Marten Transport (MRTN)
NASDAQ:MRTN
MRTN Stock Chart & Stats
$12.47
-$0.25(-1.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.47
-$0.25(-1.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.35 - $15.42
Previous CloseN/A
Volume92.33K
Average Volume (3M)726.99K
Market Cap
$1.14B
Enterprise Value$1.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$388.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.2
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Apr 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding81,542,150
10 Day Avg. Volume972,000
30 Day Avg. Volume726,985
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio-18.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit21.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.50Price Target Upside24.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$900.92M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetMarten's near-zero debt and substantial equity provide high financial flexibility and very low solvency risk. Over the next several months this balance-sheet strength supports continued fleet and tech investment, absorbs cyclical revenue weakness, and enables disciplined capital allocation without refinancing pressure.
Ongoing Fleet And Technology InvestmentsManagement's stated investment in a modern refrigerated fleet and technology is a structural advantage for time- and temperature-sensitive freight. These investments can lower unit costs, reduce downtime, enable premium service offerings, and sustain differentiation in dedicated and brokerage channels over the medium term.
Improving Unit Economics / UtilizationSequential gains in revenue per tractor, rate per mile and miles per tractor reflect better utilization and yield management. If sustained, higher asset productivity reduces unit costs, improves margin leverage on fixed costs, and strengthens earnings resilience as freight markets normalize.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineRevenue has trended down since 2022, reflecting persistent weak demand and lower fuel surcharge revenue. A sustained top-line contraction reduces scale benefits, hurts fixed-cost absorption, and forces management to rely on margin recovery or new revenue initiatives to restore prior profitability levels.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowDespite positive operating cash flow, Marten's repeated negative free cash flow indicates capital spending and/or weak conversion. Ongoing FCF deficits constrain internally funded fleet renewal and shareholder returns, increasing dependence on cash reserves and limiting strategic optionality if market weakness persists.
Compressed Margins And Declining ReturnsNet margin and ROE have materially eroded, signaling weaker pricing power or rising unit costs. Lower returns reduce the firm's ability to generate attractive equity returns and limit reinvestment capacity, making long-term profitability recovery dependent on sustained market improvement or structural cost reductions.
Marten Transport News
MRTN FAQ
What was Marten Transport’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marten Transport lowest stock price was $9.35 and its highest was $15.42 in the past 12 months.
What is Marten Transport’s market cap?
Marten Transport’s market cap is $1.14B.
When is Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 21, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Marten Transport’s earnings last quarter?
Marten Transport released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.025 by $0.025.
Is Marten Transport overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marten Transport’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Marten Transport pay dividends?
Marten Transport pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.07%. See more information on Marten Transport dividends here
What is Marten Transport’s EPS estimate?
Marten Transport’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Marten Transport have?
Marten Transport has 81,542,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marten Transport’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marten Transport reported an EPS of $0.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.025. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marten Transport?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MRTN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Marten Transport Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.50 (24.30% Upside)
$15.50 (24.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MRTN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 326.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Marten Transport
Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage. The Truckload segment transports food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Dedicated segment offers customized transportation solutions for individual customers' requirements using temperature-controlled trailers, dry vans, and other specialized equipment. The Intermodal segment transports customers' freight utilizing its refrigerated containers and temperature-controlled trailers on railroad flatcars for portions of trips, as well as using tractors and contracted carriers. The Brokerage segment develops contractual relationships with and arranges for third-party carriers to transport freight for customers in temperature-controlled trailers and dry vans. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 3,204 tractors, including 3,111 company-owned tractors and 93 tractors supplied by independent contractors. Marten Transport, Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
MRTN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.50
▲(24.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
22.98% Insiders
18.02% Mutual Funds
15.92% Other Institutional Investors
21.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors