Heartland Express, Inc [HTLD] stock prices are up 2.49% to $11.92 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The HTLD shares have gain 6.81% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 3.03%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Heartland Express, Inc [NASDAQ: HTLD] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on July 09, 2024, when UBS downgraded its rating to a Neutral and also revised its price target to $13 from $15. Previously, JP Morgan downgraded its rating to Underweight on July 09, 2024, and dropped its price target to $10. On November 11, 2022, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy and revised its price target to $18 on the stock. Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating to a Equal-Weight but stick to its price target of $16 on March 15, 2022. JP Morgan downgraded its rating to a Neutral and reduced its price target to $16 on February 18, 2022. Barclays downgraded its rating to Underweight for this stock on January 26, 2022, and downed its price target to $15. In a note dated July 01, 2021, JP Morgan upgraded an Overweight rating on this stock but restated the target price of $20.
The stock price of Heartland Express, Inc [HTLD] has been fluctuating between $9.63 and $13.78 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $16.33 within the next 12 months. Heartland Express, Inc [NASDAQ: HTLD] shares were valued at $11.92 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 37.0% based on the average HTLD price forecast.
Analyzing the HTLD fundamentals
The Heartland Express, Inc [NASDAQ:HTLD] reported sales of 1.08B for trailing twelve months, representing a drop of -11.92%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.04% with Operating Profit Margin at -0.03%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at -0.03%, and Net Profit Margin reading is -0.02%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.02, Equity is -0.03 and Total Capital is -0.03. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.26.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 11.53 points at the first support level, and at 11.13 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 12.25, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 12.58.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Heartland Express, Inc [NASDAQ:HTLD]’s Current Ratio is 1.17. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.17, and the Cash Ratio is 0.23. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.87, the price to book ratio is 1.13.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust, Co-Trustee of 10% Owner, that happened on Nov 18 ’24 when 49506.0 shares were purchased. Chief Executive Officer, GERDIN MICHAEL J completed a deal on Nov 12 ’24 to buy 1683.0 shares. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer GERDIN MICHAEL J bought 35960.0 shares on Nov 08 ’24.
