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Heartland Express (HTLD)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $9.215 | Market Cap: $713.8 Mil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Heartland Express (HTLD)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $9.215
Market Cap: $713.8 Mil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Cargo Ground Transportation

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -79%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -123%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -51 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -5.8%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -20%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -24%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Freight Technology, Autonomous Trucks, Show more.
  Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.8%
3   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -9.0%
4   Key risks
HTLD key risks include [1] operational challenges and losses from integrating significant acquisitions and [2] potential for increased financial risk from debt used to finance its acquisition strategy.
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 37%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Freight, and E-commerce & DTC Adoption. Themes include Freight Technology, Autonomous Trucks, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -79%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -123%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -51 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -5.8%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -20%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -24%
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -7.8%
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -9.0%
8 Key risks
HTLD key risks include [1] operational challenges and losses from integrating significant acquisitions and [2] potential for increased financial risk from debt used to finance its acquisition strategy.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

HTLD Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Heartland Express (HTLD) experienced an approximate 7.6% stock price increase between November 21, 2025 ($7.46) and December 1, 2025 ($8.02). This movement occurred within the approximate timeframe requested, and can be attributed to several key points related to the company's third-quarter 2025 financial results and outlook.

1. Improved Net Loss: For the third quarter of 2025, Heartland Express reported a net loss of $8.3 million, which was an improvement compared to the $9.3 million net loss recorded in the third quarter of 2024.

2. Sequential Improvement in Operating Ratio: The company noted a sequential improvement in its operating ratio throughout the third quarter of 2025, suggesting progress in operational efficiency.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.5% change in HTLD stock from 9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 15.5% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
925202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)8.509.228.47%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)932.24868.93-6.79%
P/S Multiple0.710.8215.46%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)78.0877.470.79%
Cumulative Contribution8.46%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HTLD8.5% 
Market (SPY)4.9%36.7%
Sector (XLI)4.2%47.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.1% change in HTLD stock from 6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 20.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
626202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)8.699.226.11%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)996.61868.93-12.81%
P/S Multiple0.680.8220.03%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)78.5477.471.37%
Cumulative Contribution6.09%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HTLD6.1% 
Market (SPY)13.1%38.0%
Sector (XLI)8.8%46.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -16.4% change in HTLD stock from 12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a -19.6% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1225202412252025Change
Stock Price ($)11.039.22-16.45%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1080.28868.93-19.56%
P/S Multiple0.800.822.52%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)78.4977.471.30%
Cumulative Contribution-16.46%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HTLD-16.4% 
Market (SPY)15.8%40.7%
Sector (XLI)18.6%47.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -40.4% change in HTLD stock from 12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a -48.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1226202212252025Change
Stock Price ($)15.469.22-40.37%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)761.21868.9314.15%
P/S Multiple1.600.82-48.74%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)78.9477.471.86%
Cumulative Contribution-40.40%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2023 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HTLD-35.4% 
Market (SPY)48.3%37.7%
Sector (XLI)41.7%46.3%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
HTLD Return-14%-4%-8%-7%-21%-17%-53%
Peers Return15%31%-7%10%-9%-5%34%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%115%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HTLD Win Rate42%50%33%42%33%42% 
Peers Win Rate63%65%37%45%47%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HTLD Max Drawdown-25%-10%-23%-24%-30%-36% 
Peers Max Drawdown-24%-4%-21%-9%-21%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: KNX, JBHT, WERN, SNDR, MRTN. See HTLD Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventHTLDS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-41.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven71.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-25.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven33.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven72 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-31.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven45.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-34.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven53.2%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,724 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Heartland Express's stock fell -41.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/5/2021. A -41.6% loss requires a 71.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Heartland Express (HTLD)

Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers from Washington to Florida and New England to California; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under the Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It primarily serves retailers and manufacturers in consumer goods, appliances, food products, and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.

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The Southwest Airlines of full truckload shipping.

Like J.B. Hunt, but laser-focused on efficient, asset-based truckload freight.

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  • Dry Van Truckload Transportation: Moving general commodities in standard enclosed trailers across North America.
  • Temperature-Controlled Truckload Transportation: Hauling perishable and temperature-sensitive goods in refrigerated trailers.
  • Dedicated Fleet Services: Providing a customized fleet of trucks and drivers exclusively for a single customer's specific transportation needs.

