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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Stock Technical Analysis

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

7.86 USD
-0.04 (-0.51%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:37:13 PM
7.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:37:13 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

2

We assign a technical rating of 2 out of 10 to HTLD. In the past year, HTLD was a below average performing stock in the market. The medium term picture is also negative, but we see some improvement happening in recent action.

87% of all other stocks performed better in the past year than HTLD.
HTLD is currently trading in the lower part of its 52 week range, which is not a good signal. Certainly not because the S&P500 Index is trading near new highs.
In the last month HTLD has a been trading in the 7.00 - 8.00 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
The short term trend is positive, while the long term trend is still negative. So this is evolving in the right direction, but it may need some more time to really turn around the trend.
HTLD is an average performer in the Ground Transportation industry, it outperforms 47% of 43 stocks in the same industry.
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

4

HTLD has a poor technical rating and the quality of the setup is also only medium 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

7.38

9.64

We found 1 important support area.

  • A support zone ranging from 7.45 to 7.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 4 important areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 7.98 to 8.01. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 8.40 to 8.40. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 8.63 to 8.80. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @9.54 from a horizontal line in the daily 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 IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe long term trend for HTLD is down.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for HTLD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength13.81NEGATIVEHTLD has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 86.19% 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)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of HTLD is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of HTLD is below a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)54.12NEUTRALThe RSI value for HTLD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.07POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests HTLD has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)88.99OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests HTLD may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.74MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HTLD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.6NEUTRALThe ADX value for HTLD suggests a possible start of a new 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 (11/28/2025, 7:37:13 PM)

After market: 7.86 0 (0%)

7.86

-0.04 (-0.51%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Performance
% Chg-0.51%
1 Week11.02%
2 Weeks3.42%
1 Month3.97%
3 Month-8.5%
6 Month-12.18%
12 Month-38.45%
2 Year-41.43%
3 Year-53.05%
5 Year-57.47%
10 Year-58.98%
15 Year-49.22%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.21
ATR(20)%2.74%
ATR Inc0.89%
Range Today0.14
ADR(20)0.21
ADR(20)%2.66%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS13.81
3 months CRS22.75
6 months CRS17.13
Mansfield-2.37
10 Day High8
10 Day Low7
20 Day High8
20 Day Low7
52 Week High12.78
52 Week Low7
CS1 End7.59
CR1 Start7.98
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.32%
DER(5)1.12%
Volume163.10K
Volume Incr0.83%
Vol(5)542.26K
Vol(50)583.16K

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to HTLD.


What is the current trend direction of HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) stock?

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


Can you provide the RSI signal for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has an RSI value of 54.1223. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the buy/sell signal for HTLD stock?

The buy/sell signal for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.


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

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has a support level at 7.59 and a resistance level at 7.98. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of HTLD support and resistance levels.