recovery emerging Did you miss this?Truck driver David Hill was out on a routine run when a teenager lost control of her vehicle on an icy North Dakota road. The driver jumped into action, rescuing the teen from the overturned car. Hill has been honored for his heroic deeds as a TCA Highway Angel.  Todd Maiden has more of Hill's story of that day: Trucker honored for rescuing young accident victimHammer down, everyone,Brian StraightManaging EditorClick for more FreightWaves articles by Brian Straight.You may also like: Truckers, small fleets can now bid for dedicated freight through ConvoyC.H. Robinson, Microsoft partner to boost supply chain digitizationPlaintiffs' attorneys: ATRI nuclear verdict report needs reality checkSee more from Benzinga * Pilots Blame Atlas Air, FAA For 2019 Freighter Crash * Seroka Working To Stem Tide Of Market Share Loss * Marten Rides Dedicated Division To A Strong Quarter(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 07/17/2020
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Dow Jones Futures: Netflix Earnings Miss Is Warning For Coronavirus Stock Market Rally
- Futures retreated overnight on weak Netflix earnings and subscriber guidance. It's a wake-up call for investors.
- 07/16/2020
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J.B. Hunt Earnings Top As Trucking Firms Signal Recovery
- J.B. Hunt beat views late Thursday after fellow trucker Heartland Express also topped. Both cited a volume recovery. J.B. Hunt stock edged higher late.
- 07/16/2020
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Heartland Express Numbers For The Second Quarter Beat Projections
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD), the first pure-play truckload carrier to release second quarter earnings, turned in a performance that substantially beat key Wall Street expectations. The company topped both Street estimates for earnings per share and revenue, both by a significant amount. According to SeekingAlpha, the estimate of GAAP earnings per share was $0.14, and Heartland beat it on a non-adjusted GAAP basis and an adjusted non-GAAP basis by $0.10 per share in each case. Heartland's second revenue of $160.87 million was up 13.2% year-over-year and beat estimates by $8.48 million.Heartland's operating ratio (OR), always one of the strongest in the truckload sector, did weaken significantly from the second quarter of last year, moving up to 84.5% from 79.6% on a GAAP basis. The jump on a non-GAAP basis was even bigger, up to 83% from 76.6%. The key driver behind the jump in OR was an increase in expenses. Operating expenses after fuel rose to $121.9 million from $95 million in last year's second quarter. Fuel surcharge revenue was down to $13.99 million from $18 million. Operating revenue rose to $146.9 net of fuel, up from $124 million. That didn't offset the rise in expenses and the end result was a drop in operating income to $24.99 million from $29 million. Wage expenses upTwo key areas drove the rise in expenses: sales, wages and benefits, which jumped to $68.1 million from $53.4 million; and depreciation and amortization, which increased to $27.16 million from $22.6 million.Although the expense side of the earnings report was up, Heartland CEO Mike Gerdin said in the company's prepared release that "strong cost controls" were a factor in reaching the GAAP and non-GAAP ORs. Heartland does not have a conference call with investors. In the statement, Gerdin said the company "showed strength in terms of profit and overall operating efficiency during these volatile and challenging times."In reviewing the quarter, Gerdin said the first two weeks of July has continued a stronger trend that Heartland saw in May and June. "The quarter started off with weak freight demand in April and then strengthened each month during the quarter," he said in the statement.Wall Street clearly liked the earnings. At approximately 10:25 a.m., on a day when the overall market was lower, Heartland's stock was up $1.02 to $21.87, a gain of 4.89%.View more earnings on HTLDIn the past year, according to Barchart, Heartland stock has been a strong performer, up about 11.75% in the 52 weeks ended July 15. But since its market low of $15.65 on March 12, it's up 34.8%.In his statement, Gerdin said generating cash remains a goal of the company. At the end of the quarter, Heartland listed cash and cash equivalents of $82.45 million, up from $76.6 million. That cash stockpile helped Heartland last year acquire Mills Transfer, a roughly 850-unit company, for $150 million. At the end of June last year, cash holdings at Heartland were $205.6 million. In his statement, Gerdin said the OR occurred against a backdrop of "ongoing progress needed to apply our cost structure to the Mills Transfer business." "We continue to be very pleased with the Mills Transfer acquisition, as revenue retention has been favorable and we still have significant additional operating efficiencies to pursue," Gerdin said.Heartland does not break out other information found in many truckload carrier's earnings report, such as revenue per mile. It did say the average age of its tractors on June 30 was 2.1 years, up from 1.5 years at the end of June 2019. Net cash flows for the first six months of the year were $83.8 million. Gerdin's statement said Heartland used that cash to invest $63.9 million in the company's fleet network, return $15.5 million to shareholders in dividends and stock repurchases (there were no repurchases in the second quarter), and add to the cash stockpile. Heartland's balance sheet remains debt-free. But that doesn't mean it has no credit facilities to turn to if needed for acquisitions. It has an existing borrowing base of $100 million and could increase that with another $100 million, it said.More articles by John KingstonMerrill Lynch boosts Knight Swift, JB Hunt and ArcBestDrilling Deep: the last mostly normal quarter is in the booksUS Bank rolls out cafeteria style payment system for carriersSee more from Benzinga * Hemp Growers Urge FMCSA To Issue Hauling Guidelines * FBX Report: July 15, 2020 * US Rail Volumes Still Under Pressure(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 07/16/2020
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J.B. Hunt Rallies With Earnings On Tap As Trucker Heartland Signals Recovery
- J.B. Hunt reports after the close, after trucker Heartland Express beat and indicated a volume recovery. J.B. Hunt stock rose.
- 07/16/2020
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A Look Into Heartland Express's Price Over Earnings
- In the current session, Heartland Express Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) is trading at $21.89, after a 4.99% increase. Over the past month, the stock increased by 4.84%, and in the past year, by 9.83%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.Assuming that all other factors are held constant, this could present itself as an opportunity for shareholders trying to capitalize on the higher share price. The stock is currently under from its 52 week high by 3.61%.The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's earnings per share. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against its past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&P; 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also shows that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future.Most often, an industry will prevail in a particular phase of a business cycle, than other industries.Heartland Express Inc. has a better P/E ratio of 24.82 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 13.26 of the Trucking industry. Ideally, one might believe that Heartland Express Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued.There are many limitations to price to earnings ratio. It is sometimes difficult to determine the nature of the earnings makeup of a company. Shareholders might not get what they're looking for, from trailing earnings.See more from Benzinga * Recap: Heartland Express Q2 Earnings(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 07/16/2020
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 71.43% and 6.32%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 07/16/2020
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Recap: Heartland Express Q2 Earnings
- Shares of Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) remained unaffected after the company reported Q2 results.Quarterly Results Earnings per share fell 11.11% year over year to $0.24, which beat the estimate of $0.13.Revenue of $160,873,000 up by 13.18% year over year, which beat the estimate of $150,570,000.Looking Ahead Earnings guidance hasn't been issued by the company for now.View more earnings on HTLDHeartland Express hasn't issued any revenue guidance for the time being.Technicals Company's 52-week high was at $22.71Company's 52-week low was at $15.65Price action over last quarter: Up 9.85%Company Description Heartland Express Inc is engaged in providing truckload services across the United States and Canada. It offers nationwide asset-based transportation services in the dry van truckload market. Also, the company offers truckload temperature-controlled transportation services and non-asset based brokerage services. The company's major customers represent primarily the consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries.See more from Benzinga * Recap: Charles Schwab Q2 Earnings * Return On Capital Employed Overview: Walt Disney * How Does Alcoa's Debt Look Like?(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 07/16/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the Second Quarter of 2020
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 16, 2020 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. Three.
