MRTN Marten Transport Ltd

$11.49

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-12-31
Expected on Jan 27, 2026
Report Time: Unknown Release Time
The Whisper Number
$0.05
Consensus Estimate: $0.04
Revenue Estimate: $207.22M

Latest Earnings Insight

Marten Transport's upcoming earnings report on July 17th is poised to capture attention, particularly as the company navigates a competitive trucking industry landscape with a market cap of approximately $1.1 billion. Analysts are forecasting an EPS of $0.08, slightly above the whisper number of $0.07, suggesting a cautious optimism among investors. The revenue estimate stands at $229.09 million, reflecting steady demand in the freight sector despite broader economic uncertainties. With no recent news to sway market sentiment, the focus will likely be on Marten's ability to maintain operational efficiency and leverage its strategic initiatives to drive growth. As the company prepares to release its financial results, stakeholders will be keenly observing whether Marten can surpass these expectations and deliver a performance that underscores its resilience and adaptability in a fluctuating market.

Updated On 12/31/2025

About Marten Transport Ltd

Marten Transport, Ltd. is a temperature sensitive cargo truck for carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Website: https://www.marten.com

Sector
ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION
Industry
TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
799167
Address
129 MARTEN ST, MONDOVI, WI, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$1.08B
P/E Ratio
51.00
PEG Ratio
3.20
Price to Book
1.41
Performance
EPS
$0.26
Dividend Yield
1.81%
Profit Margin
2.31%
ROE
2.83%
Technicals
50D MA
$14.08
200D MA
$16.18
52W High
$19.04
52W Low
$12.52
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
81M
Target Price
$15.50
Beta
1.02

MRTN EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

MRTN News & Sentiment

Dec 23, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average - What's Next?
Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, trading at $11.59 with significant volume. Despite this technical indicator, analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $19.00, following recent downgrades. The company missed earnings expectations but declared a quarterly dividend.
Dec 21, 2025 • Stock Traders Daily SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (MRTN) Movement
This article analyzes Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN), indicating near-term weak sentiment that could test mid-term strength within a broader long-term weak bias. No clear price positioning signal is identified, and elevated downside risk is noted due to the absence of additional long-term support signals. The report also details three AI-generated institutional trading strategies for MRTN, tailored to different risk profiles.
Dec 16, 2025 • Sahm SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Shareholders 39% loss in Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) partly attributable to the company's decline in earnings over past three years
Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) shareholders have experienced a 39% loss over the last three years, primarily due to a 44% decline in earnings per share during the same period. Despite a recent 22% share price increase in the last month, the long-term performance remains negative, underperforming an index fund. Insiders have been buying shares, suggesting some confidence in a future turnaround, though the company's P/E ratio is high at 49.76.
Dec 16, 2025 • 富途牛牛 SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Is Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) Potentially Undervalued?
Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) has seen a recent price hike but appears potentially overvalued based on its P/E ratio compared to the Transportation industry average. Despite this, its future earnings are expected to increase significantly by 57%, suggesting robust cash flows and higher share value. Investors should consider these factors and the stock's stability, indicated by its low beta, when evaluating its investment potential.
Dec 15, 2025 • Simply Wall Street SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Shareholders 39% loss in Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) partly attributable to the company's decline in earnings over past three years
Marten Transport shareholders have experienced a 39% loss over the past three years, largely due to a 44% annual decline in the company's earnings per share (EPS). Despite a recent 22% increase in share price, the three-year return remains disappointing, underperforming a passive index fund. The company's P/E ratio is currently 49.76, and insiders have been buying shares, suggesting some confidence in future improvement.
Dec 14, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
London Co. of Virginia Has $12.64 Million Stock Holdings in Marten Transport, Ltd. $MRTN
London Co. of Virginia significantly increased its stake in Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) by 11.1% in the second quarter, now holding 972,954 shares valued at approximately $12.64 million. This move comes as Marten Transport recently missed earnings and revenue estimates, reporting $0.03 EPS against $0.04 expected and revenue of $194M against $230.38M expected. Despite this, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, and analysts currently rate the stock as a "Hold" with a target price of $19.00.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.083
48 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Neutral

MRTN Reported Earnings

Jul 16, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.09
  • Estimate: $0.08
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 12.5%
Apr 16, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.05
  • Estimate: $0.05
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Jan 27, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Post market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.07
  • Estimate: $0.06
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 16.7%
Oct 17, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Post market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.05
  • Estimate: $0.06
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -16.7%
Jul 18, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Post market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.10
  • Estimate: $0.11
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -9.1%
Apr 18, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Post market)
-0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.12
  • Estimate: $0.14
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -14.3%
Jan 25, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Post market)
-0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.15
  • Estimate: $0.18
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -16.7%
Oct 18, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Post market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.17
  • Estimate: $0.18
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -5.6%
Jul 19, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Post market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.27
  • Estimate: $0.28
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -3.6%

Financials