Is Marten Transport, Ltd. a good investment? Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) is currently trading at 18.13 USD.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 100.42. 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 July 22, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.47.
For income investors, Marten Transport, Ltd. pays a dividend yield of 1.32%. With a payout ratio of 135%, the dividend appears to be under pressure.
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.24 USD (1.32% 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 July 22, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 0.18.
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 |
0.07 USD
|
| March 16, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0750 |
| ▸2026 |
0.25 USD
|
| Dec. 14, 2026 (estimated) | 0.0700 |
| Sept. 14, 2026 (estimated) | 0.0600 |
| June 30, 2026 | 0.0600 |
| March 17, 2026 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2025 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 15, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 16, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| June 13, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| March 14, 2025 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2024 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 13, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 16, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| June 14, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| March 14, 2024 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2023 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 14, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 14, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| June 15, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| March 16, 2023 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2022 |
0.24 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| Sept. 15, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| June 15, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| March 16, 2022 | 0.0600 |
| ▸2021 |
0.66 USD
|
| Dec. 10, 2021 | 0.0400 |
| Sept. 17, 2021 | 0.5400 |
| June 15, 2021 | 0.0400 |
| March 16, 2021 | 0.0400 |
| ▸2020 |
0.63 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2020 | 0.5400 |
| Sept. 15, 2020 | 0.0400 |
| June 15, 2020 | 0.0267 |
| March 16, 2020 | 0.0267 |
| ▸2019 |
0.51 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2019 | 0.0200 |
| Aug. 23, 2019 | 0.4533 |
| June 13, 2019 | 0.0200 |
| March 14, 2019 | 0.0200 |
| ▸2018 |
0.07 USD
|
| Dec. 17, 2018 | 0.0167 |
| Sept. 13, 2018 | 0.0167 |
| June 14, 2018 | 0.0167 |
| March 16, 2018 | 0.0167 |
| ▸2017 |
0.05 USD
|
| Dec. 21, 2017 | 0.0167 |
| Sept. 14, 2017 | 0.0167 |
| June 14, 2017 | 0.0100 |
| March 22, 2017 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2016 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2016 | 0.0100 |
| Sept. 9, 2016 | 0.0100 |
| June 10, 2016 | 0.0100 |
| March 11, 2016 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2015 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2015 | 0.0100 |
| Sept. 14, 2015 | 0.0100 |
| June 12, 2015 | 0.0100 |
| March 13, 2015 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2014 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2014 | 0.0100 |
| Sept. 12, 2014 | 0.0100 |
| June 12, 2014 | 0.0100 |
| March 19, 2014 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2013 |
0.03 USD
|
| Dec. 13, 2013 | 0.0100 |
| Aug. 23, 2013 | 0.0100 |
| May 15, 2013 | 0.0067 |
| March 13, 2013 | 0.0067 |
| ▸2012 |
0.23 USD
|
| Dec. 7, 2012 | 0.2067 |
| Aug. 22, 2012 | 0.0067 |
| May 10, 2012 | 0.0067 |
| March 7, 2012 | 0.0053 |
| ▸2011 |
0.02 USD
|
| Dec. 7, 2011 | 0.0053 |
| Aug. 24, 2011 | 0.0053 |
| May 12, 2011 | 0.0053 |
| Feb. 24, 2011 | 0.0053 |
| ▸2010 |
0.01 USD
|
| Nov. 24, 2010 | 0.0053 |
| Aug. 26, 2010 | 0.0053 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Jun 30, 2026 | Upcoming | 0.06 USD |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Mar 17, 2026 | Paid | 0.06 USD |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Dec 15, 2025 | Paid | 0.06 USD |
| Marten Transport, Ltd. | Sep 16, 2025 | Paid | 0.06 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2003 | 1.500000 |
| Dec. 8, 2003 | 1.500000 |
| Dec. 27, 2005 | 1.500000 |
| June 17, 2013 | 1.500000 |
| July 10, 2017 | 1.666667 |
| Aug. 14, 2020 | 1.500000 |
| July 10, 2017 | 1.670000 |
| Jan. 6, 1998 | 1.500000 |
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