Inside the research
Marten Transport, Ltd.
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Price overview
$12.87
▲ +0.03 (+0.2%)
| 52w hi | $18.14 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $9.24 |
| Vol | 983.50K |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.38
| Short | -0.08 |
|---|---|
| Medium | -0.52 |
| Long | -0.71 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
Marten Transport, Ltd.
Industrials · Trucking
| Market cap | $1.05B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $947.36M |
| Trailing P/E | 85.80x |
| Forward P/E | 19.80x |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.31x |
| P / S (ttm) | 1.22x |
| Profit margin | 1.5% |
| Return on equity | 1.6% |
| Revenue growth | -2.8% |
| Earnings growth | -25.8% |
| Debt / equity | 0.05 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.00 | |
| Sector | -0.01 | |
| Technical | -0.33 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.28 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
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.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 0.76 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.39 |
| Annual vol | 31.2% |
| Annual ret | -9.9% |
| Sharpe | -0.32 |
| Max DD | -48.5% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-06-18 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2026-05-11 | Officer / Director Change, Shareholder Vote… | read |
| 2026-04-23 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2026-01-27 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-10-23 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-10-06 | Officer / Director Change, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-08-19 | Officer / Director Change, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-07-16 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-05-12 | Officer / Director Change, Shareholder Vote… | read |
| 2025-04-16 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-02-19 | Officer / Director Change | read |
Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Role | Action | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | MARTEN RANDOLPH L | Chairman of the Board and | Gift | 1.20K | — |
| 2026-05-05 | HAGNESS LARRY B | Grant | 4.10K | — | |
| 2026-05-05 | IVERSON KATHLEEN P | Grant | 4.10K | — | |
| 2026-05-05 | Booth Ronald Richard | Grant | 4.10K | — | |
| 2026-05-05 | BAUER JERRY M | Grant | 4.10K | — | |
| 2026-05-05 | DEMOREST ROBERT L | Grant | 4.10K | — | |
| 2026-05-05 | Hinnendael James J | EVP & Chief Financial Off | Grant | 6.77K | — |
| 2026-05-05 | MARTEN RANDOLPH L | Chairman of the Board and | Grant | 12.30K | — |
| 2026-05-05 | Jones Patricia L | Grant | 4.10K | — | |
| 2026-05-05 | Phillips Adam Daniel | EVP & Chief Operating Off | Grant | 4.66K | — |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | $0 |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 0 |
| Insider bias | Neutral |
| 13F holders | 0 |
| Top-5 share | 0.0% |
| HHI | 0 (—) |
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2011–2025 · 15 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.26B | +6.4% | |
| Operating income | $22.91M | -1.8% | |
| Net income | $26.92M | +2.2% | |
| Cash from ops | $93.49M | +2.7% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $12.82 | $13.08 | $12.66 | $12.87 | 983.50K |
| Sep 24 | $13.27 | $13.31 | $12.82 | $12.84 | 713.90K |
| Sep 23 | $13.28 | $13.34 | $13.08 | $13.17 | 689.90K |
| Sep 22 | $13.36 | $13.53 | $13.29 | $13.34 | 567.70K |
| Sep 21 | $13.55 | $13.61 | $13.07 | $13.22 | 744.00K |
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