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Heartland Express (HTLD) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported revenue of $180M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.3%, net earnings $959K (0.5% of revenue).
Heartland Express, Q3 2026: revenue $180M (-9% year over year), operating margin 1.3%, net earnings $959K, operating cash flow $19.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $180M | -3% | -9% |
| Operating profit | $2.3M | -86% | — |
| Net earnings | $959K | -91% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $19.0M | +48% | -31% |
What changed
Revenue was $179.5M in Q3 2026, down 9% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $2.3M, a 1.3% margin (up 5.0 points year over year). Total costs fell 13% while revenue fell 9%. Net earnings were $1.0M. The effective tax rate was 19.9%.
Operating cash flow was $19.0M (down 31% year over year), 1986% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $31.0M of depreciation and amortization and $946K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $13.8M. Capital expenditures of $26.5M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$7.4M.
Questions
What was Heartland Express' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Heartland Express (HTLD) reported revenue of $180M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -9% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was Heartland Express profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.3M (1.3% of revenue) and net earnings $959K.
Source: Heartland Express 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.