BlackRock, Inc. Increases Stake in Heartland Express Inc.

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, disclosing an increased ownership in Heartland Express Inc. As of September 30, 2025, BlackRock owns 6,293,357 shares of Heartland Express common stock, representing an 8.1% ownership stake. This marks a significant increase from previous holdings, with a 58.12% rise in both the value and number of shares owned. The filing indicates that BlackRock has sole voting power over 6,182,091 shares and sole dispositive power over all 6,293,357 shares. The filing also clarifies that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing the control of Heartland Express. The amendment was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director of BlackRock, on October 17, 2025.