- 07/16/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $151.31 Million
- Equities analysts predict that Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) will post sales of $151.31 million for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Four analysts have provided estimates for Heartland Expressâ earnings. The highest sales estimate is $163.10 million and the lowest is $138.00 million. Heartland Express posted sales of $142.14 million in the [âĤ]
- 07/16/2020
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Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for Heartland Express (HTLD)
- Heartland Express (HTLD) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
- 07/15/2020
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Stocks To Watch: Bank Earnings And SPAC Deals Blaze In
- Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Stocks to Watch - a preview of key events scheduled for the next week. Follow this account and turn the e-mail alert on to receive this article in your inbox every Saturday morning.
- 07/11/2020
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
- Heartland Express (HTLD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 07/09/2020
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Souring On Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD)?
- The latest 13F reporting period has come and gone, and Insider Monkey is again at the forefront when it comes to making use of this gold mine of data. We at Insider Monkey have plowed through 821 13F filings that hedge funds and well-known value investors are required to file by the SEC. The 13F [âĤ]
- 07/05/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares Acquired by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 58.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 76,614 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after acquiring an additional 28,373 shares during the period. JPMorgan [âĤ]
- 06/24/2020
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS Has $437,000 Stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS grew its holdings in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 48.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 23,522 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after purchasing an additional 7,672 shares during the period. Commonwealth [âĤ]
- 06/21/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on July 1, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 19, 2020. This is the Company's sixty-eighth consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $487.1 million in cash dividends, including three special dividends since the dividend program was implemented in the third quarter of 2003.
- 06/09/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conferences
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 25, 2020 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that members of management will participate in the virtual 2020 KeyBanc Industrials &.
- 05/25/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Teleconference for 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
- After reviewing the public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic across our state and local communities and considering the safety and well-being of our stockholders and employees, we have determined that the annual meeting will be held via teleconference. Beginning at 7:45 a.m., up until the start
- 05/01/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Teleconference for 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, May 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders,...
- 05/01/2020
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Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Raised to "Hold" at BidaskClub
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) was upgraded by BidaskClub from a âsellâ rating to a âholdâ rating in a research note issued on Wednesday, BidAskClub reports. A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. TheStreet lowered Heartland Express from a âbâ rating to a âc+â rating in a research report on Monday, [âĤ]
- 04/29/2020
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Heartland BancCorp Earns $2.9 Million in First Quarter 2020; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.57 per Share; Announces COVID-19 Preparations
- WHITEHALL, Ohio, April 28, 2020 -- Heartland BancCorp (âthe company,â and âthe bankâ) (OTCQX: HLAN), today reported first quarter 2020 net income of $2.9 million, or $1.43 per.
- 04/28/2020
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Edited Transcript of HTLF earnings conference call or presentation 27-Apr-20 9:00pm GMT
- Q1 2020 Heartland Financial USA Inc Earnings Call
- 04/28/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Reports Quarterly Results as of March 31, 2020
- Highlights and Developments Quarterly net income of $20.0 million or $0.54 per diluted common share in comparison with $31.5 million or $0.91 per diluted common share for.
- 04/27/2020
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KeyCorp Comments on Heartland Express, Inc.'s Q3 2020 Earnings (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) â Investment analysts at KeyCorp issued their Q3 2020 earnings per share estimates for shares of Heartland Express in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, April 21st. KeyCorp analyst T. Fowler expects that the transportation company will post earnings of $0.17 per share for the quarter. KeyCorp [âĤ]
- 04/25/2020
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Analysts Offer Insights on Services Companies: Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Old Dominion Freight (ODFL) and Pool (POOL)
- There's a lot to be optimistic about in the Services sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Domino's Pizza (DPZ), Old Dominion Freight (ODFL) and Pool
- 04/24/2020
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Analysts Offer Insights on Services Companies: Dominoâs Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), Old Dominion Freight (NASDAQ: ODFL) and Pool (NASDAQ: POOL)
- Thereâs a lot to be optimistic about in the Services sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on Dominoâs Pizza
- 04/24/2020
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Results: Heartland Express, Inc. Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) came out with its first-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the...
- 04/24/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) last week reported its latest first-quarter results, which makes it a good time...
- 04/24/2020
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Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Rating Lowered to Sell at BidaskClub
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) was downgraded by investment analysts at BidaskClub from a âholdâ rating to a âsellâ rating in a research report issued on Wednesday, BidAskClub reports. HTLD has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Zacks Investment Research raised Heartland Express from a âsellâ rating to a âholdâ rating in a [âĤ]
- 04/24/2020
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Q2 2020 Earnings Forecast for Heartland Express, Inc. Issued By KeyCorp (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) â Research analysts at KeyCorp lowered their Q2 2020 EPS estimates for shares of Heartland Express in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, April 21st. KeyCorp analyst T. Fowler now expects that the transportation company will earn $0.14 per share for the quarter, down from their previous [âĤ]
- 04/24/2020
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Main Street's mainstays: How some U.S. states tapped crisis loans
- To those who said they had enough cash to wait out the crisis, "I said you are nuts," Ivory, the chief executive officer of Ivory Homes, recounted in a recent webinar at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. A Reuters analysis of Small Business Administration data
- 04/24/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend
- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (HTLF), announced that its board of directors approved its regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the company's common stock payable on May 29, 2020, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2020. The Company provides banking, mortgage
- 04/23/2020
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J.P. Morgan Maintains Their Hold Rating on Echo Global Logistics (ECHO)
- J.P. Morgan analyst Brian Ossenbeck maintained a Hold rating on Echo Global Logistics (ECHO) today and set a price target of $20.00. The company's shares
- 04/23/2020
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A Trio of High-Quality Stocks for the Value Investor
- Their balance sheets and businesses generate ample cash to match short term needs Continue reading...
- 04/23/2020
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A Trio of High-Quality Stocks for the Value Investor
- A Trio of High-Quality Stocks for the Value Investor, Stocks: TR,HTLD,NVDA, release date:Apr 23, 2020
- 04/23/2020
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Heartland Forward Charts States' Progress Reopening Their Economies In The Wake Of COVID-19
- Heartland Forward Charts States' Progress Reopening Their Economies In The Wake Of COVID-19PR NewswireBENTONVILLE, Ark., April 23, 2020BENTONVILLE, Ark.
