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Sep 30, 2022
Heartland Express Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Reported record results due to the acquisition of Contract Freighters, Inc. and Smith Transport, Inc.
Key Takeaways
Heartland Express reported record operating revenue, total assets, and stockholders' equity in Q3 2022. Operating revenue increased by 79.5% compared to the same period last year, driven by recent acquisitions.
Net income was $24.4 million, with basic earnings per share of $0.31.
Operating revenue reached a record $274.0 million, a 79.5% increase year-over-year.
Operating income was $34.7 million.
Total assets reached a record $1.7 billion, and stockholders' equity was a record $840.9 million.
Forward Guidance
The company expects volatile freight demand for the remainder of 2022 with minimal incremental lift from the peak holiday season. They intend to pay down debt, maintain regular quarterly dividends, and fund capital expenditures, while remaining flexible to ensure the best deployment of capital.
Positive Outlook
- Committed to ongoing investments in drivers.
- Focus on operating improvements for revenues and costs across recently acquired companies.
- Intend to diligently pay down the debt incurred.
- Maintaining regular quarterly dividends.
- Funding ongoing capital expenditure needs.
Challenges Ahead
- Expect volatile freight demand for the remainder of 2022.
- Minimal incremental lift from the peak holiday season.
- Do not currently expect to declare special dividends.
- Do not expect to repurchase shares of common stock.
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