MRTN Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of MRTN?

Mr. Randolph L. MartenExecutive ChairmanMr. Timothy M. KohlChief Executive OfficerMr. Patrick J. Pazderka J.D.Sec.Mr. Douglas Paul PetitPresMr. James J. HinnendaelExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

NASDAQ : MRTN

Marten Transport

$12.85

0.05+0.39%

At Close 4:00 PM

65.67

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Stock Price Today

Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) stock surged +0.39%, trading at $12.85 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $12.80. The stock opened at $12.81, fluctuating between $12.69 and $13.00 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

12.8

Prev. Close

1.05B

Market Cap

12.69

Day Low

53.54

P/E Ratio

0.24

EPS (TTM)

-0.43

Cash Flow per Share

12.81

Open

81.52M

Number of Shares

12.9999

Day High

70.6%

Free Float in %

9.37

Book Value

604.37K

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jan 09, 2026	12.81	13.00	12.69	12.85	620.41K
Jan 08, 2026	12.33	12.85	12.33	12.80	836.94K
Jan 07, 2026	12.64	12.74	12.37	12.42	786.39K
Jan 06, 2026	12.20	12.71	12.18	12.60	1.17M
Jan 05, 2026	11.42	12.46	11.42	12.20	1.34M
Jan 02, 2026	11.40	11.50	11.27	11.45	536.4K
Dec 31, 2025	11.48	11.50	11.35	11.38	336.47K
Dec 30, 2025	11.50	11.65	11.40	11.49	351.25K
Dec 29, 2025	11.46	11.68	11.40	11.63	972.51K
Dec 26, 2025	11.51	11.57	11.41	11.43	441.34K
Dec 24, 2025	11.57	11.67	11.53	11.55	243.95K
Dec 23, 2025	11.58	11.64	11.49	11.57	568.19K
Dec 22, 2025	11.49	11.69	11.49	11.59	1M
Dec 19, 2025	11.49	11.51	11.24	11.46	1.45M
Dec 17, 2025	11.57	11.68	11.45	11.50	621.93K
Dec 16, 2025	11.78	11.85	11.47	11.63	699.36K
Dec 15, 2025	11.76	11.92	11.57	11.75	944.85K
Dec 12, 2025	11.85	11.93	11.69	11.84	943.13K
Dec 11, 2025	11.58	11.89	11.58	11.79	1.57M
Dec 10, 2025	11.11	11.67	11.09	11.53	1.53M

Contact Details

Mondovi, WI 54755

United States

https://www.marten.com 715 926 4216

About Company

Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It operates through four segments: Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, and Brokerage. The Truckload segment transports food and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Dedicated segment offers customized transportation solutions for individual customers' requirements using temperature-controlled trailers, dry vans, and other specialized equipment. The Intermodal segment transports customers' freight utilizing its refrigerated containers and temperature-controlled trailers on railroad flatcars for portions of trips, as well as using tractors and contracted carriers. The Brokerage segment develops contractual relationships with and arranges for third-party carriers to transport freight for customers in temperature-controlled trailers and dry vans. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 3,204 tractors, including 3,111 company-owned tractors and 93 tractors supplied by independent contractors. Marten Transport, Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.

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Company Overview

Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) closed at $12.85 USD, gaining $0.05 (0.39%) from the previous close of $12.80. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $9.35 and $16.95. With a market capitalization of about $1.05 billion, Marten Transport, Ltd. is classified as a small-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.89). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 761.29 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Mondovi, WI, Marten Transport, Ltd. operates in the Industrials sector and the Trucking industry. Led by CEO Randolph L. Marten, the company employs approximately 3,776 people and listed since September 25, 1986. Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Technical Performance

