Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.18
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
84.1%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
MRTN Dividend Income Check
Safety
84.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.4% and trend is falling.
MRTN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.18
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout84.1%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout1114.9%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-17.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.4%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.4%
1Y Total Return25.0%
5Y Total Return-7.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,24010Y ago$18,93520Y ago$37,326
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MRTN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
MRTN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Marten Transport, Ltd. distributes 84.1% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 1114.9%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MRTN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -17.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MRTN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.4% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -7.6%, with dividends contributing 7.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,935 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MRTN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.18
Avg/Payment$0.0590
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026Latest | $0.0600 | — | 1.75% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 1.38% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | $0.0600 | — | 2.05% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.04% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 2.07% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.85% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 1.76% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 1.41% | Dec 27, 2024 |
MRTN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#2 of 8
Safety
Watch
84.1% payout
Streak
0Y
-17.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.4%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd MRTNMarten Transport, Lt… | $1.1B | 1.4% | 84.1% | 0 | Watch |
1st  WERNWerner Enterprises, … | $2.1B | 1.6% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 HTLDHeartland Express, I… | $905M | 0.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  SNDRSchneider National, … | $5.6B | 1.2% | 64.7% | 0 | Watch |
 KNXKnight-Swift Transpo… | $10.9B | 1.1% | 1.8% | 6 | Sustainable |
 JBHTJ.B. Hunt Transport … | $22.1B | 0.7% | 28.6% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ODFLOld Dominion Freight… | $37.0B | 0.6% | 23.0% | 9 | Sustainable |
 ARCBArcBest Corp | $2.9B | 0.4% | 18.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
MRTN Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.21 | 114.3% | 0.88x | 1.4% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.33 | 72.7% | 1.38x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.86 | 27.9% | 3.58x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.24 | -63.6% | 4 | $1.35 | 17.8% | 5.63x | 1.4% |
| 2021 | $0.66 | 4.2% | 4 | $1.02 | 64.7% | 1.55x | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $0.63 | 23.4% | 4 | $0.84 | 75.4% | 1.33x | 3.7% |
| 2019 | $0.51 | 670.0% | 4 | $0.74 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 3.0% |
| 2018 | $0.07 | 25.0% | 4 | $0.67 | 10.0% | 10.05x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $0.05 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.10 | 4.8% | 20.62x | 0.3% |
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MRTN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MRTN stock.
How much dividend does MRTN pay per share?
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MRTN's next ex-dividend date?
MRTN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MRTN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MRTN's dividend safe?
MRTN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +84.1% and FCF payout ratio of +1114.9%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has MRTN increased its dividend?
MRTN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -17.6%.
How often does MRTN pay dividends?
Marten Transport, Ltd. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MRTN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MRTN five years ago would be worth approximately $9,240 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MRTN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MRTN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.