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HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD)

157 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HTLD. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — HTLD

Based on 156 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HTLD positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
156 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 171 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HTLD is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

82 buying78 selling
Last quarter: 82 funds bought or added vs 78 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 35 → 23 → 30 → 18. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

70% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 13% new
109 out of 156 hedge funds have held HTLD for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

26 → 35 → 23 → 30 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 35 → 23 → 30 → 18. HTLD is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 76% of holders stayed 2+ years

76% veterans 6% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 157 current holders: 119 (76%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
31 of 156 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in HTLD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HTLD

In 2025 Q4, 82 hedge funds were net buyers of HTLD (18 opened a new position, 64 added to an existing one), while 78 reduced or exited (57 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 49% of total institutional value in HTLD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 156.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HTLD

How many hedge funds hold HTLD — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HTLD vs. share price

Market Analysis: HTLD

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
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Elite
1.5
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Hedge Fund Positioning: HTLD
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 157 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 157 161 -2.48%
13F Shares 36M 37M -0.34%
Total Value $329M $306M 7.33%
New Positions 18 30 -12
Increased Positions 65 57 +8
Closed Positions 21 33 -12
Reduced Positions 60 59 +1
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HTLD — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lesa Sroufe & Co 1.63% 229,848 $2K
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.51% 79,234 $824K
3 Enhancing Capital LLC 0.26% 33,950 $353K
4 Cherokee Insurance Co 0.12% 31,396 $327K
5 Tweedy, Browne Co LLC 0.10% 126,656 $1.3M
6 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.09% 40,941 $426K
7 Autumn Glory Partners, LLC 0.07% 17,660 $184K
8 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.05% 58,609 $610K
9 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 0.05% 57,783 $601K
10 Hills Bank & Trust Co 0.04% 79,599 $828K
11 LexAurum Advisors, LLC 0.03% 19,000 $198K
12 NEVILLE RODIE & SHAW INC 0.02% 31,696
13 Pekin Hardy Strauss, Inc. 0.02% 17,000 $177K
14 EXCHANGE TRADED CONCEPTS, LLC 0.01% 126,656 $1.3M
15 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.01% 20,144 $209K
16 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.01% 49,290 $513K
17 FARMERS & MERCHANTS INVESTMENTS INC 0.00% 16,176 $168K
18 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.00% 20,300
19 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.00% 26,875 $280K
20 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.00% 27,105
21 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 5,526 $57K
22 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.00% 2,449 $25K
23 Salomon & Ludwin, LLC 0.00% 2,277 $24K
24 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 12,379 $129K
25 OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 10,426 $108K
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HTLD?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HTLD positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for HTLD?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 82 funds bought or added vs 78 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HTLD holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 31 of 156 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in HTLD. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HTLD?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 109 out of 156 hedge funds have held HTLD for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.