Oct 21, 3:32 PM ET
Heartland Express reported unaudited third-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1. Operating revenue fell to $179.5 million from $196.5 million a year earlier, while net income was $1.0 million, or $0.01 per share, compared with an $8.3 million net loss in the prior-year quarter. Shareholders see a swing back to profit on lower sales, and the CEO cited rising fuel costs and inflationary expenses as pressures on operating costs.
- Operating revenue was $179.5 million, down from $196.5 million in Q3 2025.
- Net income was $1.0 million, or $0.01 per share, versus a net loss of $8.3 million, or $(0.11) per share, a year earlier.
- Operating ratio improved to 98.7% from 103.7%; non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio was 97.6%.
- Debt of $99.9 million remained at September 30, 2026, down from $494.1 million of acquisition-related debt and finance lease obligations in 2022.
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Sep 2, 1:09 PM ET
Director James G. Pratt retired from Heartland Express's Board effective immediately on September 1, 2026, and the filing states the decision was not due to any disagreement with management, the Board, or the company's operations, policies, or practices. The board also reassigned committee roles, with Brenda S. Neville taking Pratt's seat on the Audit and Risk Committee and Amanda M. Hupfeld becoming committee chairperson.
- James G. Pratt retired from the Board effective September 1, 2026, after about 20 years of service
- No disagreement with management, the Board, or company operations, policies, or practices was cited
- Brenda S. Neville replaced Pratt on the Audit and Risk Committee effective September 1, 2026
- Amanda M. Hupfeld became Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee
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Aug 5, 10:35 AM ET
Heartland Express reported unaudited second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Net income was $10.6 million, compared with a net loss of $10.9 million a year earlier, while operating revenue fell to $184.1 million from $210.4 million. The filing also shows a $25.1 million gain on disposal of property and equipment in the quarter, which contributed to the profit.
- Operating revenue was $184.1 million, down from $210.4 million in the second quarter of 2025.
- Net income was $10.6 million, or $0.14 per basic share, versus a net loss of $10.9 million, or $(0.14) per share, a year earlier.
- Operating ratio improved to 91.0% from 105.9%, and the quarter included a $25.1 million gain on disposal of property and equipment.
- The company made $15 million in payments to reduce acquisition-related debt during the quarter.
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May 18, 5:52 PM ET
Heartland Express approved salary increases for its CFO, chief operating officer and chief administrative officer, effective immediately on May 14, 2026. It also granted each of the three officers 500 restricted shares on May 15, 2026, which vested immediately, according to the filing.
- CFO Christopher A. Strain's annualized salary rose from $364,000 to $375,024, an increase of $11,024.
- COO Kent D. Rigdon's annualized salary rose from $327,600 to $338,000, an increase of $10,400.
- CAO and Secretary Joshua S. Helmich's annualized salary rose from $286,000 to $295,100, an increase of $9,100.
- Each of the three officers received 500 restricted shares under the 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan, effective May 15, 2026.
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