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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
$1.10B
Enterprise Value$1.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$388.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)63.5
Beta0.75
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-24.97
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit20.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.82
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
Very Low Debt / Strong Balance SheetA near-zero debt-to-equity ratio gives Marten durable financial flexibility and very low solvency risk. Over 2–6 months this supports continued capex for fleet modernization, cushions freight-cycle volatility, and enables opportunistic investments or shareholder returns without refinancing stress.
Specialized Temperature-controlled And Diversified ServicesFocus on temperature-sensitive freight and multiple service lines (refrigerated, dry van, intermodal) creates durable demand from food, retail and manufacturing customers. This specialization supports long-term contracts and sticky customer relationships, insulating core revenue from broader cyclical swings.
Ongoing Investments In Technology And Modern FleetSustained investment in a modern fleet and data-driven efficiencies improves operating productivity and lowers per-mile costs over time. These structural improvements increase routing and fuel efficiency, enhance service reliability for temperature-sensitive loads, and strengthen long-term competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Revenue Has Trended Lower Since 2022A multi-year revenue decline signals structural demand weakness and scale erosion, reducing leverage on fixed costs. Persisting top-line contraction over several quarters undermines growth prospects and makes margin and cash-flow recovery more challenging even after cycle normalization.
Profitability And Returns Have Materially CompressedSharp margin compression and collapsing ROE demonstrate weaker earnings power and reduced ability to convert revenue into shareholder returns. Persistently low margins leave little buffer for cost shocks and limit internal funding for growth, dividends, or share repurchases.
Negative Free Cash Flow And Weaker Cash ConversionRepeated negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow indicates heavy capex or weak cash conversion. Over months this constrains liquidity deployment, limits strategic flexibility, and raises the risk that capital needs could pressure margins or force trade-offs between maintenance capex and growth investments.
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 $1.10B.
When is Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 21, 2026 which is in 48 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
Underperform
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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 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 326.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.44%
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
23.00% Insiders
19.15% Mutual Funds
15.92% Other Institutional Investors
20.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors