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Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) sets $0.02 quarterly dividend, $1.6M payout

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Heartland Express, Inc. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 6, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026. The company estimates a total payout of about $1.6 million on approximately 78 million common shares. This marks Heartland’s 92nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend since its program began in 2003, during which it has paid about $564.5 million in cash dividends, including four special dividends.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.02 per share Regular quarterly cash dividend declared June 12, 2026
Estimated total dividend payout $1.6 million Aggregate payout on approximate 78 million shares
Shares outstanding (approx.) 78 million shares Basis for estimating total July 2026 dividend
Dividend program history 92 consecutive quarterly dividends Since dividend program began in Q3 2003
Total dividends since 2003 $564.5 million Includes four special dividends
Dividend record date June 23, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for $0.02 dividend
Dividend payment date July 6, 2026 Scheduled payment of quarterly cash dividend
quarterly cash dividend financial
"announced today the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
special dividends financial
"including four special dividends since the dividend program was implemented"
A special dividend is a one-time payment made by a company to its shareholders, often when the company has extra cash from a big sale or unexpected profit. It’s like a bonus share of the company’s success, giving investors a quick reward outside of regular dividend payments. This can signal the company’s strong financial position or a desire to distribute excess profits.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
record at the close of business financial
"to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
June 12, 2026

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Nevada000-1508793-0926999
(State or other Jurisdiction(Commission(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)File Number)Identification No.)


901 HEARTLAND WAY,NORTH LIBERTY,IA52317
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(319) 645-7060
Registrant's Telephone Number (including area code):


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueHTLDNASDAQ




Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On June 12, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend. A copy of the press release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)     Exhibits

    
 EXHIBIT 
NUMBEREXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
  
99.1
Press release issued by the Company on June 12, 2026, announcing the
 declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File

The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the paragraph at the end of the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risk, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.



SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


  HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.
   
Date:June 17, 2026 By:/s/Christopher A. Strain
  Christopher A. Strain
  Vice President-Finance,
  Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.1

Friday June 12, 2026, For Immediate Release

Press Release

Heartland Express, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend


NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA – June 12, 2026 - 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 July 6, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 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-second consecutive quarterly cash dividend. With the payment of this dividend, the Company will have paid a total of $564.5 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



Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What dividend did Heartland Express (HTLD) declare in June 2026?

Heartland Express declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share. The company has maintained a long-running dividend program, with this payment continuing a multi-decade history of returning cash to shareholders through recurring and special dividends.

When is the Heartland Express (HTLD) July 2026 dividend record date and payment date?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026 will receive the dividend. The $0.02 per share cash dividend is scheduled to be paid on July 6, 2026, according to the company’s announcement.

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

Heartland Express estimates a total dividend payment of about $1.6 million. This estimate is based on the company’s approximate 78 million shares of common stock outstanding that will receive the $0.02 per share quarterly dividend.

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

This dividend is Heartland Express’s 92nd consecutive quarterly cash dividend. The program started in the third quarter of 2003, and the company notes it has not skipped a quarterly payment during this period.

What is the total amount of dividends Heartland Express (HTLD) has paid since 2003?

Since its dividend program began in 2003, Heartland Express has paid about $564.5 million in cash dividends. This figure includes both regular quarterly dividends and four special dividends over that timeframe.

Does the Heartland Express (HTLD) dividend announcement include any forward-looking statements?

Yes. The company notes the communication may contain forward-looking statements based on current information and expectations. It highlights that actual events may differ due to various risks described in its SEC filings and other disclosures.

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