HTLD Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HTLD - Heartland Express Inc
$10.09
-0.26 (-2.51%)
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BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Apr 28, 2026
Smart Money Accumulation
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Strength: 7.3/10
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: HTLD shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Company currently unprofitable (negative forward earnings). Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: HTLD shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Company currently unprofitable (negative forward earnings). Moderate conviction.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HTLD is currently trading at $10.09, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $9.43 to $10.58.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HTLD is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $9.84. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $9.30. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HTLD is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $9.84. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $9.30. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$9.43 -
$10.58
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.7%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 10.1% above Wall St target ($9.30)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$9.43 -
$10.58
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.48
(4.8%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$9.84
Resistance Level
$10.91
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
-77.35
Wall Street Target
$9.30
(-10.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-24.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-66.1%
Profit Margin
-4.0%
Last updated: January 30, 2026 9:55 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 10:55 PM
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
3
Buys
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Sells
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