Heartland Express Profit Margin

Heartland Express (HTLD) currently reports a profit margin of -2.98% as of June 2026. That compares with -3.85% in the prior-year period — up 22.5% year over year. That is below the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. Use the charts on this page to explore Heartland Express's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Heartland Express's profit margin increased from -3.85% to -2.98% — a 22.5% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Heartland Express's profit margin of -2.98% is lower than the Industrials sector average of 4.71%. That is roughly 163.4% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Heartland Express's current -2.98% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 4.71%) and against HTLD's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -2.98%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 4.71%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Heartland Express, and consider following HTLD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.