Heartland Express Long Term Debt

Heartland Express's long-term debt stands at $140M as of June 2026. That compares with $180M in the prior-year period — down 22.1% year over year. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Heartland Express reported $140M in long-term debt versus $180M a year earlier — a 22.1% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

That compares with $180M in the prior-year period — down 22.1% year over year. Sustained growth in long-term debt can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how Heartland Express's long-term debt evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places HTLD next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.

Yes — within Industrials, long-term debt is commonly used to spot outliers. Heartland Express's reading of $140M is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.