HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:HTLD • US4223471040
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HTLD Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to HTLD. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, HTLD is showing a nice and steady performance.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that HTLD is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 75% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by HTLD over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- HTLD is part of the Ground Transportation industry. There are 42 other stocks in this industry. HTLD outperforms 70% of them.
- In the last month HTLD has a been trading in the 9.35 - 10.74 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- HTLD is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so HTLD is lagging the market slightly.
- Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days.
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HTLD Setup Rating and Analysis
Although HTLD has an excellent technical rating, it does not present a decent entry opportunity 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.
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HTLD Support and Resistance Analysis
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We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 9.92 to 9.97. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 9.49 to 9.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @7.53 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We found 1 important resistance area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 11.56 to 11.83. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
HTLD 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.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for HTLD is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for HTLD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 75.73 | POSITIVE | HTLD has a high relative strength, it outperformed 75.73% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of HTLD is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HTLD is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of HTLD is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 57.94 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for HTLD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.12 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests HTLD has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 84.8 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests HTLD may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.62 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for HTLD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 13.73 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for HTLD suggests a weak or negative trend. |
HTLD Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
HTLD Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD TA 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.
What is the RSI signal for HTLD stock?
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has an RSI value of 57.9369. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
Can you provide the MACD signal for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?
The MACD indicator for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has a value of 0.115159, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC?
The buy/sell signal for HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.