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Heartland Express Q1 FY26 net loss narrows to $4.8 million; revenue falls to $176.3 million

PUBT·04/23/2026 13:06:38
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Heartland Express Q1 FY26 net loss narrows to $4.8 million; revenue falls to $176.3 million
  • Heartland Express posted a net loss of $4.8 million, narrowing from a $13.9 million loss a year earlier.
  • Revenue fell to $176.3 million from $219.4 million in the prior-year quarter.
  • Operating ratio improved 4.9 percentage points to 101.9%.
  • Cash climbed to $44.5 million, while acquisition-related debt and finance lease obligations declined to $149.9 million and Smith Transport debt and equipment leases were eliminated.
  • Management cited weather and seasonality headwinds early in the quarter, with March improving on higher freight volumes and driver utilization; 2026 net capital expenditures are expected at $10 million to $20 million.


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