- 04/23/2020
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 23.08% and 0.40%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 04/21/2020
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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
- Heartland Express (HTLD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 23.08% and 0.40%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
- 04/21/2020
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Lower Gains On Sale Weigh On Results At Heartland Express
- Iowa-based truckload (TL) carrier Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) generated better than expected results during the first quarter of 2020. The carrier's $0.16 earnings per share was $0.03 ahead of the consensus estimate.  "Our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2020 showed strength in terms of profit and overall operating efficiency during these challenging times we face currently as a company and a country," said Heartland Express CEO Mike Gerdin in the press release.Of note, the company's financial results had a headwind in the form of a loss on equipment sales. In the first quarter, Heartland Express incurred a $229,000 loss replacing tractors and trailers. Typically, this line item provides Heartland Express and other carriers with gains on sale, booked as an offset to operating expenses, from the disposal of equipment. In the past, these gains have lowered expenses by a few million dollars.However, prices for used trucks have fallen significantly after record purchasing of new tractors through and after the freight peak of 2018. As post-peak volumes fell off significantly and excess capacity pushed TL rates lower, the demand for new equipment has fallen, negatively impacting the trade-in values for older equipment. There are other cost headwinds impacting demand for equipment like increased difficulty accessing credit and higher insurance claims and expenses. 3 Year Old Used Truck Price Index (USA) â SONAR: UT3.USAThe carrier expects to record gains on the sale of equipment in the $10 to $12 million range during the back half of the year.The company's average tractor age was two years at the close of the quarter compared to 1.4 years at the end of the first quarter of 2019. The increase in fleet age is due to Heartland Express' acquisition of Millis Transfer in 2019. At the time, Millis was operating a tractor fleet that was approximately two years in age.Heartland Express reported a 19.2% year-over-year increase in revenue to $166.3 million, but operating income declined 16.9% in the period to $17.3 million. Operating income was only $3.5 million lower than the 2019 comparable period even though the disposal of equipment presented a $4.1 million year-over-year cost headwind. The operating income decline was partially offset by the contribution from the Millis Transfer acquisition. Heartland Express reported an adjusted operating ratio (OR) of 88.2%, 520 basis points worse than the year ago period.Heartland Express does not provide any operating metrics around utilization and pricing. Heartland Express Key Performance IndicatorsNet cash flow from operations totaled $40.1 million in the quarter. The company spent $39.7 million in capital expenditures in the first quarter on revenue equipment and terminal projects, but capital spending is likely to slow as the carrier anticipates $85 to $95 million in net capital expenditures for the rest of the year.Heartland Express closed the first quarter with $64.2 million in cash and no debt. The company has additional liquidity in the form of $89.7 million in capacity on its line of credit (excluding letters of credit) with the ability to increase its borrowing base by $100 million.Heartland Express paid off all of the debt associated with the $150 million acquisition of Millis Transfer during the fourth quarter of 2019.The company repurchased 710,376 shares of its stock during the first quarter.Pointing to the company's strong balance sheet and ability to generate cash flow from operations, Gerdin concluded, "We believe Heartland Express is well-positioned to navigate a volatile freight market, changing customer needs and relationships, and an uncertain economic landscape in the months ahead."Shares of HTLD are flat in mid-day trading.See more from Benzinga * Volumes Increase In A Few Key Markets â FreightWaves NOW * Headcount Levels Fall Nearly 12% In March At U.S. Class I Operations * Severe Storm, Tornado Threats Continue Across The South (With Forecast Video)(C) 2020 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
- 04/21/2020
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Heartland Express reports Q1 EPS 16c, consensus 13c HTLD
- Heartland Express reports Q1 EPS 16c, consensus 13c HTLD
- 04/21/2020
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Heartland Express: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) _ Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $13.2 million. The North Liberty, Iowa-based company said it had net income of 16 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 13 cents per share. The trucking and logistics company posted revenue of $166.3 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $165.7 million. Heartland Express shares have dropped 11% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 7% in the last 12 months. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on HTLD at https://www.zacks.com/ap/HTLD
- 04/21/2020
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Heartland Express: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) _ Heartland Express Inc. (HTLD) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $13.2 million.
The North Liberty, Iowa-based company said it had net income of 16 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The a
- 04/21/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2020
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 21, 2020 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Three months ended.
- 04/21/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2020
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three months...
- 04/21/2020
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Fitbit Inc (FIT)?
- "I have been following Dr. Inan Dogan since this outbreak, and he is a phenomenally intelligent researcher. One month ago, Dr. Dogan's prediction that the total U.S. death toll would be 20,000+ by April 15th was deemed "radical". His Recession is Imminent article in February was very
- 04/21/2020
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT)?
- "I have been following Dr. Inan Dogan since this outbreak, and he is a phenomenally intelligent researcher. One month ago, Dr. Dogan's prediction that the total U.S. death toll would be 20,000+ by April 15th was deemed "radical". His Recession is Imminent article in February was very
- 04/21/2020
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Veoneer, Inc. (VNE)?
- "I have been following Dr. Inan Dogan since this outbreak, and he is a phenomenally intelligent researcher. One month ago, Dr. Dogan's prediction that the total U.S. death toll would be 20,000+ by April 15th was deemed "radical". His Recession is Imminent article in February was very
- 04/21/2020
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Do Hedge Funds Regret Betting On The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)?
- "I have been following Dr. Inan Dogan since this outbreak, and he is a phenomenally intelligent researcher. One month ago, Dr. Dogan's prediction that the total U.S. death toll would be 20,000+ by April 15th was deemed "radical". His Recession is Imminent article in February was very
- 04/21/2020
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Barclays Lowers Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Price Target to $17.00
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) had its target price lowered by investment analysts at Barclays from $20.00 to $17.00 in a report released on Friday, BenzingaRatingsTable reports. The firm currently has an âunderweightâ rating on the transportation companyâs stock. Barclaysâs target price would suggest a potential downside of 12.78% from the stockâs current price. Several other research [âĤ]
- 04/19/2020
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Heartland Express (HTLD)?
- Coronavirus is probably the 1 concern in investors' minds right now. It should be. On February 27th we published an article with the title Recession is Imminent: We Need A Travel Ban NOW. We predicted that a US recession is imminent and US stocks will go down by at least 20% in the next 3-6 [âĤ]
- 04/18/2020
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Geode Capital Management LLC Sells 3,320 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Geode Capital Management LLC reduced its position in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 0.5% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 700,788 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 3,320 shares during the quarter. Geode Capital Management LLCâs holdings in Heartland Express were worth $14,751,000 as of its most recent filing [âĤ]
- 04/18/2020
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Why Heartland Express, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HTLD) CEO Pay Matters To You
- In 2011 Mike Gerdin was appointed CEO of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD). First, this article will compare CEO...
- 04/17/2020
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Coronavirus has hit the trucking industry âlike a brick wallâ
- The $800 billion trucking industry scrambles to keep supply chains moving as coronavirus triggers skyrocketing demand for necessities.
- 04/17/2020
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Analysts Expect Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) to Post $0.13 Earnings Per Share
- Wall Street brokerages predict that Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) will report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13 for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Four analysts have provided estimates for Heartland Expressâ earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.10 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.16. Heartland Express posted [âĤ]
- 04/16/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares Sold by Alliancebernstein L.P.
- Alliancebernstein L.P. lowered its holdings in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 2.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 85,435 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 1,700 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. owned approximately 0.10% of Heartland Express worth $1,798,000 at the [âĤ]
- 04/16/2020
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Rocky Mountain Bank Contributes $100,000 for COVID-19 Community Relief Efforts in Montana
- Rocky Mountain Bank announced today it will commit $100,000 to support four local community initiatives related to Montanaâs COVID-19 crisis. The Billings-based bank will make significant contributions to the Billings Food Bank, HRDC, Flathead Food Bank, and Family Promise of Gallatin Valley. âThis
- 04/15/2020
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Coronavirus outbreak at Chicago-area shelters infects dozens of immigrant children
- A coronavirus outbreak at three Chicago-area shelters has infected more than three dozen immigrant children who are in U.S. custody, officials said Tuesday.
