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MRTN Stock Chart & Stats
$14.87
-$0.25(-1.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.87
-$0.25(-1.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.35 - $18.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume92.33K
Average Volume (3M)726.99K
Market Cap
$1.42B
Enterprise Value$1.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$69.79M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$157.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)95.7
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding81,589,134
10 Day Avg. Volume972,000
30 Day Avg. Volume726,985
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.49
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio-18.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.90
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.49
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit45.37
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.12
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$899.60M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetA near-zero debt-to-equity profile preserves funding flexibility and limits refinancing risk across cycles. This conservative balance sheet lets Marten sustain operations, fund fleet and technology investments, and absorb temporary cash shortfalls without immediately resorting to dilutive or high-cost financing.
Diversified Asset + Logistics ModelCombining company-operated refrigerated and dry-van fleets with logistics/brokerage spreads revenue sources and reduces reliance on a single lane or model. Specialization in temperature-sensitive freight creates structural demand and a differentiated niche, improving resilience when market segments diverge.
Operating Cash GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow demonstrates the core business can generate cash despite margin pressure. That cash underpins working capital, funds necessary fleet modernization, and provides a pathway to restoring free cash flow if capex moderates or pricing normalizes.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow constrains the company’s ability to return capital, self-fund growth, or absorb shocks. Over time this can force asset sales, increased use of credit facilities, or equity issuance, limiting strategic flexibility even with a low-debt balance sheet.
Compressed ProfitabilityVery thin margins reduce the buffer to absorb higher fuel, labor, and maintenance costs and weaken returns on invested capital. Continued margin compression makes it harder for fleet and technology investments to generate attractive returns and prolongs the time to meaningful earnings recovery.
Revenue Weakness & CyclicalityReported revenue declines tied to a sale and freight recession pressures highlight industry cyclicality and reduced scale. Softer demand and lower utilization can persistently pressure pricing and capacity deployment, extending the recovery timeline despite cost controls and modernization efforts.
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 $18.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Marten Transport’s market cap?
Marten Transport’s market cap is $1.42B.
When is Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Marten Transport’s earnings last quarter?
Marten Transport released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.017 by $0.003.
Is Marten Transport overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marten Transport’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Marten Transport have?
Marten Transport has 81,589,134 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marten Transport’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marten Transport reported an EPS of $0.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.017. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.196%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MRTN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 450.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Marten Transport
Marten Transport, Ltd. functions as a prominent logistics firm, specializing in the temperature-controlled shipment of goods across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company's operations are divided into four main segments. Its Truckload division focuses on conveying food and other consumer packaged items that necessitate either a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Dedicated segment provides bespoke transportation solutions, utilizing various equipment like temperature-controlled trailers, dry vans, and other specialized vehicles to fulfill specific client requirements. Through its Intermodal activities, Marten Transport moves customer freight by placing its refrigerated containers and temperature-sensitive trailers on railway flatcars for portions of trips, complemented by its own tractors and contracted carriers for other segments. The Brokerage segment involves coordinating with external carriers to transport goods for clients, primarily utilizing temperature-controlled and dry van equipment. As of December 31, 2021, the company's fleet comprised 3,204 tractors, with 3,111 being company-owned and 93 supplied by independent contractors. Established in 1946, Marten Transport, Ltd. is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
MRTN Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
22.69% Insiders
20.02% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
34.66% Public Companies and
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