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Heartland Express (HTLD) Major Customers

Heartland Express (HTLD) primarily sells its truckload transportation services to **other companies**, not individuals. According to the company's most recent annual report (10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023), Heartland Express does not have any major customers that individually account for 10% or more of its total revenue. The 10-K explicitly states: "No single customer accounted for more than 10% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021." This indicates a diversified customer base rather than reliance on a few large clients. While specific customer names are not disclosed due to this diversification, Heartland Express's customer base generally consists of: * **Major retailers** * **Manufacturers** * **Consumer product companies** These customers span a diverse range of industries and utilize Heartland Express for their freight transportation needs across the United States, and to a limited extent, Canada and Mexico.

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Heartland Express (HTLD) Management Team:

Michael J. Gerdin, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Michael J. Gerdin began his career with Heartland Express in 1983, starting in the truck wash bay as a teenager. He progressed through various roles in operations, sales, safety, maintenance, and driver recruiting until 1998. From 1998 to 2001, he served as President of A&M Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heartland Express. He was appointed Vice-President of Regional Operations in 2001, President of the Company in 2006, and has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board since September 2011. He earned his BA degree in Business Management from Luther College.

Christopher Alan Strain, Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer

Christopher Alan Strain has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance, Treasurer of Heartland Express, Inc. since 2017. He also holds the title of Principal Accounting Officer. Prior to this, he was the Vice President, Controller, and Secretary from 2015 to 2017. Mr. Strain joined Heartland's accounting and finance department in 2007. Before his time at Heartland, he worked for Deloitte & Touche, LLP, as a certified public accountant from 1997 to 2007.

Kent D. Rigdon, Chief Operating Officer

Kent D. Rigdon has served as the Chief Operating Officer of Heartland Express since July 2022. He previously held the position of Vice President of Sales from May 2014 to June 2022. Mr. Rigdon has been involved in the Operations and Sales departments of Heartland Express since 2002 and possesses 34 years of experience in the transportation industry, including with another company.

Todd A. Trimble, Vice President, Safety and Security

Todd A. Trimble serves as the Vice President, Safety and Security. He has been Vice President of Midwestern Operations since November 2016. From October 2015 to October 2016, he was the Vice President of Operations, and from 2006 to September 2015, he served as Vice President of Regional Operations. Mr. Trimble has been with Heartland Express's Operations department since 1993.

K. Eric Eickman, Vice President, Information Technology

K. Eric Eickman serves as the Vice President, Information Technology at Heartland Express.

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Here are the key risks to Heartland Express's business:
  1. Cyclical Nature of the Trucking Industry and Weak Freight Demand: The trucking industry is highly cyclical and significantly impacted by broader economic conditions, credit availability, and business cycles. Heartland Express has experienced the effects of weak freight demand and excess capacity in the truckload market, leading to declining operating revenues and net losses in recent periods. This environment can also result in lower contract renewals and stagnated freight rates.
  2. Driver Shortages and Rising Operating Costs: The company faces ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified drivers, a persistent industry-wide issue that impacts operational efficiency and increases costs. Additionally, Heartland Express is exposed to market risks related to fuel price volatility, and rising operating expenses, including salaries, wages, benefits, and maintenance, which can outpace freight rate improvements and may not be fully offset by fuel surcharges.
  3. Integration Challenges and Acquisition-Related Risks: Heartland Express has engaged in significant acquisitions, such as CFI, Smith Transport, and Millis Transfer. The integration of these acquired entities has presented operational challenges, with some acquired brands incurring losses due to issues like poor equipment utilization, higher costs, and difficulties with driver retention. While the company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet, increased debt to finance future acquisitions or capital expenditures could also elevate financial risk.

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The clear emerging threat for Heartland Express (HTLD) is the rapid development and eventual deployment of **autonomous long-haul trucking technology**. Several companies, including Waymo (Google's autonomous driving unit), Aurora, and Kodiak Robotics, are actively developing and testing self-driving trucks, with some already conducting pilot programs on public roads and achieving significant milestones towards driver-out operations in specific freight corridors. While not yet fully commercialized at scale, the technology is progressing quickly. For an asset-based carrier like Heartland Express, which relies heavily on human drivers, this represents a fundamental disruption. Companies that successfully adopt and integrate autonomous trucking could achieve significant cost reductions (due to lower labor costs, increased utilization, and potentially optimized fuel efficiency), creating a substantial competitive advantage that could threaten the traditional operating model and market share of carriers that are slow to adapt or invest in this emerging technology.

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Heartland Express (HTLD) primarily offers asset-based dry van truckload services, encompassing long-haul and regional transportation across the United States, with some cross-border freight services to Mexico and Canada, and limited temperature-controlled transportation.

The addressable market for Heartland Express's main products and services is the U.S. full truckload (TL) sector, which is estimated to be $387 billion in 2025.