- 04/15/2020
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Premier Valley Bank Donates $100,000 to California COVID-19 Relief Initiatives
- Premier Valley Bank announced today it will commit $100,000 to support four local community initiatives related to the Californiaâs COVID-19 crisis. The Fresno-based bank will give $25,000 contributions to the Fresno Rescue Mission, Valley Childrenâs Healthcare Foundation, Cornerstone Community Care
- 04/15/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Expected to Post Quarterly Sales of $166.01 Million
- Brokerages expect that Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) will announce sales of $166.01 million for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have issued estimates for Heartland Expressâ earnings, with estimates ranging from $162.00 million to $174.23 million. Heartland Express posted sales of $139.54 million during the same quarter last year, which would indicate a positive [âĤ]
- 04/15/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and Member Banks Contribute $1.2 Million to Organizations Serving Our Communities
- DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 14, 2020 -- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF) and its 11 member banks announced contributions totaling $1.2 million to support nonprofit.
- 04/14/2020
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Trucking index starts to crack in March
- The Cass Freight Index fell 9.2%Â Y/Y in March. On a two-year stacked basis, the index was off 10.1%. Cass says the April mark will undoubtedly show an even bigger drop and likely be the worst month i
- 04/13/2020
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AQR Capital Management LLC Invests $233,000 in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- AQR Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 11,074 shares of the transportation companyâs stock, valued at approximately $233,000. A number of other large investors have also modified their [âĤ]
- 04/13/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. holdingcompany of Rocky Mountain Bank, processing $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- Billings, MT, April 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- âRocky Mountain Bank and its sister banks are currently processing approximately $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program loansâ said Tod Petersen, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Bank. After they received over 7,000 requests for loans under the CARES
- 04/10/2020
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Lowers Stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lessened its position in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 54.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 200,072 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 241,415 shares during the period. Goldman [âĤ]
- 04/10/2020
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Sells 42,546 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Bank of New York Mellon Corp lessened its holdings in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 6.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 573,154 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 42,546 shares during the quarter. Bank of New York [âĤ]
- 04/10/2020
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Heartland Credit Union Selects Trellance as it Invests in Data Analytics
- Trellance to equip Heartland with its M360 data analytics and business intelligence platform, together with IronSafe data extraction and data
- 04/09/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. & Premier Valley Bank Processing $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- Fresno, CA, April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- âPremier Valley Bank and its sister banks are currently processing approximately $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program loansâ said Lo Nestman, President and CEO of Premier Valley Bank. After they received over 7,000 requests for loans under the CARES Act
- 04/09/2020
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Earnings Preview: Heartland Express (HTLD) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/09/2020
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Earnings Preview: Heartland Express (HTLD) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
- Heartland Express (HTLD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
- 04/09/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Announces 20 percent Premium Pay Program for Certain Employees
- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (HTLF) announced additional support for employees who are on the front lines serving our customers during this challenging time. Hourly customer-facing bank branch employees and customer service representatives in our call centers will receive premium pay of 20 percent,
- 04/09/2020
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J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Hold Rating for United Parcel (UPS)
- In a report released yesterday, Brian Ossenbeck from J.P. Morgan maintained a Hold rating on United Parcel (UPS), with a price target of $113.00. The
- 04/09/2020
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Man Group plc Sells 151,432 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Man Group plc lessened its position in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 62.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 89,385 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 151,432 shares during the period. Man Group plc owned approximately 0.11% of [âĤ]
- 04/09/2020
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âIt was the best dayâ: Dying Alabama father walks 10-year-old daughter down the aisle
- Maggie Alvis wanted to make sure her father, Barry Alvis, walked her down the aisle before he died. Her mother, Shelby County Circuit Judge Lara Alvis, and brother, 8-year-old Barrett, all took part in an April 5, 2020, backyard ceremony.
- 04/09/2020
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Heartland BancCorp Completes Acquisition of Northern Kentucky/ Cincinnati-Focused Victory Community Bank
- Heartland BancCorp (âHeartlandâ) (HLAN), the holding company for Heartland Bank, an Ohio state member bank, today announced that, effective April 7, 2020, it had completed the acquisition of Victory Community Bank. As previously announced, the terms of the acquisition provide Victory Bancorp, Inc. (
- 04/08/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. processing $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- âWe are currently processing approximately $1.5B in Paycheck Protection Program loans,â said Bruce K Lee, President and CEO of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. After receiving over 7,000 requests for loans under the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program
- 04/07/2020
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Is Heartland Express, Inc.âs (NASDAQ:HTLD) CEO Overpaid Relative To Its Peers?
- Mike Gerdin became the CEO of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) in 2011. This analysis aims first to contrast CEO...
- 04/06/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
- Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) has been assigned an average rating of âHoldâ from the eleven brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a hold recommendation and three have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price [âĤ]
- 04/06/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares Sold by Guggenheim Capital LLC
- Guggenheim Capital LLC trimmed its position in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 5.6% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 46,027 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 2,749 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLCâs holdings in Heartland Express were worth $969,000 as of its most recent filing with [âĤ]
- 04/04/2020
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Startup Offers Discount For Remote Communication Amid COVID-19
- âCOVID-19 has many ag advisors scrambling to figure out how to continue to support their customers while working remotely,â Casey Nieman said.
- 04/03/2020
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Top 10 Movies/Shows For Your Inner "Horse Girl" | ScreenRant
- There are plenty of films and TV shows showing the bonds between people and animals, but a more niche story is one with horses.
- 04/03/2020
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Heartland Express (HTLD) - Investment Analysts' Weekly Ratings Updates
- Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) in the last few weeks: 3/27/2020 â Heartland Express had its price target lowered by analysts at KeyCorp from $25.00 to $22.00. They now have an âoverweightâ rating on the stock. 3/24/2020 â Heartland Express was upgraded by analysts [âĤ]
- 04/02/2020
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Iowa agrees to allow some abortions despite virus order
- DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) â Iowa abortion providers and the state reached an agreement Wednesday whereby a recent order by Gov. Kim Reynolds to temporarily halt elective medical procedures as part of her coronavirus response will not apply to all abortions. When Reynolds was asked last week if her order stopping elective procedures through April 16 included abortions, she replied that it did. However, state attorneys representing Reynolds said Wednesday that there are exceptions, including women who are approaching the state's deadline after which most pregnancies must be carried to term. Abortion providers Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and the Emma Goldman Clinic filed a lawsuit with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa on Monday against Reynolds and other state officials. They sought a court order to halt enforcement of Reynoldsâ order as it applied to abortions. A minute before a court hearing by telephone on Wednesday, the abortion providers and attorneys from the Iowa attorney generalâs office reached an agreement in which Reynolds and state officials indicate that her order âonly suspends ânonessentialâ surgical abortions, those that cannot be delayed without undue risk to the health of the patient.â The state acknowledged that when determining whether a surgical abortion can be delayed without undue risk, it would be appropriate to consider, among other medical factors, whether the timing of the patientâs pregnancy would prevent the patient from obtaining a legal abortion after the proclamation expires. One of the complaints the abortion providers cited was that some women who are approaching the state's ban on abortions beyond 22 weeks in most cases may be forced to carry the pregnancy to term. The abortion providers believed Reynolds' order restricted almost all surgical...
