Marten Transport Ltd
$ 11.43
-1.04%
26 Dec - close price
- Market Cap 931,778,000 USD
- Current Price $ 11.43
- High / Low $ 11.57 / 11.41
- Stock P/E 47.62
- Book Value 9.42
- EPS 0.24
- Next Earning Report 2026-01-26
- Dividend Per Share $0.24
- Dividend Yield 2.08 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.01 %
- ROE 0.03 %
- 52 Week High 16.63
- 52 Week Low 9.30
About
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) stands as a prominent player in the cold chain logistics sector, delivering specialized temperature-sensitive transportation solutions for perishable goods across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin, the company boasts a modern fleet that meets rigorous industry standards, ensuring the safe and efficient transit of commodities. Marten Transport leverages cutting-edge logistics technology to enhance supply chain efficiency, solidifying its status as a trusted partner in the market and driving consistent operational excellence.
Analyst Target Price
$11.00
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-10-23 | 2025-07-16 | 2025-04-16 | 2025-01-27 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-07-18 | 2024-04-18 | 2024-01-25 | 2023-10-18 | 2023-07-19 | 2023-04-18 | 2023-01-24 |
| Reported EPS | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Surprise | -0.01 | 0.01 | 0 | 0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.02 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.01 | 0.01 | 0 |
| Surprise Percentage | -25% | 12.5% | 0% | 16.6667% | -16.6667% | -9.0909% | -14.2857% | -16.6667% | -5.5556% | -3.5714% | 3.7037% | 0% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-26 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.04 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2025-12-29 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-27 | 2025-03-28 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-03-29 | 2023-12-29 | 2023-09-29 |
| Amount | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: MRTN
2025-12-23 08:10:13
Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, trading at $11.59 with significant volume. Despite this technical indicator, analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $19.00, following recent downgrades. The company missed earnings expectations but declared a quarterly dividend.
2025-12-21 22:38:00
This article analyzes Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN), indicating near-term weak sentiment that could test mid-term strength within a broader long-term weak bias. No clear price positioning signal is identified, and elevated downside risk is noted due to the absence of additional long-term support signals. The report also details three AI-generated institutional trading strategies for MRTN, tailored to different risk profiles.
2025-12-16 07:11:42
Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) shareholders have experienced a 39% loss over the last three years, primarily due to a 44% decline in earnings per share during the same period. Despite a recent 22% share price increase in the last month, the long-term performance remains negative, underperforming an index fund. Insiders have been buying shares, suggesting some confidence in a future turnaround, though the company's P/E ratio is high at 49.76.
2025-12-16 07:11:42
Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) has seen a recent price hike but appears potentially overvalued based on its P/E ratio compared to the Transportation industry average. Despite this, its future earnings are expected to increase significantly by 57%, suggesting robust cash flows and higher share value. Investors should consider these factors and the stock's stability, indicated by its low beta, when evaluating its investment potential.
2025-12-15 08:08:41
Marten Transport shareholders have experienced a 39% loss over the past three years, largely due to a 44% annual decline in the company's earnings per share (EPS). Despite a recent 22% increase in share price, the three-year return remains disappointing, underperforming a passive index fund. The company's P/E ratio is currently 49.76, and insiders have been buying shares, suggesting some confidence in future improvement.
2025-12-14 14:10:33
London Co. of Virginia significantly increased its stake in Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) by 11.1% in the second quarter, now holding 972,954 shares valued at approximately $12.64 million. This move comes as Marten Transport recently missed earnings and revenue estimates, reporting $0.03 EPS against $0.04 expected and revenue of $194M against $230.38M expected. Despite this, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, and analysts currently rate the stock as a "Hold" with a target price of $19.00.
