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Marten Transport(NASDAQ) MRTN

Market Cap$1.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1986)+2,645%
5 Year+2%
1 Year+24%
1 Month-3%
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$13.86
-3.92%
-0.56Today
After hours$13.87+$0.01 (+0.11%)
Marten Transport last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 14.422026-08-31
Marten Transport stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.7%USD 14.672026-08-24
1 month-2.5%USD 14.792026-07-31
3 month-17.32%USD 17.442026-06-02
Year to date+27.79%USD 11.282025-12-31
1 year+24.1%USD 11.622025-08-29
3 year-28.72%USD 20.232023-09-01
5 year+2.27%USD 14.102021-09-01
Since inception+2,645.14%USD 0.531986-09-25

Marten Transport Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$857.65M

Net Income (TTM)

$12.64M

EPS (TTM)

$0.16

P/E Ratio

93.03

Dividend

$0.24

Beta (Volatility)

0.74 (Low)

Price

$13.86

Volume

534,663

Open

$14.30

Previous Close

$13.86

Daily Range

$13.81 - $14.42

52-Week Range

$9.35 - $18.48

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 22, 2026

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About Marten Transport

Marten Transport hauls food and other goods in refrigerated trucks. It helps businesses move sensitive products across North America. The company makes sure stores stay stocked with fresh items.

What Does Marten Move?

  • Truckload: Regional and long-haul transport for food and consumer goods; generated $221.7 million in operating revenue in the first six months of 2026.
  • Dedicated: Customized shipping solutions tailored to specific customer requirements; generated $130.8 million in operating revenue in the first six months of 2026.
  • Brokerage: Coordination of third-party carriers to transport temperature-controlled and dry freight; generated $74.6 million in operating revenue in the first six months of 2026.
  • Mexico Operations: Door-to-door service between the United States and Mexico using partner carriers; reported within the Truckload and Brokerage segments.

Recent Strategic Shifts

  • Sold the Intermodal operations effective Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Amended the credit agreement in June 2026 to increase the principal amount to $35.0 million.
  • Installed and managed the use of solar-powered auxiliary units in tractors to reduce engine idling.
  • Upgraded all facilities to indoor and outdoor LED lighting and solar power.

Efficiency Through Innovation

The company implements long-term sustainable solutions that reduce fuel and electricity consumption. These initiatives include installing solar-powered auxiliary units in tractors and converting all facilities to solar power.

Financial Performance

  • Operating revenue decreased 5.7% to $427.1 million in the first six months of 2026.
  • Operating income fell 45.4% to $8.5 million in the first six months of 2026.
  • Net income declined 41.7% to $6.7 million in the first six months of 2026.
  • Stockholders' equity reached $766.0 million as of June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

Marten has transitioned from a long-haul carrier into a diversified logistics provider. It maintains a debt-free balance sheet while navigating a shifting transportation market.

AI Generated • Aug 6, 2026

Industry

Road and Rail

Sector

Industrials

Employees

3,502

CEO

Randolph L. Marten

Website

www.marten.com

Headquarters

Mondovi, WI 54755, US

MRTN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

1.21%

Operating Margin

0.08%

Net Income Margin

1.47%

Return on Equity

1.65%

Return on Capital

1.41%

Return on Assets

1.32%

Earnings Yield

1.07%

Dividend Yield

1.66%

Payout Ratio

1.55%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

81.66M

Volume

534.66K

Avg. Volume

724.40K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$10.34M

Operating Income

$668.00K

EBITDA

$113.56M

Operating Cash Flow

$84.84M

Capital Expenditure

-$83.52M

Free Cash Flow

$1.32M

Cash & ST Invst.

$103.98M

Total Debt

$358.00K

Marten Transport Performance Analysis

Marten Transport annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,263,878,00029.8%
20232023-12-31USD 1,131,455,000-10.5%
20242024-12-31USD 963,708,000-14.8%
20252025-12-31USD 883,652,000-8.3%
Marten Transport sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-4.1%
Q42025-12-31-4.7%
Q12026-03-31-3.1%
Q22026-06-309.8%
Marten Transport annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.3531.5%
20232023-12-31USD 0.86-35.8%
20242024-12-31USD 0.33-61.8%
20252025-12-31USD 0.21-35.2%
Marten Transport sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-69.0%
Q42025-12-3166.3%
Q12026-03-31-62.6%
Q22026-06-30285.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$223.54M

-2.8%

Gross Profit

$14.76M

-54.9%

Gross Margin

6.60%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.18BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$336.25K

N/A

Employees

3,502

N/A

Net Income

$5.34M

-25.7%

EBITDA

$30.01M

-5.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$103.98M

+196.6%

Total Debt

$358.00K

+12.9%

Accounts Receivable

$104.44M

+5.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$119.00K

-62.5%

Short Term Debt

$239.00K

N/A

Return on Assets

1.32%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

0.08%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$24.82M

+204.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$27.67M

-16.5%

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Questions About MRTN

What is the current price of Marten Transport?

Marten Transport is trading at $13.86 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Marten Transport?

Over the past 52 weeks, Marten Transport has traded between $9.35 and $18.48.

How much debt does Marten Transport have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Marten Transport reported total debt of $119.00K.

How much cash does Marten Transport have on hand?

Marten Transport reported $108.98M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Marten Transport’s dividend yield?

Marten Transport currently has a dividend yield of 1.66%.

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