HTLD Option Overview

Heartland Express Inc (HTLD) options traded 25 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 14, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 83.0%, in the lower part of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $10.00, 6.8% below the $10.73 close.

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HTLD Options FAQ

How actively are HTLD options traded?

24 calls and 1 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 25 contracts in total. Open interest was 401 contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 13 contracts per day. The HTLD option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is HTLD implied volatility high right now?

Heartland Express IV rank is 35, so its 30-day implied volatility of 83.0% is in the lower part of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 23.2% on Dec 3, 2025 to 195.5% on Jul 17, 2026. See the HTLD implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the HTLD put/call ratio?

The Heartland Express put/call volume ratio was 0.04 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.99. The HTLD open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is HTLD max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Heartland Express options about one week from expiration was $10.00, 6.8% below the $10.73 close. The HTLD max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is HTLD's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 102.1%, options price a move of about ±$1.52 (±14.1%) over the next week, a range of roughly $9.21 to $12.25 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The HTLD expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.