Heartland Express Inc: announces Q3 2026 financial results

What happened On Oct 20, 2026, Heartland Express, Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference. The Form 8-K was signed on Oct 21, 2026 by Christopher A. Strain, Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.

Key details

• Announcement date: Oct 20, 2026; reporting period: quarter ended Sep 30, 2026.
• Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
• The filing states the information is unaudited.
• The filing notes the information may contain forward-looking statements and refers to the Company’s SEC filings for risk factors; it also states the exhibit and related information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Why it may matter Item 2.02 was reported, which covers results of operations and financial condition (unaudited financial results for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026). Item 9.01 was included to reference the press release exhibit. This filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.