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Heartland Express Q3 Revenue $179.5M, Below Consensus

Reports Q3 revenue $179.5M, consensus $191.35M. Heartland Express CEO Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the company, "Our consolidated operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2026, reflect significant operating ratio improvement as compared to the third quarter of 2025. The improved financial results reflect stronger freight volumes and improved customer pricing resulting from ongoing industry capacity reductions, even though we do not expect the positive impacts of ongoing contract negotiations to be fully reflected in our operating results until 2027. During the third quarter of 2026, we continued to pay down acquisition-related debt and repurchase shares of our common stock. Our operating expenses were significantly impacted by rising fuel costs throughout the quarter, along with inflationary impacts to maintenance, repairs, and other employee-related costs. We expect to rely on our positive cash flows from operations to invest in our fleet of tractors and trailers over the remainder of the year. This allows us to continue our commitment to our professional drivers and our customers, to provide the latest and most efficient equipment throughout our operating fleet for their benefit."

Heartland Express Q2 Revenue $184.13M, Below Consensus

Reports Q2 revenue $184.13M, consensus $191.46M. Heartland Express Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, "Our consolidated operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2026, reflect significant operating ratio improvement as compared to the second quarter of 2025 and sequential non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio improvement in each quarter since the first quarter of 2025. We are pleased with our operational improvements and profitability as we continue toward our foundational goal of an operating ratio of 85.0% or lower and return to a debt-free balance sheet. The improved financial results delivered reflect stronger freight volumes and improved customer pricing resulting from ongoing industry capacity reductions along with reduced operating costs and strategic disposals of under-utilized assets. We expect to rely on our positive cash flows from operations to make a significant investment in our fleet of tractors and trailers over the remainder of the year along with additional reductions of the remaining acquisition-related debt."

Heartland Express Q1 Revenue $176.3M Beats Expectations

Reports Q1 revenue $176.3M, consensus $175.4M. Heartland Express CEO Mike Gerdin commented on the quarterly operating results and ongoing initiatives of the Company, "Our consolidated operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, reflect significant operating ratio improvement as compared to the first quarter of 2025 and sequential non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio improvement in each quarter since the first quarter of 2025. We are pleased with our operational improvements as we continue toward our foundational goal of an operating ratio of 85.0% or lower. Results for January and February 2026 were challenged by the combination of normal seasonality along with significant negative weather events. Results for March 2026 were better, reflecting improved freight volumes and driver utilization compared to the beginning of the quarter due to ongoing industry capacity reductions and more favorable weather patterns. The positive variables in March 2026 were partially offset by a headwind of higher fuel prices as compared to the beginning of the quarter and the 2025 quarter. Despite the operating loss during the quarter, we continued to have positive cash flows from operations to invest in our fleet, drivers, terminal infrastructure, and to reduce remaining acquisition-related debt, including elimination of all Smith Transport acquisition-related debt and equipment leases. We continue to focus on eliminating the remaining acquisition-related debt from CFI."