HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of HTLD during the latest reporting period was Renaissance Technologies LLC, which increased its reported HTLD position by approximately $3.24M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in HTLD exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $12.35M in reported HTLD exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 46,458 | 126,656 | $1,317,222 |
| Q4 2025 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 11,448 | 80,198 | $724,188 |
| Q3 2025 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 35,086 | 68,750 | $576,125 |
| Q2 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 375,033 | 405,833 | $3,506,397 |
| Q2 2025 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 18,332 | 33,664 | $290,857 |
| Q1 2025 | Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US) | Buy | 15,332 | 15,332 | $141,361 |
| Q4 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 63,493 | 730,368 | $8,194,729 |
| Q3 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 4,200 | 666,875 | $8,189,225 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 179,351 | 251,433 | $3,002 |
| Q1 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 84,739 | 666,675 | $7,960,100 |
| Q4 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 187,569 | 581,936 | $8,298,407 |
| Q3 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 210,935 | 394,367 | $5,793,251 |
| Q1 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 21,180 | 185,402 | $2,951,600 |
| Q3 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 2,406 | 176,702 | $2,529 |
| Q2 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 63,996 | 174,296 | $2,424 |
| Q1 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 115,392 | 490,682 | $6,904 |
| Q1 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 61,800 | 110,300 | $1,552 |
| Q4 2021 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 48,500 | 48,500 | $816 |
| Q3 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 218,500 | 1,014,127 | $18,863 |
| Q2 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 144,300 | 795,627 | $16,565 |
| Q1 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 4,794 | 651,327 | $12,095 |
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 179,000 | 718,233 | $15,449 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 243,097 | 539,233 | $9,744 |
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 228,403 | 296,136 | $5,710 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 184,803 | 264,333 | $4,755 |
| Q2 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 105,500 | 162,533 | $3,384 |
| Q2 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 199,013 | 357,646 | $7,235 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 182,133 | 182,133 | $2,584 |
| Q2 2013 | Gardner Russo & Quinn | Buy | 14,699 | 14,699 | $204 |
Frequently asked questions about HTLD activity
Which institutional owners are buying HTLD?
Institutional owners buying HTLD include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in HTLD activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in HTLD compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to HEARTLAND EXPRESS INC (HTLD) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in HTLD increasing?
Institutional interest in HTLD can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.