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Heartland Express (HTLD) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key factors, primarily contingent on a broader industry recovery and successful internal initiatives.

  1. Cyclical Recovery in Freight Demand and Pricing: The company's future revenue growth is highly dependent on an anticipated cyclical upswing in the trucking industry. While the current operating environment is characterized by weak freight demand, excess capacity, and unsustainable pricing, Heartland Express and analysts expect a more positive market outlook for freight demand and pricing to emerge later in 2025 and strengthen in 2026. This industry recovery is a crucial external driver for increased revenue.
  2. Synergies and Market Expansion from Acquisition Integration: Heartland Express made significant acquisitions in 2022, including Smith Transport and CFI Logistica operations in Mexico. Successful integration of these acquired businesses, which includes bringing all operating brands onto a common transportation management system by the end of 2025, is expected to unlock synergies, enhance service offerings, and expand Heartland Express's market reach, particularly in new geographies like Mexico.
  3. Operational Efficiencies and Cost Management: Although primarily impacting profitability, Heartland Express's ongoing focus on cost reductions, fleet right-sizing, and improved operational efficiencies can indirectly support revenue growth. By improving its operating ratio and reducing costs, the company can potentially offer more competitive pricing, allocate resources more effectively to growth initiatives, and gain market share as the industry environment improves. Furthermore, a stronger, more efficient operational base makes the company better positioned to capitalize on increased demand when the market recovers.

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Share Repurchases

  • Heartland Express repurchased a total of 4.3 million shares of common stock for $63.0 million over the past five years, as of September 30, 2025.
  • Year-to-date as of September 30, 2025, the company repurchased $10.4 million of common stock.
  • As of September 30, 2025, the company had authorization to repurchase an additional 4.8 million shares.

Share Issuance

  • The 2021 Restricted Stock Award Plan made available up to 0.6 million shares for restricted stock grants to eligible employees, directors, and consultants.
  • As of March 31, 2024, 0.5 million shares remained available for restricted stock grants under the 2021 Plan.

Outbound Investments

  • Heartland Express completed the acquisition of Smith Transport in May 2022 and Contract Freighters, Inc. (CFI) in August 2022.
  • These acquisitions led to a significant increase in the company's debt.
  • The company does not expect to make any significant acquisitions while it is focused on debt reduction.

Capital Expenditures

  • Net capital expenditures for the calendar year 2025 are currently expected to be approximately $27 to $30 million.
  • For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the primary use of cash for investing activities was $46.5 million for net property and equipment transactions.
  • Capital expenditures are primarily focused on investments in the fleet and terminal network, with the average age of the consolidated tractor fleet being 2.6 years and the trailer fleet being 7.5 years as of September 30, 2025.

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Peer Comparisons for Heartland Express

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Financials

HTLDKNXJBHTWERNSNDRMRTNMedian
NameHeartlan.Knight-S.JB Hunt .Werner E.Schneide.Marten T. 
Mkt Price9.2253.57198.2930.5827.1911.5528.88
Mkt Cap0.78.719.11.84.80.93.3
Rev LTM8697,47812,0492,9915,6149044,303
Op Inc LTM-513218265417516114
FCF LTM-68-62790-55114-72-58
FCF 3Y Avg-6-2388-8832-70-4
CFO LTM1128181,610191651112421
CFO 3Y Avg1559471,647347699148523

Growth & Margins

HTLDKNXJBHTWERNSNDRMRTNMedian
NameHeartlan.Knight-S.JB Hunt .Werner E.Schneide.Marten T. 
Rev Chg LTM-19.6%-0.0%-1.6%-3.4%5.5%-9.7%-2.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg11.1%0.1%-6.3%-2.1%-5.0%-9.0%-3.5%
Rev Chg Q-24.4%2.7%-0.5%3.5%10.4%-7.1%1.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-6.8%0.7%-0.1%0.9%2.5%-1.8%0.3%
Op Mgn LTM-5.8%4.3%6.9%1.8%3.1%1.8%2.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-2.1%4.8%7.2%3.9%4.4%4.4%4.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.1%0.0%0.2%-1.0%-0.2%-0.2%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM12.9%10.9%13.4%6.4%11.6%12.4%12.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg14.2%13.1%13.1%10.9%12.6%14.2%13.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-7.8%-0.8%6.6%-1.8%2.0%-7.9%-1.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-0.9%-0.0%3.2%-2.7%0.6%-7.0%-0.4%

