Heartland Express Inc. Reports Q2 2025 Operating Revenue Drop to $210.4M, Net Loss Widens to $10.9M, EPS Falls to $0.14

Reuters
Jul 29
Heartland Express Inc. Reports <a href="https://laohu8.com/S/QTWO">Q2</a> 2025 Operating Revenue Drop to $210.4M, Net Loss Widens to $10.9M, EPS Falls to $0.14

Heartland Express Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting operating revenues of $210.4 million, a decrease from $274.8 million in the same period of 2024. The company experienced a net loss of $10.9 million in the most recent quarter, compared to a net loss of $3.5 million in the second quarter of the previous year. Additionally, Heartland Express reported an operating ratio of 105.9% and a non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio of 106.0%, with a net loss as a percentage of operating revenues of 5.2%, up from 1.3% in the second quarter of 2024. For the six months ending June 30, 2025, the company reported operating revenues of $429.8 million, down from $545.1 million in the same period of 2024. The net loss for the six-month period was $24.7 million, compared to a net loss of $18.6 million in the previous year. The operating ratio and non-GAAP adjusted operating ratio were 106.4% and 106.5% respectively, with a net loss as a percentage of operating revenues of 5.8%, compared to 3.4% in the same period of the prior year. Despite the challenging industry-wide environment with capacity outpacing weak freight demand, Heartland Express maintained positive cash flows from operations. The company invested $5.8 million in its fleet, reduced debt and financing leases by $5.6 million, and repurchased 1 million shares of its common stock for $8.9 million during the quarter. Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerdin expressed confidence in the company's future and its operating model despite the current headwinds.

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