Heartland Express 3Q 2026: Revenue $179.5M, EPS $0.01 — 10-Q Summary
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Heartland Express returned to profitability in 3Q 2026 as improved freight volumes, customer pricing and driver utilization, alongside gains from strategic asset disposals, outweighed reduced miles and higher fuel costs. Operating revenue declined as strategic fleet changes reduced drivers and total miles.
Financial Highlights
| Metric | Current quarter | Prior year quarter | YoY change |
| Revenue¹ | $179.5M | $196.55M | (8.7%) |
| Net income² | $959K | ($8.28M) | 111.6% |
| Diluted EPS³ | $0.01 | ($0.11) | 109.1% |
¹ Reported as “OPERATING REVENUE”. ² Reported as “Net income (loss)”. ³ Reported as “Diluted”.
Business Highlights
- Operating ratio: 98.7%, compared with 103.7% in the prior-year quarter; non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio was 97.6%, versus 103.5%.
- Freight and pricing: Improved freight volumes, customer pricing and driver utilization reflected ongoing industry capacity reductions.
- Revenue mix: Fuel surcharge revenue rose 35.7% to $32.7 million, partly offsetting lower trucking and other revenues.
- Operating costs: Insurance and claims expense fell to $9.3 million, while fuel expense increased 26.8% to $43.2 million as diesel prices rose.
Original SEC Filing: HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC [ HTLD ] - 10-Q - Nov. 06, 2026
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