- 04/01/2020
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Olive Raises $51M to Accelerate its AI Workforce for Healthcare
- Olive, the company creating the AI workforce for healthcare, today announced the close of its $51 million funding round led by General Catalyst. The funding will enable Olive to accelerate its growth and further its mission of automating healthcareâs administrative processes so hospital employees can
- 03/31/2020
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Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Acquires 1,006 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 5.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 18,221 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after purchasing an additional 1,006 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management Inc.âs holdings in Heartland [âĤ]
- 03/31/2020
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Edited Transcript of BIOL earnings conference call or presentation 26-Mar-20 8:30pm GMT
- Q4 2019 BIOLASE Inc Earnings Call
- 03/31/2020
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Minnesota Bank & Trust provides relief and support in wake of COVID-19
- Minnesota Bank & Trust announced relief and support for employees, consumers and businesses facing challenges due to the economic impact of COVID-19. âWe recognize that the emergence of COVID-19, and the dramatic steps we all must take to limit its spread, are creating financial and other challenges
- 03/30/2020
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Rocky Mountain Bank provides relief and support in wake of COVID-19
- Rocky Mountain Bank announced relief and support for employees, consumers and businesses facing challenges due to the economic impact of COVID-19. âWe recognize that the emergence of COVID-19, and the dramatic steps we all must take to limit its spread, are creating financial and other challenges for
- 03/30/2020
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New Mexico Bank & Trust provides relief and support in wake of COVID-19
- New Mexico Bank & Trust announced relief and support for employees, consumers and businesses facing challenges due to the economic impact of COVID-19. âWe recognize that the emergence of COVID-19, and the dramatic steps we all must take to limit its spread, are creating financial and other challenges
- 03/30/2020
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Premier Valley Bank provides relief and support in wake of COVID-19
- Premier Valley Bank announced relief and support for employees, consumers and businesses facing challenges due to the economic impact of COVID-19. âWe recognize that the emergence of COVID-19, and the dramatic steps we all must take to limit its spread, are creating financial and other challenges for
- 03/30/2020
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Iowa abortion providers sue governor over coronavirus order
- DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) â Abortion providers with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa on Monday sued Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for suspending abortion procedures as part of her blanket order to halt all elective and non-emergency medical procedures. Reynolds, an abortion opponent who has vowed to end abortion in Iowa, said Sunday the move was not based on her personal ideology but a broad order to halt nonessential procedures to conserve medical equipment like ventilators and surgical masks. âEveryone is making sacrifices, everyone and so this is a decision that we're making on a daily basis and that was no different,â she said. Planned Parenthood learned that Reynolds construed the order to include abortion providers Friday when it came to light after it was mentioned in a social media post by conservative Des Moines radio host Simon Conway. He posted a text he'd received from Reynolds' spokesman Pat Garrett confirming that the proclamation Reynolds signed Thursday âsuspends all nonessential or elective surgeries and procedures until April 16th, that includes surgical abortion procedures.â On Monday, the ACLU of Iowa and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on behalf of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, and along with the Emma Goldman Clinic, filed a lawsuit against Reynolds and state public health, public safety and board of medicine agencies. The groups filing the lawsuit in state court in Johnson County claim Reynolds is focused on advancing her political agenda and interfering in medical decisions that should be left to patients and their doctors. "The stateâs singling out of abortion in this manner during the public health crisis is profoundly harmful to Iowa women, and canât be justified from a public health perspective,â said ACLU of Iowa Legal Director Rita Bettis...
- 03/30/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Stake Raised by Credit Suisse AG
- Credit Suisse AG grew its holdings in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 112.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 74,429 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after buying an additional 39,448 shares during the period. [âĤ]
- 03/30/2020
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Trump administration won't appeal 10th Circuit ruling
- On Jan. 24, a panel of Tenth Circuit judges unanimously ruled the EPA exceeded its authority in granting exemptions from RFS requirements.
- 03/25/2020
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Edited Transcript of VTNR earnings conference call or presentation 4-Mar-20 2:00pm GMT
- Q4 2019 Vertex Energy Inc Earnings Call
- 03/24/2020
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K-State alumna receives Kansas Stockman of the Year award
- Patsy Houghton was honored at the 50th Annual Stockmenâs Dinner, held March 5 in Manhattan.
- 03/24/2020
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Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a âsellâ rating to a âholdâ rating in a report released on Tuesday, Zacks.com reports. According to Zacks, âHeartland Express, Inc. is a leader in transportation and logistics. Heartland Express provides collaborative truckload transportation service that enables companies to deliver exceptional service across their transportation [âĤ]
- 03/24/2020
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Heartland Forward Releases New Analysis On The Impact Of The Coronavirus On The Heartland And Other Regions
- Today Heartland Forward released new analysis on the potential economic effects of coronavirus in the Heartland and beyond, "Coronavirus Regional Economic Impacts and Policy Responses." The analysis suggests that while the Heartland has serious exposure to economic fallout from the coronavirus
- 03/23/2020
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New storm to bring severe weather to the Heartland
- The first of two storms has moved through the Rockies and the Heartland bringing up to 5 inches of snow for Chicagoâs southern suburbs.
- 03/23/2020
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$163.79 Million in Sales Expected for Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) This Quarter
- Analysts predict that Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) will announce $163.79 million in sales for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have made estimates for Heartland Expressâ earnings. The highest sales estimate is $165.40 million and the lowest is $162.00 million. Heartland Express posted sales of $139.54 million in the same quarter last year, [âĤ]
- 03/23/2020
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Des Moines is 'flyover country' no more: Millennials choose Heartland
- High-tech jobs in Des Moines increased by 58% over the past decade, more than in Seattle, Boston, and Portland.
- 03/22/2020
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Great West Life Assurance Co. Can Buys Shares of 57,111 Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Great West Life Assurance Co. Can bought a new stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 57,111 shares of the transportation companyâs stock, valued at approximately $1,192,000. A number of other institutional investors and [âĤ]
- 03/22/2020
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A Note On Heartland Express, Inc.âs (NASDAQ:HTLD) ROE and Debt To Equity
- While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...
- 03/20/2020
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Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Stock Rating Upgraded by BidaskClub
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) was upgraded by research analysts at BidaskClub from a âsellâ rating to a âholdâ rating in a research note issued on Friday, BidAskClub reports. A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Zacks Investment Research downgraded Heartland Express from a âholdâ rating to a âsellâ rating in a [âĤ]
- 03/20/2020
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Food banks face virus dilemma: More demand, fewer volunteers
- DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) â With the new coronavirus leaving many people at least temporarily out of work, food banks and pantries across the U.S. are scrambling to meet an expected surge in demand, even as older volunteers have been told to stay home and calls for social distancing have complicated efforts to package and distribute food. Food banks have for years been increasing the amount of food they deliver to pantries that pass it along to needy people, but the economic upheaval caused by COVID-19 is expected to cause demand to skyrocket. Meeting the need would be tough enough, but the response has been complicated by a virus that requires people to avoid the kind of close interaction typical in food packaging and distribution. âWeâre getting through it,â said Matt Unger, who heads the Des Moines Area Religious Councilâs network of 14 pantries. âWeâre going to do this as long as we can, as good as we can until we run out of adaptations.â The virus has caused a reversal in how pantries provide food, shifting from letting people select items in what amount to mini-groceries to giving them a sack filled with food. Giving people control over what they select gives them dignity and reduces waste, but giving them pre-filled sacks enables quicker interactions with less chance of passing along the virus. The sacks also require a lot more work by staff and volunteers who must sort and package items. That extra work comes even as pantries tell their many older volunteers to stay away. They also are accepting help only from smaller groups, rather than the 50 or 60 people from churches or service clubs who typically join to offer a night or weekend of free help. âEveryone needs to be spaced out with less interaction,â said Kelly Ptacek, the vice president for external affairs at Omaha, Nebraska-based Food...
