Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $17M, reflecting -36.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.21 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, MRTN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -24.2%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $110M in fiscal 2022.
Marten Transport, Ltd. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 5.7%, operating margin of 1.2%, and net margin of 2.0%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WERN (-$14M net income, -0.5% margin), HTLD (-$52M net income, -6.5% margin), SNDR ($98M net income, 1.8% margin), MRTN has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare MRTN vs WERN →
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MRTN Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17M | -35.2% | $11M | $0.21 | 2.0% | 1.2% |
| 2024 | $27M | -61.7% | $33M | $0.33 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 2023 | $70M | -36.2% | $90M | $0.86 | 6.2% | 8.0% |
| 2022 | $110M | +29.2% | $143M | $1.35 | 8.7% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | $85M | +22.9% | $112M | $1.02 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| 2020 | $70M | +13.8% | $93M | $0.84 | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| 2019 | $61M | +11.0% | $76M | $0.74 | 7.2% | 9.1% |
| 2018 | $55M | -39.1% | $70M | $0.67 | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| 2017 | $90M | +169.8% | $57M | $1.10 | 12.9% | 8.1% |
| 2016 | $33M | -6.4% | $58M | $0.41 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| 2015 | $36M | +19.8% | $61M | $0.42 | 5.4% | 9.2% |
| 2014 | $30M | -1.0% | $51M | $0.36 | 4.4% | 7.6% |
| 2013 | $30M | +10.6% | $52M | $0.36 | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| 2012 | $27M | +12.3% | $46M | $0.33 | 4.3% | 7.2% |
| 2011 | $24M | +23.0% | $43M | $0.29 | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| 2010 | $20M | +21.4% | $35M | $0.24 | 3.8% | 6.8% |
| 2009 | $16M | -10.0% | $29M | $0.20 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| 2008 | $18M | +20.7% | $33M | $0.22 | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| 2007 | $15M | -39.0% | $28M | $0.18 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| 2006 | $25M | -2.2% | $41M | $0.30 | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| 2005 | $25M | +42.9% | $43M | $0.30 | 5.4% | 9.3% |
| 2004 | $18M | +48.1% | $31M | $0.22 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| 2003 | $12M | +98.3% | $20M | $0.18 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2002 | $6M | -8.3% | $12M | $0.11 | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 2001 | $7M | -17.8% | $15M | $0.12 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| 2000 | $8M | -6.3% | $19M | $0.15 | 3.0% | 7.2% |
| 1999 | $8M | +11.7% | $18M | $0.05 | 3.9% | 8.1% |
| 1998 | $8M | +42.7% | $16M | $0.04 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| 1997 | $5M | +225.6% | $13M | $0.04 | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| 1996 | $2M | -67.5% | $6M | $0.01 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| 1995 | $5M | -21.4% | $11M | $0.04 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1994 | $6M | -0.4% | $13M | $0.05 | 5.2% | 10.6% |
| 1993 | $6M | +88.2% | $19M | $0.02 | 5.7% | 16.9% |
| 1992 | $3M | +61.9% | $16M | $0.01 | 3.5% | 16.2% |
| 1991 | $2M | +16.7% | $13M | $0.01 | 2.4% | 14.9% |
| 1990 | $2M | +228.6% | $12M | $0.01 | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| 1989 | -$1M | - | $8M | $-0.02 | -1.9% | 10.2% |
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MRTN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MRTN stock.
What is MRTN earnings per share (EPS)?
MRTN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.21, reflecting -36.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -24.2%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Marten Transport, Ltd.'s net income?
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) trailing twelve-month net income is $17M as of 2025. Earnings declined -36.4% year-over-year. Marten Transport, Ltd. has been profitable for 36 consecutive years.
Is MRTN profitable?
Yes, MRTN is profitable with a TTM net income of $17M and a net profit margin of +2.0%. Marten Transport, Ltd. has generated profits for 36 consecutive years.
What is MRTN's earnings growth rate?
MRTN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -36.4%, 3-Year: -46.2%, 5-Year: -24.2%, 10-Year: -6.7%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are MRTN's profit margins?
Marten Transport, Ltd. net profit margin is +2.0%, operating margin is +1.2%, and gross margin is +5.7%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +2.3%.
Is MRTN growing earnings?
MRTN earnings are declining — EPS fell -36.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $17M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -24.2%.
What was MRTN's best earnings year?
Marten Transport, Ltd.'s highest annual net income on record is $110M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were MRTN's earnings last quarter?
MRTN's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $4M with diluted EPS of $0.05. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.