HTLD Dividend History & Analysis | 0.9% Yield

HTLD has a dividend yield of 0.9% and paid 0.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.90%
Payout Ratio 42.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -39.06%
Consistency Lifetime 74.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.44%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 7.18%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 0.1%
Total Return 5y: -36.4%

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
R 8,284 M 2.05% 5.69%
LSTR 5,109 M 2.47% 2.92%
TFII 9,786 M 2.04% 2.66%
SNDR 4,834 M 1.54% 2.32%
KNX 8,945 M 1.56% 1.82%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TFII 9,786 M 17.3% 92.9%
KNX 8,945 M 17.3% 90.2%
R 8,284 M 10.8% 96.9%
JBHT 19,165 M 10.5% 83.0%
SNDR 4,834 M 7.93% 85.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

TFII
TFI International
 2.04% Yield
R
Ryder System
 2.05% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.16% Yield
LSTR
Landstar System
 2.47% Yield

HTLD Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-07 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.22%
2025-09-23 2025-09-23 2025-10-03 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.24%
2025-06-23 2025-06-23 2025-07-03 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.23%
2025-03-25 2025-03-25 2025-04-04 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.21%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-08 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.18%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-07 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.17%
2024-06-25 2024-06-25 2024-07-05 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.17%
2024-03-25 2024-03-26 2024-04-05 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.17%
2023-12-04 2023-12-05 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.15%
2023-09-22 2023-09-25 2023-10-05 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.13%
2023-06-23 2023-06-26 2023-07-06 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.13%
2023-03-27 2023-03-28 2023-04-07 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.13%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.12%
2022-09-26 2022-09-27 2022-10-07 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.14%
2022-06-24 2022-06-27 2022-07-07 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.14%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-05 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.14%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.02 -96.2% 0.12%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.52 2500% 3.06%
2021-06-18 2021-06-21 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.12%
2021-03-19 2021-03-22 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% 0.1%
2020-12-07 2020-12-08 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-09-18 2020-09-21 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-06-18 2020-06-19 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2020-03-19 2020-03-20 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-12-09 2019-12-10 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-06-20 2019-06-21 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-12-03 2018-12-04 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-12-11 2017-12-12 2017-12-22 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-12-02 2016-12-06 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-06-17 2016-06-21 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2016-03-17 2016-03-21 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-12-04 2015-12-08 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-09-15 2015-09-17 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-06-18 2015-06-22 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-03-19 2015-03-23 2015-04-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-12-05 2014-12-09 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-09-16 2014-09-18 2014-10-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-06-18 2014-06-20 2014-07-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-03-19 2014-03-21 2014-04-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2013-12-06 2013-12-10 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2013-09-18 2013-09-20 2013-10-02 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A

HTLD Dividend FAQ

Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD) operates a nationwide, asset-based dry-van truckload network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, offering short-, medium- and long-haul services as well as temperature-controlled and cross-border freight under the Heartland Express, Millis Transfer, Smith Transport, and CFI brands.

What is the Dividend Yield of HTLD?

As of February 2026, HTLD`s dividend yield is 0.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.08 USD by the current share price of 11.47.

Does HTLD pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HTLD paid a dividend of 0.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 0.02 USD.

How often does HTLD pay dividends?

HTLD pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HTLD has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

HTLD dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HTLD for the next 4 payments are between 0.005 (-75.0%) and 0.039 (+95.0%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will HTLD pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.02 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Heartland Express (HTLD) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HTLD?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Heartland Express (HTLD) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HTLD?

HTLD's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -39.1% per year.
Negative growth: HTLD's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of HTLD?

HTLD's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.44%. If you bought HTLD's shares at 18.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.44% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HTLD?

HTLD Payout Consistency is 74.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Heartland Express has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HTLD have a good Dividend Yield?

HTLD`s 0.90% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HTLD?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HTLD is 42.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HTLD?

HTLD`s Overall Dividend Rating is 7.18%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HTLD Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HTLD's Outstanding Shares?

Heartland Express's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.05% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has HTLD ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 16, 2006 with a ratio of 4:3.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.33 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 98,367,100
1986 83,620,300 -14.99%
1987 131,164,700 +56.86%
1988 127,889,800 -2.5%
1989 125,914,900 -1.54%
1990 131,164,700 +4.17%
1991 122,971,000 -6.25%
1992 114,473,800 -6.91%
1993 111,995,600 -2.16%
1994 115,428,000 +3.06%
1995 121,264,700 +5.06%
1996 118,051,200 -2.65%
1997 118,051,200
1998 118,051,200
1999 102,746,800 -12.96%
2000 99,998,900 -2.67%
2001 99,997,500 -0%
2002 99,997,500
2003 99,997,500
2004 99,997,500
2005 98,426,200 -1.57%
2006 98,251,900 -0.18%
2007 96,215,000 -2.07%
2008 92,485,000 -3.88%
2009 91,131,000 -1.46%
2010 90,689,000 -0.49%
2011 86,474,000 -4.65%
2012 85,287,000 -1.37%
2013 86,629,000 +1.57%
2014 87,930,000 +1.5%
2015 85,034,000 -3.29%
2016 83,340,000 -1.99%
2017 83,335,000 -0.01%
2018 81,954,000 -1.66%
2019 82,074,000 +0.15%
2020 81,016,000 -1.29%
2021 78,937,000 -2.57%
2022 79,010,000 +0.09%
2023 79,110,000 +0.13%
2024 78,775,000 -0.42%
2025 77,465,000 -1.66%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:21