- 03/18/2020
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Food banks face virus dilemma: More demand, fewer volunteers
- With the new coronavirus leaving many people at least temporarily out of work, food banks and pantries across the U.S. are scrambling to meet an expected surge in demand, even as older volunteers have been told to stay home and calls for social distancing have complicated efforts to package and distribute
- 03/18/2020
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ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC Raises Stock Holdings in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC grew its stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 6.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 5,800,288 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after buying an additional 328,587 shares during the quarter. [âĤ]
- 03/18/2020
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Penn National Gaming to Temporarily Suspend Operations at Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs in Iowa
- Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) ("Penn National" or the "Company") announced today that pursuant to an order from Governor Kim Reynolds, it will temporarily suspend operations at Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs beginning at noon today through midnight on March 31, 2020 as
- 03/17/2020
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's Top Upgrades, Downgrades For March 17, 2020
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Morgan Stanley changed the rating for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (NYSE: WAB) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. For the fourth quarter,...
- 03/17/2020
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Baird increasing asset based models, upgrades quality truckers WERN;HTLD
- Baird increasing asset based models, upgrades quality truckers Baird WERN HTLD
- 03/17/2020
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Heartland Express upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Baird HTLD
- Heartland Express upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Baird Baird HTLD
- 03/17/2020
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AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC Lowers Stock Position in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 55.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 31,469 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after selling 39,131 shares during the period. AlphaCrest [âĤ]
- 03/16/2020
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Madison leaders seek to replace men's homeless shelter
- MADISON, Wis. (AP) â At dusk on a frigid night in late February when the temperature will drop below zero, dozens of homeless men form a ragged line in the courtyard of Grace Episcopal Church on Capitol Square. Itâs a potentially volatile mix of some the cityâs most vulnerable adults: from chronic street denizens, some with serious physical ailments, mental illnesses or in the grip of alcohol or drug addiction, to others who work but canât find housing in Madisonâs ultra-tight rental market. Together, they seek shelter in a worn, cramped basement that many concede is an embarrassment in the stateâs robust capital city. After waiting again inside a narrow corridor, the men are checked in and descend a beaten staircase â there is no elevator, so those with disabilities must use a back alley entrance â to the intermittent scents of tobacco smoke and unwashed clothes and spates of disjointed or wild talk that come with too many men who live on the street being jammed into too little space. Then itâs on to another line as the men â 151 on this night, some in walkers or wheelchairs â wait to be fed by volunteers from another church. With just 28 places to sit, they eat in shifts, with many taking their meals back to their metal bunks. The bunks are limited, too, and before long more than half of the men are sent back out into the bitter cold to walk to overflow shelters in the basements of St. Johnâs Lutheran and First United Methodist churches blocks away. There, theyâll sleep on bare mats jammed side by side along the floor, some without blankets because organizers had run out. The menâs expressions range from warm and grateful to suspicious or vacant. Some cluster around the few seats and tables to watch TV. There are arguments and, on some nights, fights. Some hear voices or spew wild...
- 03/16/2020
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This disappointing Xbox One game is FINALLY worth playing
- XBOX One owners might want to check out a new re-release of sorts, as one of the more disappointing console exclusives gets a fresh coat of paint.
- 03/15/2020
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Houghton named Kansas Stockman of the Year
- Patsy Houghton, McCook, Nebraska, is the 2020 Kansas Stockman of the Year. She was recognized during the recent 50th Annual Stockmenâs Dinner in Manhattan.
- 03/14/2020
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Heartland BancCorp Announces Authorization of a Stock Repurchase Program
- Heartland BancCorp (âHeartlandâ or the âCompanyâ) (HLAN) the parent company of Heartland Bank, today announced that the board of directors of Heartland (the âBoardâ) has authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase up to $5 million of its outstanding
- 03/13/2020
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Houghton named Kansas Stockman of the Year
- By Angie Denton
- 03/13/2020
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Houghton Named Kansas Stockman of the Year
- Founder of Heartland Cattle Co. and K-State ASI Family and Friends Reunion Chairman Patsy Houghton was recognized March 5 during the 2020 K-State Stockmenâs Dinner.
- 03/13/2020
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Trucking Stocks Are Doing About As Miserable As The Broader Stock Market
- Trucking stocks are falling at a rate generally in line with the broader decline in equities, with few companies sticking out as being particularly strong or weak.A quick look at some of the biggest names in the market shows that Heartland (NASDAQ: HTLD)Â has performed better than other stocks among
- 03/12/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
- Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) have been given an average recommendation of âHoldâ by the ten analysts that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have assigned a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommendation on the company. [âĤ]
- 03/12/2020
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BidaskClub Upgrades Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) to Sell
- Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) was upgraded by stock analysts at BidaskClub from a âstrong sellâ rating to a âsellâ rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, BidAskClub reports. A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on HTLD. TheStreet cut Heartland Express from a âbâ rating to a âc+â [âĤ]
- 03/12/2020
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New Research Finds Increasing Millennial Migration And Economic Opportunity In The Heartland
- New Research Finds Increasing Millennial Migration And Economic Opportunity In The HeartlandPR NewswireBENTONVILLE, Ark., March 11, 2020Heartland Forward Analyzes Factors Of Top-Performing Heartland Cities For MillennialsBENTONVILLE, Ark.
- 03/11/2020
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Wendy's Honors 11 Company Employees for Community Engagement Efforts
- Today, The Wendy's Company named 11 employees Community Ambassadors for their commitment to supporting and bettering their local communities through volunteerism. Through Wendy's Community Ambassador Grant Program, each individual will receive a $2,500 grant for an organization they support with
- 03/10/2020
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MÄkuSafe Announces Launch Of Wearable Safety Technology To Reduce Injuries
- MÄkuSafe, an Iowa-based technology company, will launch their award-winning wearable armband device and MÄkuSmart SaaS platform in March after completing final testing and certification. The company plans to produce a limited amount of hardware devices for 2020, of which approximately a third has already
- 03/10/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on April 1, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 20, 2020. This is the Company's sixty-seventh consecutive quarterly cash dividend.
- 03/10/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration...
- 03/10/2020
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Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Has $9.25 Million Stock Holdings in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 0.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 439,156 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after purchasing an additional 1,452 shares during the quarter. Charles Schwab Investment [âĤ]
- 03/10/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces a Change to an Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 09, 2020 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that due to a change in the conference format, Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer and.
- 03/09/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces a Change to an Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that due to a change in the conference format,...
