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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Stock Technical Analysis

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

7.79 USD
+0.23 (+3.04%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
7.79 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

0

We assign a technical rating of 0 out of 10 to HTLD. HTLD scores bad on all fronts: it is a bad performer in the overall market and both the medium and short term pictures are negative.

The long term trend is still negative, but the short term trend is neutral. It is advised to wait a little bit longer to see how this turns out.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, HTLD is a bad performer in the overall market: 87% of all stocks are doing better.
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.
HTLD is part of the Ground Transportation industry. There are 43 other stocks in this industry, HTLD did better than 50% of them.
In the last month HTLD has a been trading in the 7.00 - 8.06 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD Weekly stock chart
HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

The technical rating of HTLD is bad and it also does not present a 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

7.38

9.64

When analyzing the support we notice one important area.

  • A support zone ranging from 7.45 to 7.56. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.

5 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 7.97 to 8.03. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Resistance @8.22 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @8.40 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • 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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for HTLD is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength13.98NEGATIVEHTLD has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 86.02% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of HTLD is above a declining 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)52.6NEUTRALThe RSI value for HTLD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.04POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests HTLD has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)69.98NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for HTLD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.94MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for HTLD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)25.8POSITIVEThe 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 (11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 7.79 0 (0%)

7.79

+0.23 (+3.04%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Performance
% Chg3.04%
1 Week7.01%
2 Weeks1.17%
1 Month-2.38%
3 Month-9.31%
6 Month-12.96%
12 Month-39%
2 Year-41.95%
3 Year-53.46%
5 Year-57.85%
10 Year-59.34%
15 Year-49.68%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.2
ATR(20)%2.94%
ATR Inc24.75%
Range Today0.3
ADR(20)0.22
ADR(20)%2.86%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS13.98
3 months CRS22.87
6 months CRS17.42
Mansfield-2.35
10 Day High7.87
10 Day Low7
20 Day High8.07
20 Day Low7
52 Week High12.78
52 Week Low7
CS1 End7.56
CR1 Start7.97
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.61%
DER(5)0.41%
Volume484.50K
Volume Incr4.87%
Vol(5)568.58K
Vol(50)597.18K

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC / HTLD FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 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 52.6041. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the support and resistance level for HTLD stock?

HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) has a support level at 7.56 and a resistance level at 7.97. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of HTLD support and resistance levels.