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Why Is HEARTFLOW INC (HTFL) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · August 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET · reviewed against 6 wire stories

HEARTFLOW INC (HTFL) is up +35.70% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 6 stories on HTFL across 3 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 68/100).

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Heartflow Inc (HTFL) surged 35.70% to $42.08 on Friday, marking a fresh 52-week high. The sharp move followed the company’s second-quarter results and upgraded full-year guidance, which included a raised revenue outlook and a price target increase from a key analyst. Strong sales growth and improved gross margins contributed to the bullish sentiment.

What Happened

Heartflow announced an upward revision of its FY26 revenue guidance to a range of $246 million to $250 million, up from $228 million to $232 million. The company also reported 48% year-over-year sales growth in Q2, with gross margins at 83%. Stifel raised its price target for HTFL to $45 from $40, citing the company’s performance and growth potential. The stock climbed 31.9% earlier in the week and closed Friday at a new high, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s trajectory. The Fly and Seeking Alpha highlighted the positive developments, while Yahoo Finance noted the stock’s all-time high and the role of AI in Heartflow’s offerings.

What The Data Shows

Over the past eight trading sessions, HTFL has gained 54.9%, rising from $27.17 to $42.08. The stock hit one fresh 52-week high on August 17. Insider transactions in the last 90 days include five sales totaling $3.5 million, with the most recent filing on August 12. The CEO and Chief Medical Officer have each sold shares in recent months, according to SEC filings.

What To Watch

Heartflow’s upgraded guidance and analyst price targets suggest continued optimism. Investors should monitor the breadth of coverage and any upcoming earnings reports for further momentum.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Public view is delayed 4 hours from real time. Not financial advice.

HTFL by the numbers

Last: $42.08Session: +35.70%7 sessions: +54.25%Coverage: 6 stories / 3 sourcesAI sentiment: 68/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $2.3B52w: $20.13 to $43.00
HTFL · Aug 17 session (5-min) · -1.02% vs prior close · updated 8:57 PM ET
$41.09$42.01$42.92prev close $42.08$41.657:00 AM10:10 AM1:20 PM4:30 PM7:40 PM7:00 AM · $42.357:25 AM · $42.057:55 AM · $42.068:25 AM · $42.058:30 AM · $42.158:50 AM · $42.058:55 AM · $41.859:05 AM · $41.709:15 AM · $41.909:20 AM · $41.909:25 AM · $41.199:30 AM · $42.839:35 AM · $41.939:40 AM · $41.919:45 AM · $41.849:50 AM · $41.529:55 AM · $41.5010:00 AM · $41.8010:05 AM · $41.8010:10 AM · $41.7510:15 AM · $42.1410:20 AM · $42.1210:25 AM · $42.0310:30 AM · $42.1910:35 AM · $41.9610:40 AM · $42.4210:45 AM · $42.3610:50 AM · $42.0610:55 AM · $41.9411:00 AM · $42.0811:05 AM · $41.7811:10 AM · $41.5311:15 AM · $41.7211:20 AM · $41.6911:25 AM · $41.6611:30 AM · $41.7511:35 AM · $41.8211:40 AM · $42.0511:45 AM · $41.9411:50 AM · $41.8611:55 AM · $41.9012:00 PM · $42.0112:05 PM · $41.9612:10 PM · $42.3312:15 PM · $42.2712:20 PM · $42.0912:25 PM · $42.0312:30 PM · $41.9112:35 PM · $41.9112:40 PM · $42.0112:45 PM · $41.9112:50 PM · $41.8612:55 PM · $41.801:00 PM · $41.901:05 PM · $41.781:10 PM · $41.941:15 PM · $42.021:20 PM · $41.851:25 PM · $41.761:30 PM · $41.521:35 PM · $41.321:40 PM · $41.381:45 PM · $41.281:50 PM · $41.301:55 PM · $41.262:00 PM · $41.472:05 PM · $41.532:10 PM · $41.582:15 PM · $41.552:20 PM · $41.532:25 PM · $41.492:30 PM · $41.452:35 PM · $41.552:40 PM · $41.542:45 PM · $41.552:50 PM · $41.722:55 PM · $41.903:00 PM · $41.943:05 PM · $42.033:10 PM · $42.033:15 PM · $41.953:20 PM · $41.963:25 PM · $42.103:30 PM · $41.703:35 PM · $41.803:40 PM · $41.603:45 PM · $41.513:50 PM · $41.983:55 PM · $41.904:00 PM · $41.944:05 PM · $41.374:50 PM · $41.945:10 PM · $41.907:40 PM · $41.65
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 6 stories · 68/100 bullish
AI sentiment 68/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 4 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishThe Fly · sentiment 68 · Heartflow rises 31.9%The Fly · 68Heartflow rises 31.9%Seeking Alpha · sentiment 73 · HeartFlow: An Impressive MedTech Growth PlaySeeking Alpha · 73HeartFlow: An Impressive MedTech Growth PlayThe Fly · sentiment 63 · Heartflow price target raised to $45 from $40 at StifelThe Fly · 63Heartflow price target raised to $45 from $40 at StifelThe Fly · sentiment 67 · Heartflow increases FY26 revenue view to $246M-$250M from $228M-$232MThe Fly · 67Heartflow increases FY26 revenue view to $246M-$250M from $228M-$232M
27d agoThe FlyBULLISH 67Earnings

Heartflow increases FY26 revenue view to $246M-$250M from $228M-$232M

27d agoThe FlyBULLISH 63Analyst

Heartflow price target raised to $45 from $40 at Stifel

27d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 73Earnings

HeartFlow: An Impressive MedTech Growth Play

HeartFlow Q2: 48% sales growth, 83% gross margins, and raised guidance.

27d agoThe FlyBULLISH 68Earnings

Heartflow rises 31.9%

29d agoYahoo FinanceBULLISH 67Analyst

Analysts Are Bullish on Heartflow (HTFL) Stock. Here’s Why

Heartflow Inc. (NASDAQ:HTFL) climbed to a fresh all-time high on Friday, as investors took heart from its strong revenues in the second quarter of the year that helped boost its growth outlook for the full-year period. In intra-day trading, the stock climbed to its highest price of $42.99 before trimming gains to end the session […]

29d agoYahoo FinanceBULLISH 67Product/PR

Why Heartflow Stock Soared Today

The healthcare technology leader is using artificial intelligence to detect coronary artery disease early.

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