Is Marten Transport, Ltd. a good investment? Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) is currently trading at 13.50 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 17.50 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 90.33. This high multiple suggests investors have priced in significant future growth expectations.
Earnings Schedule: Marten Transport, Ltd. is expected to release its next earnings report on Oct. 22, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.66.
For income investors, Marten Transport, Ltd. pays a dividend yield of 1.78%. With a payout ratio of 155%, the dividend appears to be under pressure.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.24 USD (1.78% yield).
Marten Transport, Ltd. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
The next earnings date is projected to be Oct. 22, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.15.
Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It operates through Truckload, Dedicated, and Brokerage segments. 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. The Dedicated segment offers customized transportation solutions for individual customers' requirements using temperature-controlled trailers, dry vans, and other specialized equipment. 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, 2025, the company operated a fleet of 2,654 tractors that included 2,577 company-owned tractors and 77 tractors supplied by independent contractors. Marten Transport, Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.14 USD
|
| June 30, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0675 |
| March 31, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0675 |
| ▸2026 |
0.25 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2026 (estimated) | 0.0700 |
| Sept. 30, 2026 | 0.0600 |
| June 30, 2026 | 0.0600 |
| March 31, 2026 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2025 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 30, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| June 27, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| March 28, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2024 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 30, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| June 28, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| March 29, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2023 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 29, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| June 30, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| March 31, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2022 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| June 30, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| March 31, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2021 |
0.66 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2021 | 0.0400 |
| Oct. 4, 2021 | 0.5400 |
| June 30, 2021 | 0.0400 |
| March 31, 2021 | 0.0400 |
| ▸2020 |
0.66 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2020 | 0.5400 |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| June 30, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| March 31, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| ▸2019 |
0.74 USD
|
| Dec. 27, 2019 | 0.0300 |
| Sept. 30, 2019 | 0.6500 |
| June 28, 2019 | 0.0300 |
| March 29, 2019 | 0.0300 |
| ▸2018 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2018 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 28, 2018 | 0.0250 |
| June 29, 2018 | 0.0250 |
| March 30, 2018 | 0.0250 |
| ▸2017 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2017 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 29, 2017 | 0.0250 |
| June 30, 2017 | 0.0250 |
| March 31, 2017 | 0.0250 |
| ▸2016 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 28, 2016 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 27, 2016 | 0.0250 |
| June 28, 2016 | 0.0250 |
| March 29, 2016 | 0.0250 |
| ▸2015 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 29, 2015 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 30, 2015 | 0.0250 |
| June 30, 2015 | 0.0250 |
| March 31, 2015 | 0.0250 |
| ▸2014 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 2014 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 30, 2014 | 0.0250 |
| June 30, 2014 | 0.0250 |
| April 4, 2014 | 0.0250 |
| ▸2013 |
0.10 USD
|
| Dec. 30, 2013 | 0.0250 |
| Sept. 10, 2013 | 0.0250 |
| May 31, 2013 | 0.0250 |
| March 29, 2013 | 0.0250 |
| ▸2012 |
0.82 USD
|
| Dec. 26, 2012 | 0.7500 |
| Sept. 4, 2012 | 0.0250 |
| May 25, 2012 | 0.0250 |
| March 19, 2012 | 0.0200 |
| ▸2011 |
0.08 USD
|
| Dec. 19, 2011 | 0.0200 |
| Sept. 6, 2011 | 0.0200 |
| May 27, 2011 | 0.0200 |
| March 11, 2011 | 0.0200 |
| ▸2010 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 10, 2010 | 0.0200 |
| Sept. 10, 2010 | 0.0200 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Sep 30, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.06 USD |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Jun 30, 2026 | Paid | 0.06 USD |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Mar 31, 2026 | Paid | 0.06 USD |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Dec 29, 2025 | Paid | 0.06 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| Jan. 6, 1998 | 1.5 |
| July 25, 2003 | 1.5 |
| Dec. 8, 2003 | 1.5 |
| Dec. 27, 2005 | 1.5 |
| June 17, 2013 | 1.5 |
| July 10, 2017 | 1.66667 |
| Aug. 14, 2020 | 1.5 |
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