Heartland Express Declares $0.02 Quarterly Dividend, 91st Consecutive Payment
Heartland Express, Inc., a truckload carrier, announced a $0.02 per share quarterly cash dividend payable April 3. The payment marks the company's 91st consecutive quarterly dividend since launching the program in 2003.
Heartland Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLD), a truckload carrier, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per share, the company announced March 13. The dividend will be paid April 3, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 24, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The payment represents the company's 91st consecutive quarterly cash dividend since the program began in the third quarter of 2003. Heartland estimates the distribution will total approximately $1.6 million based on roughly 78 million shares of common stock outstanding.
Since inception of the dividend program, Heartland has returned $563.0 million to shareholders through regular quarterly payments and four special dividends. The North Liberty, Iowa-based trucking company has maintained an unbroken streak of quarterly distributions spanning more than 22 years.
| Dividend Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Amount per Share | $0.02 |
| Record Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 3, 2026 |
| Total Payment | ~$1.6 million |