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Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) is a truckload carrier in the general freight trucking industry, based in North Liberty, Iowa and incorporated in Nevada. News about Heartland Express typically centers on its operating results, dividend declarations, and developments across its family of operating brands, which include Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI).
On this page, readers can follow quarterly and annual earnings announcements, where the company reports operating revenue, operating ratio, net income or loss, and cash flow metrics. These releases often discuss the performance of each operating brand, progress on integrating acquisitions, and the impact of freight market conditions on volumes, pricing, and operating costs. Heartland Express also explains its use of non-GAAP measures such as operating revenue excluding fuel surcharge revenue and adjusted operating ratio, with reconciliations provided in accompanying tables.
Heartland Express news also includes regular quarterly cash dividend announcements. The Board of Directors has declared a series of $0.02 per share regular quarterly cash dividends, and the company highlights the number of consecutive quarters in which dividends have been paid, along with cumulative cash dividends and the history of four special dividends since the dividend program began in the third quarter of 2003.
Additional news items may cover participation in investor conferences, where company representatives take part in fireside chats and presentations, and industry and customer awards recognizing Heartland Express and its brands for on-time service, fleet safety, and carrier performance. Investors and observers can use this news feed to review how Heartland Express describes its operating environment, cost structure, capital allocation priorities, and service performance over time.
Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, payable on December 19, 2022, to shareholders of record by December 9, 2022. This is the seventy-eighth consecutive quarterly dividend, bringing the total cash dividends paid since 2003 to approximately $542.6 million. The estimated payout for this dividend amounts to $1.6 million across the company’s 79.0 million shares.
Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) will present at the Baird’s 2022 Global Industrial Conference on November 8, 2022, at 9:40 am (CT), featuring CEO Mike Gerdin and CFO Chris Strain. Following this, on November 15, 2022, Chris Strain and VP Josh Helmich will present at the 2022 Stephens Annual Investment Conference at 3:00 pm (CT). Heartland Express is a truckload carrier based in North Liberty, Iowa, focused on regional freight and on-time service across the U.S. and Mexico.
Heartland Express reported strong Q3 2022 results with net income of $24.4 million and earnings per share of $0.31, marking a 79.5% revenue increase to $274.0 million compared to Q3 2021. The company achieved record operating revenues, total assets of $1.7 billion, and stockholders' equity of $840.9 million. However, freight demand softened sequentially, leading to a higher operating ratio of 87.3%. CEO Mike Gerdin highlighted recent acquisitions of Smith Transport and Contract Freighters, Inc. as positive contributors to growth.
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, scheduled for payment on October 7, 2022, to shareholders recorded by September 27, 2022. This payment will total approximately $1.6 million for the company's 79.0 million shares. With this announcement, Heartland maintains its commitment to returning value to investors, marking its seventy-seventh consecutive quarterly cash dividend. Since the inception of its dividend program in 2003, the company has disbursed $541.0 million in cash dividends.
Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) has successfully closed its acquisition of the non-dedicated U.S. dry van and temperature-controlled truckload business, as well as CFI Logistica operations in Mexico, from TFI International, Inc. for a cash enterprise value of $525 million. The acquisition aims to leverage synergies with existing brands, including Smith Transport and Millis Transfer. Heartland also secured a $550 million unsecured credit facility to support the acquisition, resulting in a net leverage ratio of approximately 1.25x post-closing.
Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) has announced its acquisition of the Contract Freighters non-dedicated U.S. dry van and temperature-controlled truckload business from TFI International, Inc. for $525 million. This strategic move positions Heartland as the 8th largest truckload fleet in the U.S., projecting total revenue of $1.3 billion and operating cash flow of $260 million. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, while funding will be sourced through existing cash and a new $550 million credit facility.
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Heartland Express (Nasdaq: HTLD) reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022, including a record net income of $76.9 million for Q2, up 270.8% year-over-year. Basic earnings per share surged to $0.97. Operating revenue reached $187.8 million, driven by a $73.2 million gain from the sale of a terminal property. Total assets and stockholders' equity also hit all-time highs of $1.1 billion and $817.9 million, respectively. Despite a sequential decline in freight demand, the company remains optimistic about growth opportunities and driver investments.
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported strong financial results for Q2 and H1 2022, with record total assets and stockholders' equity. The company achieved a net income of $76.9 million for Q2 and $93.7 million for H1, reflecting increases of 270.8% and 171.7%, respectively. Operating income for Q2 surged by 284.1% to $105.1 million, aided by a significant gain from the monetization of a terminal property. Despite challenges in freight demand, Heartland Express remains well-capitalized with $171.9 million in cash and low debt levels, positioning itself for future growth.
The Board of Directors of Heartland Express has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, to be paid on July 7, 2022. This payment will go to shareholders of record as of June 27, 2022, with an estimated total outlay of $1.6 million for its 79 million shares. This marks the company's 76th consecutive quarterly dividend, bringing the total cash dividends paid since the program's inception in 2003 to $539.4 million.
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