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Historical analyst accuracy
For Heartland Express, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 32% were profitable, average return +3% (65 calls). At 3 months: +0% average return (35% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 21 | 38% | +1% |
| Morgan Stanley | 10 | 20% | +2% |
| JP Morgan | 8 | 38% | -2% |
| Keybanc | 7 | 14% | -1% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Heartland Express, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is "Hold" (2 bullish, 8 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 32% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Heartland Express, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $13.00 (+5% vs $12.36), ranging from $12.00 to $15.00 (5 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Heartland Express, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 32% of analyst targets on Heartland Express, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +3% (across 65 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Heartland Express, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $13.00 within 12 months, i.e. +5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $15.00, the most cautious $12.00.
What is the Heartland Express, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $13.00, +5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (32%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Heartland Express, Inc. overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Heartland Express, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.