Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) Stock Price & Analysis
Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) fell 3.44% to USD 16.3 as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
MRTN last closed at USD 16.88; the session ranged USD 15.88–16.63 on volume of 957,282 shares. Market capitalization is $1.33B, with a 52-week range of USD 9.35–18.48 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC)
| Price | USD 16.3 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.44% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 16.88 |
| Open | USD 16.56 |
| Day Range | USD 15.88 – 16.63 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 9.35 – 18.48 |
| Volume | 957,282 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.33B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (MRTN)
Nexqual's technical model rates MRTN "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.43 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 17.17) |
| MACD | -0.02 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MRTN)
Wall Street analysts rate MRTN "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 18.5 (range USD 18–19), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 18.5 |
| High Target | USD 19 |
| Low Target | USD 18 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (MRTN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.09 |
| Revenue Estimate | $227.05M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.02 vs est 0.02 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.05 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.03 vs est 0.04 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MRTN)
| Total Revenue | $857.65M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -2.80% |
| Gross Margin | +22.69% |
| Operating Margin | +2.34% |
| Profit Margin | +1.47% |
| ROE | +1.65% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.02 |
| Current Ratio | 2.5 |
| Total Cash | $103.98M |
| Total Debt | $119,000 |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MRTN)
Nexqual rates Marten Transport Ltd's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -8% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 23%, operating 2% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $104M cash, no debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 2%, ROA 0.5% |
Ownership (MRTN)
| Insider Ownership | +29.32% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +71.05% |
| Shares Outstanding | 81.59M |
| Float | 57.64M |
| Short % of Float | +8.97% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Leadership (MRTN)
Marten Transport Ltd is led by Randolph L. Marten (age 72), CEO & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman of the Board | Randolph L. Marten (age 72) |
|---|---|
| President | Douglas Paul Petit (age 58) |
| Executive VP & CFO | James J. Hinnendael (age 62) |
| Executive VP & COO | Adam D. Phillips (age 47) |
| Executive VP & CTO | Randall J. Baier (age 54) |
Major Backers & Investors (MRTN)
Notable institutional backers of Marten Transport Ltd include American Century Companies Inc, Nuance Investments, LLC, Fidelity, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.13% |
| Nuance Investments, LLC | 5.9% |
| Fidelity | 2.5% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.17% |
| Boston Partners | 2.08% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 17.94% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.06% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6% |
| State Street | 3.18% |
| Geode Capital | 1.8% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC.
From Marten Transport Ltd's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 03:07 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.