Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN)

Marten Transport, Ltd. is a common stock listing on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker MRTN. The underlying company operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier serving shippers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Its business is organized into Truckload, Dedicated, and Brokerage segments. The Truckload segment handles temperature-controlled and insulated freight, including food and other consumer packaged goods, as well as dry freight, with both regional short-haul and medium- to long-haul services. The Dedicated segment provides customized transportation solutions using temperature-controlled trailers, dry vans, and other specialized equipment. The Brokerage segment arranges third-party carrier capacity for customer freight. As of December 31, 2025, Marten Transport operated 2,654 tractors, including company-owned units and tractors supplied by independent contractors. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Payment Date Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-MRTN
$11.39
-15.6% Downside
Fair
$17.50
29.7% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
September 30, 2026
1.8%
October 21, 2026
87.4x
1.4x
1.3x
1.102 B
1.002 B
0.0%
70.5%
5.6
154.8%
8.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$11.39

Estimated downside of 15.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$9.18

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$1.72

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$8.96

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$13.66

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$17.50

Analysts imply upside of 29.7%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

857.6 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

897 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

114 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

128.6 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.77

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

8.6%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 21, 2026

Days to Earnings

33

Dividend Payment Date

September 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.8%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

154.8%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) has a Hold consensus, with 1 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$11.39
Estimated downside 15.6%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 15.6%
Analyst Target
$17.50
Implied upside 29.7%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is $11.39. This implies an estimated downside of 15.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 15.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is $17.50. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 29.7%.

The current financial health read for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is October 21, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.8%, payment date is September 30, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is 87.4x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Marten Transport Ltd is 1.102 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Marten Transport Ltd is 1.002 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Marten Transport Ltd is NASDAQ-MRTN, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Marten Transport Ltd (NASDAQ-MRTN) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Marten Transport Ltd is 0.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Marten Transport Ltd is 70.5%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.