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Heartland Express vs Pamt: HTLD and PAMT compared
Heartland Express is the larger company: $180M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $163M for Pamt (Q3 2026). Pamt is growing faster (+8% against -9% a year earlier). Heartland Express is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.3% against -3.1%.
Where the money goes: HTLD and PAMT
Heartland Express (HTLD) · Q3 2026
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.
Pamt (PAMT) · Q3 2026
Pamt, Q3 2026: revenue $163M (+8% year over year), operating margin -3.1%, net loss $8.1M, operating cash flow −$966K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Heartland Express (HTLD) | Pamt (PAMT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $180M | $163M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -9% | +8% |
| Operating margin | 1.3% | -3.1% |
| Net earnings | $959K | −$8.1M |
| Net margin | 0.5% | -5.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $19.0M | −$966K |
Where the revenue comes from
Pamt
- Freight Transportation Service: $136M (84%)
- Fuel Surcharge: $26.6M (16%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Heartland Express or Pamt?
Heartland Express is the larger company: $180M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $163M for Pamt (Q3 2026).
Is Heartland Express or Pamt growing faster?
Pamt is growing faster (+8% against -9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Heartland Express or Pamt?
Heartland Express is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.3% against -3.1%.
More: Heartland Express earnings · how Heartland Express makes money · Pamt earnings · how Pamt makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.