Heartland Express stock price target lowered to $11 from $12 at Morgan Stanley

Published 04/08/2025, 18:50
Heartland Express stock price target lowered to $11 from $12 at Morgan Stanley

Investing.com - Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has reduced its price target on Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) to $11.00 from $12.00 while maintaining an Equalweight rating on the trucking company’s stock. The stock currently trades at $7.70, down over 10% in the past week and 33% over the last six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels.

The firm cited "underwhelming" results despite some early signs of operational improvement at the transportation company. Morgan Stanley noted that Heartland Express would need to demonstrate sustained execution to shift investor sentiment. Despite current challenges, the company has maintained dividend payments for 23 consecutive years, demonstrating long-term financial stability.

The research note highlighted management’s strategic lane reductions and technology transitions as potential positive factors that could help the company’s performance going forward.

Morgan Stanley indicated that investors would require "more definitive proof" of improvement before rewarding the stock with a higher valuation.

The firm also observed that Heartland Express stock "continues to lag" in performance compared to the broader market or its sector peers.

In other recent news, Heartland Express announced several key developments impacting the company. At its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, shareholders approved several critical proposals, including the election of seven directors to the Board of Directors, ratification of the company’s independent accounting firm, and executive compensation. The elected directors, such as Michael J. Gerdin and Dr. Benjamin J. Allen, received strong support, with each nominee garnering over 60 million votes in favor. Additionally, Morgan Stanley adjusted its price target for Heartland Express to $11.00 from $12.00, maintaining an Equalweight rating. The firm noted early signs of operational improvement but described overall results as underwhelming. These recent developments highlight significant corporate governance decisions and financial assessments for Heartland Express.

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