Zacks Investment Research·Oct 23, 2026
New Strong Sell Stocks for October 23rdSKE, MRTN and CLSK have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 23, 2026.
Marten Transport presents a paradox: a debt-free balance sheet with $764.2M equity and just $82K total debt, yet operating profitability has collapsed, with operating income falling 69% from $10.0M in 2024Q2 to $3.1M in 2026Q3 as quarterly revenue contracted 9.3% to $223.2M.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 22, 2026 | $0.04-40.0% vs $0.07 | $223M-3.1% vs $230M |
Q3 2026 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 |
SKE, MRTN and CLSK have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 23, 2026.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.04 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share.
MONDOVI, Wis., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) today reported a 30.7% improvement in net income to $2.9 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, from $2.2 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, net income was $9.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, compared with $13.7 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, for the 2025 nine-month period.
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
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11.74 | $957.86M | 71.94 | -8.31% | 1.55% | 1.74% | 1.53% | |
| $26.95 | $1.62B | -85.07 | -1.84% | -0.56% | -1.39% | 2.09% | |
| $10.09 | $781.87M | -61.37 | -23.08% | -1.77% | -1.69% | 0.79% | |
| $27.81 | $4.87B | 34.60 | 7.25% | 2.38% | 4.65% | 1.37% | |
| $58.41 | $9.49B | 62.20 | 0.8% | 1.92% | 2.17% | 1.23% | |
| $217.55 | $20.51B | 30.46 | -0.73% | 5.07% | 18.71% | 0.8% |
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 22, 2026·SEC
Jul 23, 2026·SEC
Jun 18, 2026·SEC
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Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) reported $860.4M in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $883.7M in fiscal year 2025. That is 505% more than the $146.2M of fiscal year 1996.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) revenue fell by 4.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) earned $13.3M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 1.5% net margin).
Yes. Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) pays a dividend that yields 1.53% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) had a return on equity (ROE) of 1.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) generated $3.6M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
