Do Options Traders Know Something About MRTN Stock We Don't?
Investors need to pay close attention to Marten Transport stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Zacks Investment Research10/29/2026Neutral
MRTN
Marten Transport LtdNASDAQINDUSTRIALSTRUCKING
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$957.86M
P/E Ratio
73.38
EPS
$0.16
Beta
1.02
52W High
$18.34
52W Low
$9.18
50-Day MA
$12.99
200-Day MA
$14.47
Dividend Yield
2.00%
Profit Margin
1.55%
Forward P/E
17.64
PEG Ratio
1.83
About Marten Transport Ltd
Marten Transport, Ltd. is a temperature sensitive cargo truck for carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company is headquartered in Mondovi, Wisconsin.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $860.41M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $191.88M |
| EBITDA | $111.98M |
| Operating Margin | 0.02% |
| Return on Equity | 1.74% |
| Return on Assets | 0.44% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $10.54 |
| Book Value | $9.36 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.28 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 1.11 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.03 |
| EV/EBITDA | 131.91 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 30.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 1.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $81.59M |
| Float | $57.59M |
| % Insiders | 29.29% |
| % Institutions | 76.54% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
33.47%
HV 20-Day
31.69%
HV 30-Day
28.69%
HV 60-Day
24.92%
HV Rank
40.5%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($15.75 target)
1
Buy2
HoldLatest News
New Strong Sell Stocks for October 23rd
SKE, MRTN and CLSK have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 23, 2026.
Zacks Investment Research10/23/2026Negative
Marten Transport Announces Third Quarter Results
MONDOVI, Wis., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) today reported a 30.7% improvement in net income to $2.9 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, from $2.2 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2026, net income was $9.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, compared with $13.7 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, for the 2025 nine-month period.
GlobeNewsWire10/22/2026Neutral
Marten Transport (MRTN) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
Marten Transport (MRTN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research8/26/2026Positive
Is Marten Transport (MRTN) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?
Here is how Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research8/19/2026Positive
MARTEN TRANSPORT DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
MONDOVI, Wis., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2026.
GlobeNewsWire8/18/2026Neutral
Marten Transport Is Selling Assets But Continues To Trade At 20x Cycle-Average Earnings
Marten Transport is rated Hold as operational recovery lags peers despite management's optimistic freight cycle commentary. MRTN's revenues and margins declined, with fleet reductions and underinvestment driving lower volumes not offset by higher pricing. Valuation remains unattractive, trading at over 20x cycle-average earnings, with a modest 5% earnings yield even on normalized income.
Seeking Alpha8/7/2026Positive
Are Transportation Stocks Lagging Marten Transport (MRTN) This Year?
Here is how Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) and International Seaways (INSW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research8/3/2026Negative
Here's Why Marten Transport (MRTN) is Poised for a Turnaround After Losing 11.7% in 4 Weeks
Marten Transport (MRTN) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Zacks Investment Research7/28/2026Neutral
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Marten Transport, Ltd.
Does Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors?
Zacks Investment Research7/21/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 11/7/2026