Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN)
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Marten Transport Is Not Seeing A Recovery Yet, But Its Stock Price Is Beyond 2021 Optimism
Marten Transport (MRTN) reported 1Q26 results showing ongoing contraction, with declines in truck count and operating income despite slight revenue-per-truck gains. MRTN management continues to divest trucks, signaling skepticism that the trucking cycle has fully turned, even with $70 million cash and no debt. Operating margins deteriorated across all segments, and positive rate trends are offset by rising driver costs and limited unit economics improvement.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.03 per share.
Marten Transport: One Of The Top Candidates In Trucking
Marten Transport stands out in the struggling trucking sector due to its debt-free balance sheet, insider ownership, and focus on temperature-controlled freight. Despite a prolonged freight recession and revenue declines, MRTN remains profitable, maintains a young fleet, and recently strengthened its balance sheet by selling intermodal assets. MRTN's valuation is historically low and in line with peers, but meaningful upside depends on a market turnaround and improved profitability amid ongoing cost inflation.
2 Truck Stocks That Continue to Be in Focus Despite Industry Challenges
The Zacks Industry Rank for the Transportation-Truck industry paints a dull picture, mainly owing to the slowdown in freight demand. We believe stocks like MRTN and PAMT are better positioned to escape industry challenges.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Matches Q1 Earnings Estimates
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Marten Transport Earnings: Bad Year, But We May See A Slight Rebound In 2025
Marten Transport, Ltd.'s Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings were disappointing, with revenues down 14% y/y and significant declines across all revenue segments. Despite operational inefficiencies and reduced profitability, the company has no long-term debt, allowing it to focus on surviving the downturn. The trucking industry outlook for 2025 is mixed, with potential for a slight rebound but concerns over overcapacity and economic uncertainties.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share.
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share.
Marten Transport: Signs Of Improvement Justify A Neutral Stance As Earnings Near
Times have been tough for Marten Transport due to weak industry conditions and worsening fundamentals. That picture continues today and may persist in the near term, though there are signs of improvement on the horizon. These improvements justify a more neutral, as opposed to a bearish, stance on the business.
3 Truck Stocks to Keep an Eye On in a Challenging Industry
The Zacks Industry Rank for the Transportation-Truck industry paints a dull picture, mainly owing to the slowdown in freight demand. We believe stocks like ODFL, MRTN and PTSI are better positioned to escape industry challenges.
Panagora Asset Management Inc. Cuts Holdings in Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN)
Panagora Asset Management Inc. reduced its holdings in shares of Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN – Free Report) by 30.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 143,806 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 64,358 shares during the period. Panagora Asset Management Inc. owned about 0.18% of Marten Transport worth $3,017,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in shares of Marten Transport during the 3rd quarter valued at $54,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in Marten Transport by 1,997.7% during the fourth quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 2,706 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 2,577 shares during the period. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank increased its position in Marten Transport by 36.2% in the third quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 11,364 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $224,000 after buying an additional 3,018 shares in the last quarter. Vest Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Marten Transport in the fourth quarter worth about $252,000. Finally, Natixis Advisors L.P. raised its stake in shares of Marten Transport by 10.7% in the third quarter. Natixis Advisors L.P. now owns 16,727 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $330,000 after buying an additional 1,616 shares during the period. 69.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts recently issued reports on MRTN shares. Raymond James began coverage on Marten Transport in a research note on Wednesday, May 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $20.00 price objective for the company. Stephens dropped their price target on shares of Marten Transport from $23.00 to $21.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $22.00. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on MRTN Marten Transport Stock Up 0.2 % NASDAQ MRTN opened at $18.10 on Monday. Marten Transport, Ltd. has a twelve month low of $15.33 and a twelve month high of $23.38. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $17.69 and a 200-day moving average price of $18.79. The firm has a market cap of $1.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.49 and a beta of 0.79. Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 18th. The transportation company reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12. The company had revenue of $249.67 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $262.77 million. Marten Transport had a return on equity of 7.65% and a net margin of 5.31%. The firm’s revenue was down 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.28 EPS. Research analysts expect that Marten Transport, Ltd. will post 0.66 EPS for the current fiscal year. Marten Transport Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 28th. Investors of record on Friday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th. This represents a $0.24 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.33%. Marten Transport’s payout ratio is 33.80%. Marten Transport Company Profile (Free Report) Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United State, Mexico, and Canada. The company 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, as well as dry freight; and regional short-haul and medium-to-long-haul full-load transportation services. See Also Five stocks we like better than Marten Transport What Does a Stock Split Mean? JD’s Earnings Could Mean Chinese Stocks Making a Comeback Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained. Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth How to Evaluate a Stock Before Buying CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MRTN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Marten Transport, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN – Free Report).
