Marten Transport (MRTN)
NASDAQ:MRTN
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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 - $15.42
Previous CloseN/A
Volume92.33K
Average Volume (3M)726.99K
Market Cap
$1.19B
Enterprise Value$1.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$388.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)193.6
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding81,589,134
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 Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside21.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)$920.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt and a debt-to-equity near zero materially reduce solvency risk and give management durable financial flexibility. Over the next 2–6 months this enables sustained investment, opportunistic capacity moves, and the ability to absorb cyclical revenue weakness without refinancing pressure.
Multifaceted Revenue Model (asset + Logistics)A mix of company-operated refrigerated/dry-van truckload, dedicated units, and brokerage/logistics creates structural diversification of revenue and margins. This reduces single-channel exposure, helps secure capacity for customers, and smooths earnings volatility as market demand shifts over months.
Ongoing Fleet & Technology InvestmentsSustained investment in modern refrigerated equipment and technology should improve fuel and maintenance efficiency, service reliability, and data-driven routing. Over a multi-month horizon this can lower unit costs, support premium pricing in specialized lanes, and increase long-term asset utilization.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Compressed MarginsRevenue and profitability have trended lower since 2022, with net margin compression to roughly 1.7% TTM. Persistently thin margins reduce reinvestment capacity and resilience, making earnings highly sensitive to small rate or cost moves and limiting structural improvement absent sustained rate recovery.
Negative Free Cash Flow / Weaker Cash ConversionDespite positive operating cash flow, free cash flow has been negative in most recent periods due to elevated capex and weaker cash conversion. Persistent FCF deficits constrain organic investment, limit shareholder returns, and increase reliance on cash reserves even with low debt, reducing long-term financial optionality.
Prolonged Freight Recession & OversupplyAn industry-wide freight downturn with excess capacity and weak demand is a structural headwind for months. Oversupply pressures rates and increases volatility in utilization; even with good assets, sustained soft pricing can keep margins depressed and prolong recovery timelines for earnings and returns.
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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 $1.19B.
When is Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 71 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 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 0.07.
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 -0.202%.
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?
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Marten Transport Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (21.05% Upside)
$18.00 (21.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MRTN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 326.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
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. 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
$18.00
▲(21.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
22.97% Insiders
18.02% Mutual Funds
2.76% Other Institutional Investors
34.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors