Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD) announces quarterly cash dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Heartland Express, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on September 12, 2025. The company issued a press release with the dividend details, which is included as an exhibit to this report.

The company also notes that its statements about future events may be "forward-looking statements" subject to risks and uncertainties, and refers readers to its press releases and SEC filings for a discussion of factors that could affect future results.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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.

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):

September 12, 2025

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HEARTLAND EXPRESS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada			000-15087			93-0926999
(State or 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 8.01. OTHER EVENTS

On September 12, 2025, 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
NUMBER			EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
99.1			Press release issued by the Company on September 12, 2025, announcing the
			declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
104			Cover 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:

September 16, 2025

By:/s/Christopher A. Strain

Christopher A. Strain

Vice President-Finance,

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Heartland Express (HTLD) announce in this 8-K?

Heartland Express, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on September 12, 2025, and provided details in an attached press release.

When did Heartland Express declare the quarterly cash dividend?

Heartland Express declared the quarterly cash dividend on September 12, 2025, as described in the company’s announcement.

Where can investors find details of Heartland Express’s dividend?

Details of the dividend are provided in the company’s press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Does Heartland Express include any forward-looking statement warnings?

Yes. The company states that the information may contain forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties and refers to its press releases and SEC filings for risk discussions.

What exhibit did Heartland Express file with this dividend announcement?

Heartland Express filed Exhibit 99.1, a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Who signed the Heartland Express report related to the dividend?

The report was signed by Christopher A. Strain, Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Heartland Express, Inc.