HTLD Heartland Express Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

Momentum Indicator for HTLD turns negative, indicating new downward trend

HTLD saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on September 04, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 88 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In 65 of the 88 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at 74%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HTLD declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 73%.

The Aroon Indicator for HTLD entered a downward trend on August 20, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where HTLD's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 19 of 30 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 63%.

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 40 of 63 cases where HTLD's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 63%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for HTLD just turned positive on August 14, 2026. Looking at past instances where HTLD's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 35 of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.

Following a +2.81% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HTLD advanced for three days, in 176 of 284 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.

HTLD may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 2 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 46 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. HTLD’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 66 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.262) is normal, around the industry mean (2.972). P/E Ratio (52.316) is within average values for comparable stocks, (173.833). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (35.568). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.012) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.299) is also within normal values, averaging (1.928).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 92 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HTLD’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock worse than average.