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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported revenue of $184M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -12% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.0%, net earnings $10.6M (5.7% of revenue).
Heartland Express, Q2 2026: revenue $184M (-12% year over year), operating margin 9.0%, net earnings $10.6M, operating cash flow $12.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $184M | +4% | -12% |
| Operating profit | $16.5M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $10.6M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $12.9M | -44% | -39% |
What changed
Revenue was $184.1M in Q2 2026, down 12% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $16.5M, a 9.0% margin (up 14.9 points year over year). Total costs fell 25% while revenue fell 12%. Net earnings were $10.6M. The effective tax rate was 29.6%.
Operating cash flow was $12.9M (down 39% year over year), 122% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $32.3M of depreciation and amortization and $745K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $30.8M. Capital expenditures of $47.4M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$34.6M.
Questions
What was Heartland Express' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported revenue of $184M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -12% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Heartland Express profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $16.5M (9.0% of revenue) and net earnings $10.6M.
Source: Heartland Express 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.