Valuation

HTLDKNXJBHTWERNSNDRMRTNMedian
NameHeartlan.Knight-S.JB Hunt .Werner E.Schneide.Marten T. 
Mkt Cap0.78.719.11.84.80.93.3
P/S0.81.21.60.60.81.00.9
P/EBIT-21.824.822.924.026.459.124.4
P/E-20.561.133.372.441.848.645.2
P/CFO6.410.611.89.67.38.49.0
Total Yield-4.9%2.7%3.9%3.3%3.8%4.1%3.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.0%0.9%1.9%1.4%2.1%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-1.5%-0.1%2.8%-4.0%0.9%-5.9%-0.8%
D/E0.30.40.10.40.10.00.2
Net D/E0.20.30.10.40.1-0.10.1

Returns

HTLDKNXJBHTWERNSNDRMRTNMedian
NameHeartlan.Knight-S.JB Hunt .Werner E.Schneide.Marten T. 
1M Rtn18.4%18.3%15.3%21.3%21.6%14.4%18.3%
3M Rtn8.5%37.4%50.2%17.1%28.2%7.9%22.7%
6M Rtn6.1%22.1%39.2%12.6%13.8%-9.4%13.2%
12M Rtn-16.4%2.1%16.9%-13.6%-6.0%-24.9%-9.8%
3Y Rtn-40.4%6.2%15.2%-22.9%17.9%-39.7%-8.4%
1M Excs Rtn18.6%17.7%15.6%21.3%22.9%15.1%18.1%
3M Excs Rtn3.5%32.4%45.2%12.1%23.3%2.9%17.7%
6M Excs Rtn-6.8%9.2%26.3%-0.2%0.9%-22.3%0.3%
12M Excs Rtn-34.3%-12.2%1.0%-29.8%-21.5%-41.4%-25.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-123.0%-75.3%-67.8%-104.0%-63.0%-121.5%-89.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment1,207968607645597
Total1,207968607645597


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$9.22 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.7 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-22.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$8.25$8.48
DMA Trenddownindeterminate
Distance from DMA11.8%8.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility36.9%37.4%
Downside Capture83.67113.29
Upside Capture102.9179.06
Correlation (SPY)36.9%40.7%
HTLD Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.271.141.161.470.760.79
Up Beta1.511.431.712.260.850.87
Down Beta-0.061.921.651.340.460.49
Up Capture170%40%39%79%41%34%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days10173060107350
Down Capture123%99%111%162%110%103%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10223062136382

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of HTLD With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 HTLDSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-19.6%20.9%19.2%71.9%8.9%6.0%-10.1%
Annualized Volatility37.2%18.8%19.5%19.3%15.3%17.1%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.520.870.782.690.360.18-0.12
Correlation With Other Assets 46.5%40.0%-5.3%4.4%39.4%19.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of HTLD With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 HTLDSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-11.9%14.0%14.9%18.7%11.7%4.8%32.7%
Annualized Volatility28.5%17.2%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio-0.420.660.700.970.510.170.60
Correlation With Other Assets 49.5%42.3%4.0%8.6%39.1%16.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of HTLD With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 HTLDSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-5.5%13.4%14.7%14.9%6.9%5.2%69.3%
Annualized Volatility28.2%19.9%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio-0.150.600.700.830.310.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 51.9%47.1%0.2%14.3%40.9%11.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,554,093
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-1.1%
Average Daily Volume688,631
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.71
Basic Shares Quantity77,465,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/20250.3%-0.1%17.9%
7/29/2025-3.2%-8.2%2.4%
5/2/2025-1.0%8.5%15.4%
2/3/20251.7%2.0%-10.0%
10/29/2024-0.5%-2.0%13.2%
7/26/2024-1.7%-5.8%-5.9%
4/30/2024-0.2%9.4%10.6%
2/2/2024-1.8%2.2%-7.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111313
# Negative131111
Median Positive1.4%2.2%7.9%
Median Negative-0.9%-3.1%-4.5%
Max Positive3.7%13.6%19.8%
Max Negative-5.4%-8.2%-10.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251110202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025512202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024218202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241112202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024809202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024510202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231109202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023508202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022301202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221109202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022809202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022509202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0GERDIN MICHAEL JChief Executive Officer8182025Buy8.201,31410,77511,998,092Form
1PRATT JAMES G5162025Buy8.966,57158,876268,800Form
2Ann S. Gerdin Revocable Trust5142025Buy8.95167,6441,500,04510,867,103Form
3Hupfeld Amanda 5142025Buy8.762,00017,52017,520Form
4GERDIN MICHAEL JChief Executive Officer5132025Buy8.50148,2721,260,6683,726,449Form