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MRTNMarten Transport, Ltd.
$13.17$1.1B
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Marten Transport, Ltd.

MRTN
NASDAQ · Trucking
$13.17
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$1.07B
P/E62.7x
52W High$18.48
Volume689.91K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Debt-Free Fortress Masks Prolonged Freight Margin Compression

Marten Transport's fortress balance sheet—with zero debt-to-equity and $104.0M in cash—provides a rare buffer against a prolonged freight downturn that has compressed TTM gross margins to 5.7% and driven revenue down 8.31% year-over-year. The company's strateg...

GrowthDecelerating
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

MRTN price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

3/12 Beats

EPS beat 3 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+70% Peers

P/E is 70% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 36 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 64% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 23

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
MRTN+16.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
MRTN+24.98%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
MRTN-30.17%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.86%
5-Year Return
MRTN-7.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.53%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
62.7x
Forward P/EExpansion
43.9x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
8.9x
FCF YieldCash Flow
N/A

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
62.7x
24.4x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
8.9x
7.6x
100th· High
Price/FCF
N/A
37.8x
N/A
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$8.83-33.0%
Base (Fair)$12.64-6.4%
Bull$15.97+21.3%
$8.83 Bear$12.64 Base$15.97 Bull
Current Market Price: $13.17
Trades at a 4.2% premium to Base DCF ($12.64)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$884M-8.3% YoY
Net income
$17M-35.2% YoY
Free cash flow
-$51M+48.1% YoY
Operating margin
1.2%-2.2 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)1.1%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)2.3%
Piotroski Score4 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate3/12 (25%)
Revenue Beat Rate3/12 (25%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 23, 2026
$0.07-16.0%
vs $0.08
$224M-1.6%
vs $227M
Q2 2026
Apr 23, 2026
$0.02+20.6%
vs $0.02
$204M-4.1%
vs $212M
Q1 2026
Jan 27, 2026
$0.05+66.7%
vs $0.03
$210M+1.9%
vs $206M
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025
$0.03-25.0%
vs $0.04
$342M+64.9%
vs $207M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Sep 2, 2026
Hsbc Holdings PLC Takes Position in Marten Transport, Ltd. $MRTN

Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 43,719 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $761,000. Hsbc Holdings

Defense World·Aug 28, 2026
BlackRock Inc. Increases Position in Marten Transport, Ltd. $MRTN

BlackRock Inc. boosted its holdings in Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN) by 3.1% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 10,058,930 shares of the transportation company's stock after buying an additional 298,912 shares during the quarter. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 26, 2026
Marten Transport (MRTN) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Marten Transport (MRTN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 19, 2026
Is Marten Transport (MRTN) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?

Here is how Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark MRTN against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
MRTN logoMRTNMarten Transport, Ltd.Current
$13.17$1.07B62.71-8.31%1.97%2.27%1.37%
WERN logoWERNWerner Enterprises, Inc.
$34.41$2.06B-143.38-1.84%-1.42%-3.31%—
HTLD logoHTLDHeartland Express, Inc.
$11.68$905.08M-17.43-23.08%-2.98%-2.89%—
SNDR logoSNDRSchneider National, Inc.
$32.22$5.64B54.617.25%1.92%3.68%—
KNX logoKNXKnight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
$67.17$10.91B163.830.8%0.56%0.61%—
JBHT logoJBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
$234.63$22.13B38.34-0.73%5.31%18.75%—

Compare MRTN vs Peers

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs WERN

Most directly comparable listed peer for MRTN.

Scale Benchmark

vs UBER

Larger-name benchmark to compare MRTN against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs WERN, HTLD, SNDR, KNX

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

MRTN SEC Filings & Documents

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 23, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 18, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 11, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

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MRTN Frequently Asked Questions

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Marten Transport, Ltd.'s revenue?

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) reported $857.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 487% increase from $146.2M in 1996.

How fast is Marten Transport, Ltd. growing?

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) saw revenue decline by 8.3% over the past year.

Is MRTN profitable?

Yes, Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) is profitable, generating $12.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does MRTN pay dividends?

Yes, Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.37%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is MRTN's return on equity?

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Marten Transport, Ltd.'s free cash flow?

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) generated $1.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in MRTN back in 1996?

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