- 03/09/2020
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Recap: Thor Industries Q2 Earnings
- Shares of Thor Industries (NYSE:THO) rallied 17.09% to $58.03 after the company reported Q2 results.Quarterly Results Adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.24, which beat the estimate of $0.69.Revenue of $2,003,000,000 up by 55.15% from the same period last year, which beat the estimate of $1,820,000,000
- 03/09/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares Purchased by PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
- PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 326.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,896 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after purchasing an additional 6,811 shares during the period. [âĤ]
- 03/08/2020
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Pro-Trump Climate Denial Group Lays Off Staff Amid Financial Woes, Ex-Employees Say
- The Heartland Institute is the think tank paying the far-right German teen known as the âAnti-Greta.â
- 03/07/2020
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Solving The Trucking Profitability Paradox
- "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times," â Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two CitiesHad Charles Dickens been a trucker in 2019, it would have been highly likely that he would have truncated this famous sentence to "It was the worst of times." The freight recession that started in early 2019 has unfortunately continued, and for many has gotten worse. Profits have been almost non-existent for carriers of all sizes, and for a large portion of the carrier population, the entire year of business ended with absolutely nothing to show for it, not to mention cash injections from owners.A dollar invested in any business should be worth more at the end of the year than at the beginning. That's the whole point: to make money. The average North American motor carrier generated a negative return on its assets in 2019. That dollar invested at the beginning of the year was worth less, not more at the end of 12 months. For the average reader, without an education on the economics of trucking, the response to this statement would simply be that this is the risk of being in business: you take the good years, you take the bad years, and on balance, if you do the right things, you earn a profit. However, the problem with trucking is that there are two things to consider: the average long-term operating margins as a carrier (razor thin), as well as the massive risks faced by today's carriers. Most industry articles typically focus on one or the other, but when you combine the two â rewards and risk â it presents a paradox. Why accept this level of risk for such paltry returns?The reality is that trucking, like many other businesses (e.g. real estate), is leverage-friendly. It is very easy (over the long-term, not necessarily lately) to obtain credit to grow your business. Banks and lenders like physical assets; trucks are physical assets. This fact doesn't guarantee success. Unlike some leverage-friendly businesses, trucking does not have a finite capacity. As a result, when times are good, capacity (trucks) enters the market. Incumbent carriers are just as guilty (if not more guilty) for the capacity problem.This added capacity causes diminishing returns, even if it temporarily provides an increase in absolute profits for a carrier. The charts below illustrate, using empirical data, what the roller coaster of trucking profitability looks like.The underlying data is gleaned from participants in the TCA Profitability Program (TPP), which is comprised of 238 trucking company profiles, of all sizes and modes, throughout North America. Although we do not have empirical data to confirm our hypothesis, we believe that the profit margins for the wider trucking community were significantly worse than described below. If that is correct, this is the best case. For those in the shipper community that are reading this, this is what transportation looks like on this side, this is the main street of trucking. For every Heartland Express, there are tens of thousands of ACME carriers that have done worse than the averages described below.Operating Ratio â Dry vans Source: FreightWaves SONAROperating Ratio â Reefer Source: FreightWaves SONAROperating Ratio â Flatbeds Source: FreightWaves SONARNow, let's consider the risk side of the equation. For many, the first thing that comes to mind is the rising tide of litigation, and the number of nuclear verdicts being imposed on the industry. This is a trend of great concern. Carriers of all sizes and safety profiles are finding themselves on the wrong side of jury decisions at a growing rate. A decade of earnings can evaporate for both carriers and insurance companies with these kinds of judgements. When you combine these potential judgements with the difficult freight environment, most companies simply do not have the resources to assume liabilities from nuclear verdicts â or any jury verdict at all.Nuclear verdicts, rising insurance rates, depressed used truck pricing, difficult macro and micro economics and countless other curve balls make it very difficult for a pragmatic business person to justify being a trucker. However, this is where the doom and gloom ends, and opportunities start.Financial And Operational Literacy After being part of the TCA Profitability Program for five years, I've been provided with the unique opportunity to observe, first-hand, the inner workings of a growing number of trucking companies, and gain insight from the leaders in each of those businesses. From this experience, I believe (you be the judge) I've been able to distill some of the traits of those companies that have achieved significantly better returns (profits) than the average carrier. Many of these top-performing companies had their best years in 2019! These traits are part of a common theme; these companies have treated the diseases that cause low returns, not just the symptoms.The most viral disease in trucking is a lack of financial and operational literacy in this industry. All of today's top trucking companies started with one truck. Trucking entrepreneurs are problem-solvers, and many have succeeded simply because they have the ability to put out fires rapidly, and sheer willpower to make some money along the way. However, once you start building a team, it can prove difficult to provide an education on the financial and operational realities of trucking â they are typically too busy putting out fires to take a step back, to identify a better way. A common trait among top-performing carriers is that they are very transparent in their operational and financial results, and are able to communicate these results in a way that anyone can comprehend. This, tied with line-item accountability and merit-based compensation, is a formula for success.How does one start the journey towards both transparency and education? The first step is to eliminate metrics that many have difficulty understanding. At the top of the list is operating ratio (OR). I've had countless conversations with CFOs, new to the industry, who didn't quite fully understand the components of an OR. The reason is that it's not part of the normal language of businesses. Only three industries that I can think of use OR to communicate financial performance, as a default measure â trucking, railroads and insurance. Almost all other industries focus their attention on the inverse, operating income, as a percentage of revenue, and return on assets. If a CFO is asking what an OR is, it is highly likely that the vast majority of people in the company don't know either. Operating ratio is also a subtle cloak for a stark fact â returns suck. To the average reader, what is more alarming, a 98.5% OR, or 1.5% operating income (or a 101.5% OR compared to -1.5%). I think the answer is clear.Taking this one step further is translating the economics of trucking into a format that reinforces the challenges (and opportunities) in trucking in the language of business. One great method, which I feel very strongly about, is providing employees with a simplified profit and loss (P&L;) statement. An example of this, which is available for all TPP members, is a P&L; format using $1 of revenue as a starting point.Using the above example, for every dollar of revenue generated, the carrier has kept just 1.6 cents. If you were to survey your employees using the standard question "For every $1 of revenue, how much (after all expenses) do we keep, in the form of profits?", it would be a safe bet that the average response is going to be much greater than 1.6 cents (or 1.6% operating income). If your employees don't know the stark realities of trucking, there is very little opportunity to influence front-line behavior, and daily decisions. If the employee believes that the company is keeping 30 cents on every dollar, it's another safe bet to assume that he or she is rationalizing decisions that may have cost the business substantial sums.This ties into the second trait of top-performing companies, which is really a timeless mantra.A Penny Saved Is A Penny EarnedAchieving larger relative rates per mile compared to the competition is extremely difficult. This is due to the fact that the trucking market is extremely efficient because of its pro-competitive aspects. As a result, shippers shouldn't have any fears whether they are receiving the best possible price, within any given market. Instead of chasing top-line dollars, the best performers continually reinforce to their teams that every penny saved flows directly to the bottom line in the form of profit. This is a much better strategy than simply deciding to go after profit by adding more revenue (a strategy which is the underlying disease in trucking). Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD), as a notable example, is widely known as a company that employs this strategy with great success (net margins of 25+%). This strategy can be distilled into a mantra that more carriers should repeat â Margin Before Truck Count. However, just talking about saving money is not the answer. People, the foundation of all businesses, need to take responsibility and be held accountable for the things they control.Accountability And WIFMClosing out the âtop traits' is accountability and merit-based compensation (WIFM â what's in it for me). These are the final pieces of the puzzle that can eliminate the disease of market-level profitability in a trucking company (or any company). Once a team member can fully grasp the language of business (the financials) and the economics of trucking, only then will they be able to fully grasp both the implications of their role and tasks. It's only natural, once armed with the data and education, for people to want to improve.
- 03/06/2020
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Chicago Equity Partners LLC Grows Stake in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Chicago Equity Partners LLC grew its holdings in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 27.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 23,414 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after buying an additional 5,109 shares during the quarter. Chicago Equity Partners LLCâs holdings in [âĤ]
- 03/06/2020
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Edited Transcript of IPL.TO earnings conference call or presentation 21-Feb-20 4:00pm GMT
- Q4 2019 Inter Pipeline Ltd Earnings Call
- 03/05/2020
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Imagine Owning Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) And Wondering If The 27% Share Price Slide Is Justified
- The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But every investor is virtually certain to have...
