Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Heartland Express (Nasdaq: HTLD) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, payable April 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business March 24, 2026. The company estimates a total payout of $1.6 million on approximately seventy-eight million shares.

This marks Heartland Express' ninety-first consecutive quarterly cash dividend and brings cumulative cash dividends paid to $563.0 million since the program began in Q3 2003.

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• $0.02 per share regular quarterly dividend declared
• 91st consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared
• Cumulative dividends of $563.0 million paid since Q3 2003

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NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. The $0.02 per share dividend will be paid on April 3, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 24, 2026. We currently estimate that a total of $1.6 million will be paid on the Company's approximate seventy-eight million shares of common stock. This is the Company's ninety-first consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $563.0 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends since the dividend program was implemented in the third quarter of 2003.

The press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual events may differ from these expectations as specified from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent it becomes aware that it will not be achieved for any reason.

For further information contact
Michael J. Gerdin, CEO
Christopher A. Strain, CFO
Heartland Express, Inc.
319-645-7060

FAQ

What dividend did Heartland Express (HTLD) declare on March 13, 2026?

The company declared a $0.02 per share regular quarterly cash dividend. According to the company, the dividend is payable April 3, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business March 24, 2026.

When will Heartland Express (HTLD) shareholders receive the March 2026 dividend payment?

Shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026 will receive the dividend on April 3, 2026. According to the company, the payment date and record date are fixed and payable in cash.

How much will Heartland Express (HTLD) pay in total for the April 3, 2026 dividend?

The company estimates a total cash payout of $1.6 million for this dividend. According to the company, this estimate is based on approximately seventy-eight million shares outstanding.

How long has Heartland Express (HTLD) been paying quarterly dividends?

Heartland Express has paid consecutive quarterly dividends since Q3 2003, reaching its 91st consecutive payment. According to the company, cumulative cash dividends now total $563.0 million.

Do Heartland Express (HTLD) dividends include any special dividends in total paid figure?

Yes. The cumulative $563.0 million in cash dividends includes four special dividends. According to the company, those special dividends are part of the total since the dividend program began in 2003.