10-Q quarterly report · filed May 11, 2026

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Q1 2026 10-Q Quarterly Report

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) filed its Q1 2026 10-Q quarterly report on May 11, 2026 for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026. Quarterly revenue was $176M (down 19.7% year over year) with net income of −$5M.

Q1 2026 key financials · XBRL

Revenue
$176M
−19.7% YoY
Net income
−$5M
+65.2% YoY
Operating margin
-1.9%
EPS (diluted)
−$0.06
+66.7% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Q1 2026 10-Q on SEC EDGAR. USD.

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC Q1 2026 10-Q analysis

AI summary of MD&A and risk factor updates

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $176.3M, down 19.7% YoY from $219.4M, driven by fewer drivers and lower miles
  • Operating ratio 101.9% vs 106.8%; net loss $4.8M vs $13.9M
  • Best line: trucking revenue $153.8M excluding fuel surcharges; fuel surcharge revenue worst, down 14.7% to $22.4M
  • Operating cash flow $23.2M vs $25.8M; cash and restricted cash increased $26.6M to $58.0M
  • Outlook: freight demand and pricing improving, but elevated fuel costs, tariffs, conflicts, and driver shortages remain headwinds

Risk Factors

  • Insurance retention increased to $5.0 million per individual auto-liability claim under April 2026 renewal
  • Excess coverage volatility from insurer financial issues and transportation-market capacity reductions
  • Workers’ compensation self-insured retention of $1.0 million
  • Terminal property coverage carries a $3.0 million deductible
  • Auto-liability premiums subject to claims-based adjustments, increasing earnings volatility

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