- 03/04/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 02, 2020 -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that on Thursday, March 12, 2020, Chris Strain, Chief Financial Officer and Josh.
- 03/03/2020
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Heartland Express, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Conference
- NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced that on Thursday, March 12, 2020, Chris Strain,...
- 03/03/2020
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County Executives of America Announces Nationwide Partnership Agreement with IGEN Networks Corporation
- MURRIETA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 2, 2020 / IGEN Networks Corporation (OTCQB:IGEN, CSE:IGN), a leading innovator of cloud-based and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for the protection and management of mobile assets, today announced the signing of its three years exclusive partnership agreement with
- 03/02/2020
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What is Super Tuesday and how does it work?
- Fourteen states will pick who they want to run against Trump. We may soon know the likely nominee.
- 03/02/2020
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Those Who Purchased Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Shares Five Years Ago Have A 26% Loss To Show For It
- For many, the main point of investing is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But the main game is to...
- 03/02/2020
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Aviva PLC Makes New $1.89 Million Investment in Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- Aviva PLC acquired a new position in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 89,562 shares of the transportation companyâs stock, valued at approximately $1,885,000. Aviva PLC owned 0.11% of Heartland Express as of its [âĤ]
- 03/01/2020
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'We're winning right now': South Carolina's strong economy masks pain from Trump's trade wars
- One day last week, the assembly line at Kent International's South Carolina plant was working on a beach cruiser model with a pink frame, purple rims and white tires, called the "Charleston."
- 02/29/2020
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M&T Bank Corp Acquires 1,063 Shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD)
- M&T Bank Corp raised its holdings in shares of Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) by 6.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,916 shares of the transportation companyâs stock after purchasing an additional 1,063 shares during the quarter. [âĤ]
- 02/29/2020
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$163.79 Million in Sales Expected for Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) This Quarter
- Analysts expect that Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLD) will announce $163.79 million in sales for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks. Four analysts have provided estimates for Heartland Expressâ earnings, with estimates ranging from $162.00 million to $165.40 million. Heartland Express posted sales of $139.54 million during the same quarter last year, which would indicate [âĤ]
- 02/29/2020
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'Anti-Greta' Activist Naomi Seibt Praises White Nationalist At CPAC
- Seibt, a darling of the climate science denial movement, said she is a "fan" of Stefan Molyneux, a racist vlogger who has endorsed white nationalism.
- 02/28/2020
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Naomi Seibt: 'anti-Greta' activist called white nationalist an inspiration
- German teenager is due to speak at US rightwing conference CPAC
- 02/28/2020
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Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) Stock Rating Lowered by TheStreet
- TheStreet cut shares of Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) from a b rating to a c+ rating in a research report sent to investors on Monday morning, TheStreetRatingsTable reports. A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on HTLD. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Heartland Express from a hold rating to a sell [âĤ]
- 02/28/2020
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Top 4th-Quarter Buys of Ken Heebner's CGM
- Growth firm reveals new investments in real estate and semiconductors Continue reading...
- 02/25/2020
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'Anti-Greta' teen activist to speak at biggest US conservatives conference
- Naomi Seibt, who tells YouTube followers that Thunberg and other climate activists are whipping up hysteria, to speak at CPAC
- 02/25/2020
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Trucking slows down in U.S.
- Baird says trucking demand trends remained weak in January consistent with accelerating declines in the Cass Freight Shipment Index (-9.4% Y/Y vs. -7.9% in December). "Commentary from shippers du
- 02/25/2020
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YouTuber campaigns against âclimate alarmism,â drawing comparisons to Greta Thunberg
- For climate skeptics, it's hard to compete with the youthful appeal of global phenomenon Greta Thunberg. But one U.S. think tank hopes it's found an answer: the anti-Greta. Naomi Seibt is a 19-year-old German who, like Greta, is blond, eloquent...
- 02/24/2020
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Edited Transcript of HBL.NZ earnings conference call or presentation 18-Feb-20 10:59am GMT
- Half Year 2020 Heartland Bank Ltd Earnings Call
- 02/23/2020
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Pro-Warren PAC launches ad campaign ahead of Nevada caucuses
- Warren will get a last-minute boost of support ahead of the Nevada caucuses from a new super PAC called âPersist" though she's sworn off big-dollar donations
- 02/19/2020
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STOCKHOLDER ALERT: Kaskela Law LLC Announces Investigation of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. - HTLF
- PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / February 18, 2020 / Kaskela Law LLC is investigating Heartland Financial USA, Inc. ("Heartland") (NASDAQ:HTLF) on behalf of the company's stockholders. The investigation ...
- 02/18/2020
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Climate Skeptic Asset Managers Face Pressure to Reveal Donations
- (Bloomberg) â Harris Associates, the $120 billion money manager, formally joined in the responsible investing trend a year ago, pledging to press companies to disclose how climate change and âĤ
- 02/14/2020
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Climate Skeptic Asset Managers Face Pressure to Reveal Donations
- (Bloomberg) -- Harris Associates, the $120 billion money manager, formally joined in the responsible investing trend a year ago, pledging to press companies to disclose how climate change and social issues affect their bottom line.David Herro, Harrisâs deputy chairman and an investment chief, would arguably
- 02/14/2020
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2019 Recap & 2020 M&A Predictions for Dentistry: Thoughts from David C. Branch of Viper Equity Partners, One of 18 Dental Support Thought-Leaders Interviewed by Group Dentistry Now
- On Tuesday, February 11, 2019, David C. Branch, Viper Equity Partners Principal, highlighted to Group Dentistry Now: "2019 was again another interesting time for the dental consolidation market. It marked the first time since 1995 that new smaller DSOs showed more acquisition growth than industry
- 02/13/2020
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Edited Transcript of GPN earnings conference call or presentation 12-Feb-20 1:00pm GMT
- Q4 2019 Global Payments Inc Earnings Call
- 02/12/2020
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Truckload Carriers Becoming More Hopeful On 2020
- During question and answer sessions at the Stifel 2020 Transportation and Logistics Conference, several truckload (TL) carriers said that they expect to see an improving TL market...
- 02/12/2020
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Weâre Not Counting On Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) To Sustain Its Statutory Profitability
- Many investors consider it preferable to invest in profitable companies over unprofitable ones, because profitability...
- 02/12/2020
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TFI International Seeks U.S. IPO To Pay Down Debt
- TFI International has filed to raise $199 million in a U.S. IPO. The firm provides a range of truck-based cargo transportation services to organizations in Nort
- 02/11/2020
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Heartland Financial to buy AIM Bancshares for ~$280.4M
- Heartland Financial USA (NASDAQ:HTLF) agrees to acquire AIM Bancshares for ~$280.4M in cash and stock.Each AIM Bancshares share will be exchanged for 207.0 shares of Heartland common stock and $685 in
- 02/11/2020
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Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Announces Plan to Acquire AIM Bancshares, Inc. in Texas
- Dubuque, IA-based Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (âHeartlandâ) (HTLF) and Levelland, TX-based AIM Bancshares, Inc. (âABIâ), are pleased to announce they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Heartland will acquire ABI and its wholly owned subsidiary, AimBank.
- 02/11/2020
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