HTLD files 8-K, furnishes Q3 2025 unaudited results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heartland Express, Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued the press release on October 31, 2025.

The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The information in Items 2.02 and 9.01 is expressly furnished, not filed, and includes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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):

October 31, 2025

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada			000-15087			93-0926999
(State of other Jurisdiction			(Commission			(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)			File Number)			Identification No.)

901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA			52317
(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 class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			HTLD			NASDAQ

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 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2025, Heartland Express, Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

EXHIBIT
NUMBER			EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1			Heartland Express, Inc. press release dated October 31, 2025 with
			respect to the Company's unaudited financial results for the quarter ended
			September 30, 2025

The information contained in Items 2.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act:”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The information in this report and the exhibit hereto may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act.  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 following the financial and operating information in 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:

November 6, 2025

By:/s/Christopher A. Strain

Christopher A. Strain

Vice President-Finance,

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Heartland Express (HTLD) disclose in its 8-K?

The company announced unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and attached the press release as Exhibit 99.1.

When were the results announced by HTLD?

The announcement was made on October 31, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed quarterly results for HTLD?

Details are in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Are the 8-K disclosures considered filed with the SEC?

The information in Items 2.02 and 9.01 is furnished, not filed.

Does the 8-K contain forward-looking statements?

Yes. It notes forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.

What is HTLD’s trading symbol and exchange?

Common stock trades under HTLD on the NASDAQ.