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Marten Transport (MRTN) Stock Price & Analysis

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MRTN Stock Chart & Stats

$12.01$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12$13$14$15Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$11.92 - $12.20
52-Week Range
$9.35 - $18.48
Previous Close
$12.01
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
770.71K
Market Cap
$980.76M
Enterprise Value
$958.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$91.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$82.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
73.5
Beta
0.65
Next Earnings
Jan 26, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.08
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 16, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.00%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Extremely low leverage gives Marten meaningful financial flexibility to withstand freight-market volatility, fund fleet and technology investments, and pursue operational improvements without heavy refinancing pressure. This balance-sheet strength can support resilience through weaker industry conditions.

Improving Cash Generation

Consistently positive operating cash flow supports liquidity, while the return to positive free cash flow improves the company’s ability to fund equipment, technology, and other investments internally. That reduces dependence on external capital despite prior cash-flow volatility.

Pricing And Market Position

Higher pricing for Marten’s premium, time- and temperature-sensitive services indicates that its specialized network can capture favorable rates when compliant capacity tightens. Sustained service differentiation and improved freight quality could support revenue quality and margins through an industry upcycle.

Bears Say

Structural Margin Deterioration

The sharp decline in net and operating margins shows that revenue recovery has not yet translated into restored profitability. Persistently thin margins leave less room to absorb cost inflation or weaker freight pricing and indicate that earnings power remains materially below earlier levels.

Volatile Free Cash Flow

Although recent free cash flow improved, its history of volatility suggests that capital investment or working-capital movements can materially reduce cash available to shareholders. FCF trailing net income also indicates that reported earnings are not converting into cash with consistent strength.

Persistent Operating Cost Pressure

Fuel, insurance, and driver-pay pressures directly weigh on already thin operating margins, particularly in temperature-controlled operations with higher fuel consumption. Unless pricing gains offset these expenses sustainably, cost inflation can limit the benefit of stronger freight rates and constrain earnings recovery.

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MRTN FAQ

What was Marten Transport’s price range in the past 12 months?
Marten Transport lowest stock price was $9.35 and its highest was $18.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Marten Transport’s market cap?
Marten Transport’s market cap is $980.76M.
When is Marten Transport’s upcoming earnings report date?
Marten Transport’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 26, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 75 days.
How were Marten Transport’s earnings last quarter?
Marten Transport released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.067 by -$0.027.
Is Marten Transport overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Marten Transport’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Marten Transport pay dividends?
Marten Transport pays a quarterly dividend of $0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2%. See more information on Marten Transport dividends here
What is Marten Transport’s EPS estimate?
Marten Transport’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Marten Transport have?
Marten Transport has 81,661,670 shares outstanding.
What happened to Marten Transport’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Marten Transport reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.067. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.228%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Marten Transport?
Hedge funds hold Marten Transport shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Marten Transport is 71,885,729 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 1.5M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology