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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HTLD - US4223471040 - Common Stock

10.48 USD
+0.05 (+0.48%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
10.48 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall HTLD gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, HTLD is only an average performer.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
HTLD is one of the better performing stocks in the Ground Transportation industry, it outperforms 78% of 42 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month HTLD has a been trading in the 8.90 - 10.54 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HTLD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 72% of all stocks. However, this relatively good performance is mostly due to a recent big move.
HTLD is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so HTLD is lagging the market.
Prices have been rising strongly lately, it may be a good idea to wait for a consolidation or pullback before considering an entry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD Weekly stock chart
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although HTLD has an excellent technical rating, it does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

7.45

10.58

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 9.46 to 9.49. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 8.89 to 8.98. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 8.55 to 8.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Support @7.53 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for HTLD is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for HTLD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength72.44POSITIVEHTLD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 72.44% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HTLD is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HTLD is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of HTLD is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)75.71OVERBOUGHTThe high RSI value suggests HTLD may be overbought.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.1POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests HTLD has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)91.51OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests HTLD may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.72MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HTLD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)35.91POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for HTLD suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD Daily stock chart

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC

NASDAQ:HTLD (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 10.48 0 (0%)

10.48

+0.05 (+0.48%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Performance
% Chg0.48%
1 Week14.54%
2 Weeks13.67%
1 Month13.17%
3 Month31.82%
6 Month13.67%
12 Month-2.06%
2 Year-19.07%
3 Year-37.69%
5 Year-44.17%
10 Year-38.89%
15 Year-34.58%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.31
ATR(20)%2.72%
ATR Inc11.1%
Range Today0.23
ADR(20)0.25
ADR(20)%2.4%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS72.44
3 months CRS93.31
6 months CRS74.27
Mansfield0.44
10 Day High10.54
10 Day Low8.9
20 Day High10.54
20 Day Low8.9
52 Week High12.19
52 Week Low7
CS1 End9.49
CR1 StartN/A
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.68%
DER(5)1.02%
Volume348.20K
Volume Incr9.51%
Vol(5)689.38K
Vol(50)603.56K

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to HTLD.


Can you provide the trend direction for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?

The current trend direction for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has an RSI value of 75.7125. This indicates that the stock is currently overbought.


What is the short term momentum for HTLD stock?

The short term momentum for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) is positive.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has a support level at 9.49. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of HTLD support and resistance levels.