NASDAQ$HTLD

Heartland Express Inc · Q2 2022 earnings

Q2 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported record results for the second quarter of 2022.

Heartland Express reported a strong second quarter in 2022, with record total assets and stockholders' equity. The acquisition of Smith Transport was immediately accretive to consolidated earnings. The sale of a terminal property positively impacted the quarter, generating a $73.2 million gain.

  • Net income for the quarter was $76.9 million.
  • Basic earnings per share reached $0.97.
  • Operating income amounted to $105.1 million.
  • The company's cash balance stood at $171.9 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$188M

Previous: $154M+21.9%
EPS (adj)

$0.29

Previous: $0.26+11.5%
Operating Ratio

44.1%

Previous: 82.3%-46.4%
Net Loss Margin

40.9%

Previous: 13.5%+203.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$50.6M

Previous: -$47.6M-6.3%
Free Cash Flow

$26.3M

Previous: -$26.8M+198.1%
Net Income

$76.9M

Previous: $20.7M+270.8%
Operating Income

$105M

Previous: $27.4M+284.1%
Gross Profit

$182M

Previous: $148M+22.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$172M

Previous: $167M+2.8%
Total Assets

$1.11B

Previous: $957M+16.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Heartland Express · Revenue · Quarterly

$188M

Q2 2022+21.9%vs Q2 2021
Beat estimate in 9 of 16 quarters(56%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Heartland Express · $19.5M total across 1 segment · Q1 2020

  • Fuel Surcharge
    $19.5M+14.7%

Forward guidance

Heartland Express anticipates volatile freight demand throughout 2022, but expects volumes to exceed their available capacity. They remain committed to investments in drivers and are exploring strategic opportunities for the company and its stockholders.

Tailwinds

  • Freight demand is expected to exceed available capacity.
  • Committed to ongoing investments in drivers.
  • Exploring strategic opportunities for the company and its stockholders.
  • Well positioned for the future with a great team.
  • Efficient operations and a strong balance sheet.

Headwinds

  • Freight demand softened sequentially to the first quarter of 2022.
  • Expects volatile freight demand throughout 2022.
  • Hiring and retention challenges continue to exist.
  • Market challenges of pricing and availability.
  • Contingent upon the current market challenges of pricing and availability.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2022

Historical avgQ2 2022

-0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.4%

Avg return

30 days after

46%

32 / 69 earnings

Positive

+12.7%

Q2 2018

Best reaction

-14.0%

Q3 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.4%+10.2%+19.3%
Q4 2025+3.1%+6.5%+0.4%
Q3 2025-1.1%-3.1%-1.9%
Q2 2025-1.4%+0.0%+0.5%
Q1 2025+1.3%+9.1%+3.6%
Q4 2024-2.2%-3.1%-13.7%
Q3 2024-3.0%-4.1%+10.4%
Q2 2024+2.7%+5.7%-2.2%
Q1 2024+0.5%+0.8%+10.2%
Q4 2023-1.7%-4.1%-4.8%
Q3 2023-14.0%-18.9%-7.8%
Q2 2023-7.8%-7.5%-9.8%
Q1 2023-0.1%+0.2%+8.6%
Q4 2022-7.2%-7.5%-4.2%
Q3 2022-8.0%-7.2%+9.8%
Q2 2022+5.1%+9.0%+10.4%
Q1 2022+3.9%+4.7%+1.5%
Q4 2021-0.7%-1.3%-8.9%
Q3 2021+1.7%+2.5%+6.6%
Q2 2021-1.1%-0.7%-0.8%
Q1 2021-2.7%-5.6%-6.8%
Q4 2020+1.9%+3.0%-1.5%
Q3 2020-7.7%-6.3%-6.7%
Q2 2020+6.3%+3.2%-0.6%
Q1 2020+1.6%+5.9%+8.1%
Q4 2019-4.1%-6.8%-1.9%
Q3 2019-6.4%-2.4%-4.0%
Q2 2019+7.0%+6.5%+5.7%
Q1 2019+5.9%+4.8%+1.3%
Q4 2018-1.0%-0.5%+5.0%
Q3 2018+5.6%+1.3%+6.9%
Q2 2018+12.7%+7.0%+7.2%
Q1 2018+1.1%-0.4%+5.1%
Q4 2017+3.5%-0.4%-6.5%
Q3 2017-11.0%-12.2%-11.3%
Q2 2017-2.0%-1.0%+5.5%
Q1 2017+5.3%+6.0%-1.3%
Q4 2016-2.0%-0.7%-0.5%
Q3 2016-0.7%-0.2%+18.2%
Q2 2016+2.7%+2.6%+6.4%
Q1 2016+9.3%
Q4 2015+4.6%
Q3 2015-12.7%
Q2 2015+10.6%
Q1 2015-5.7%
Q4 2014-4.9%
Q3 2014-3.8%
Q2 2014+8.6%
Q1 2014-3.6%
Q4 2013+0.9%
Q3 2013+2.0%
Q2 2013-0.1%
Q1 2013+0.2%
Q4 2012+4.1%
Q3 2012+0.4%
Q2 2012-0.1%
Q1 2012+1.7%
Q4 2011-0.9%
Q3 2011-1.2%
Q2 2011-7.4%
Q1 2010-2.8%
Q1 2011+1.8%
Q4 2008-2.4%
Q4 2010-2.4%
Q3 2010-0.7%
Q3 2009-0.7%
Q2 2010+1.5%
Q2 2009+1.5%
Q4 2009+1.5%

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