MRTN has shown sold momentum, gaining 12.48% over the past week and 21.79% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 12.48%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 8.66%, SMA50 18.53%, SMA200 6.95%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 74.61 (overbought), while the ATR of 0.34 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -24.19% below its high and over 37.43% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 803.68 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 751.51 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Marten Transport, Ltd. trades at a P/E ratio of 53.85, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.02 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.36 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 19.56, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Marten Transport, Ltd. last paid a dividend of 0.24 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.34%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$7.24. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Marten Transport, Ltd. generated EPS of $0.24 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -14.86%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 7.06% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.03. The next quarter is forecast at $0.03. Next year's EPS is expected at $14.84. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 1 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $19.00 to $19.00. The high target offers 47.86% upside. The low target suggests 47.86% downside. The mean target is $19.00. This offers 47.86% upside. Marten Transport, Ltd. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 23, 2025, missed forecasts by -25.0%. The prior quarter beat by 0.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -16.67% in July 18, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Marten Transport, Ltd. has 81.52 million shares outstanding. The public float is 57.56 million shares, elevated short interest at 2.59% of float. This equals 930.14 thousand shares. The short ratio is 1.39 days. Institutional investors hold 101.26% of the float. Insiders own 29.4%. MARTEN RANDOLPH L holds 11.82 million shares, KOHL TIMOTHY M has 283.83 thousand shares and HAGNESS LARRY B has 195.48 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Marten Transport generated $1.13B in revenue, or $13.90 per share. Gross margin was 10.75%, operating margin 6.76%, and net profit margin 6.22%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 7.00% and ROE at 9.29%.
On valuation metrics, Marten Transport trades at a P/E of 53.85, P/S of 1.02 and P/B of 1.36. The current ratio is 1.52 and quick ratio is 1.52. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 15.55 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.00, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 446.80.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Marten Transport posted revenue of $1.13B, down slightly from $1.26B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $121.67M (margin 10.75%). Operating income was $76.50M (margin 6.8%). Net income was$70.37M (EPS $0.87).
The company ended the quarter with $53.21M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $517.00K, and net debt of - $52.70M. Total assets were $1.00B, with equity of $757.39M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $164.38M, free cash flow of - $76.18M, and capital expenditures of - $240.56M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Marten Transport, Ltd. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 10.19%, with price expected at $14.16 by January 23, 2026, within a range of $13.83 to $14.47 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 30.51%, reaching $16.77 by April 08, 2026, with a range of $15.04 to $18.22. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 16.42%, with price at $14.96 by December 31, 2026, within a range of $9.25 to $17.27.

Key Takeaways

Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) shares are up 12.48% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Marten Transport, Ltd. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 53.85. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $24.28, suggesting 88.95% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (10.19% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (30.51% over three months), and a longer-term gain (16.42% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) stock price?

Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN) stock price is $12.85 in the last trading session. During the trading session, MRTN stock reached the peak price of $13.00 while $12.69 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in MRTN stock occurred in the recent session was 0.39% while the dollar amount for the price change in MRTN stock was $0.05.

MRTN's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed MRTN is part of Trucking industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Marten Transport, Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of MRTN?

Mr. Randolph L. Marten
Executive Chairman
Mr. Timothy M. Kohl
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Patrick J. Pazderka J.D.
Sec.
Mr. Douglas Paul Petit
Pres
Mr. James J. Hinnendael
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

How MRTN did perform over past 52-week?

MRTN's closing price is 37.43% higher than its 52-week low of $9.35 where as its distance from 52-week high of $16.95 is -24.19%.

How many employees does MRTN have?

Number of MRTN employees currently stands at 3,776.

Link for MRTN official website?

Official Website of MRTN is: https://www.marten.com

How do I contact MRTN?

MRTN could be contacted at phone 715 926 4216 and can also be accessed through its website. MRTN operates from 129 Marten Street, Mondovi, WI 54755, United States.

How many shares of MRTN are traded daily?

MRTN stock volume for the day was 604.37K shares. The average number of MRTN shares traded daily for last 3 months was 761.3K.

What is the market cap of MRTN currently?

The market value of MRTN currently stands at $1.05B with its latest stock price at $12.85 and 81.52M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	3776
Beta	0.89
Sales or Revenue	$1.13B
5Y Sales Change%	0.447%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Trucking

MRTN Company Profile and Key Details

Marten Transport

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