HTLD Heartland Express Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

HTLD in -3.08% downward trend, sliding for three consecutive days on September 25, 2026

Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where HTLD declined for three days, in 225 of 306 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 74%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Aroon Indicator for HTLD entered a downward trend on September 29, 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 Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where HTLD's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 20 of 32 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 35 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 56%.

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on HTLD as a result. In 53 of 87 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 61%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for HTLD just turned positive on October 01, 2026. Looking at past instances where HTLD's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 32 of 53 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 60%.

Following a +2.50% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HTLD advanced for three days, in 173 of 283 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 61%.

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 Seasonality Score of 36 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 49 (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 64 (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 (1.170) is normal, around the industry mean (2.871). P/E Ratio (52.316) is within average values for comparable stocks, (179.943). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.520) is also within normal values, averaging (12.936). Dividend Yield (0.007) settles around the average of (0.010) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.250) is also within normal values, averaging (2.068).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 91 (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 79, placing this stock worse than average.