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
$1.04B
Enterprise Value$1.01B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$388.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)53.2
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Apr 21, 2026EPS Estimate
0.04Next 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 Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.00Price Target Upside4.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$851.92M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet Strength (very Low Debt)Extremely low debt and a conservative balance sheet provide durable financial flexibility. That reduces solvency risk, supports capital allocation for fleet renewals, technology and dividends, and allows the company to endure prolonged freight cycles without forced deleveraging or costly external financing.
Specialization In Temperature-controlled LogisticsA focus on temperature-controlled freight creates structural differentiation versus generic truckload carriers. It supports long-term customer relationships with food distributors and retailers, sustains pricing power for premium service, and raises barriers to entry due to equipment and compliance needs.
Modern Fleet And Technology InvestmentsContinued investment in newer trucks and routing/telemetry technology improves fuel efficiency, uptime, and regulatory compliance. These durable improvements lower unit operating costs, support better service levels, and help restore margins once freight demand normalizes.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue Decline Since 2022A multi-year revenue decline signals persistent demand softness or competitive pressure in core truckload markets. For a fixed-cost-heavy trucking model, lower volumes reduce operating leverage, hinder utilization of tractors, and can structurally weaken profitability and growth prospects.
Sharply Compressed Profit MarginsMaterial margin compression reflects sustained pricing pressure, higher operating costs and weaker freight rates. Low margins leave little buffer for cost inflation or rate volatility, limiting free cash flow generation and the firm's ability to reinvest or reward shareholders over the medium term.
Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow And Weaker Cash ConversionRecurrent negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow indicates heavy capex or working capital strains, reducing financial flexibility. Over time this limits organic reinvestment, share returns, or strategic M&A unless offset by strong cash reserves or a reversal in cash conversion trends.
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 $1.04B.
When is Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 21, 2026 which is in 26 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 0.04.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$13.00 (4.25% Upside)
$13.00 (4.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MRTN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 326.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
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
$13.00
▲(4.25% 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