Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, MRTN is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Marten Transport Ltd is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.05B. It ranks number 9 by market capitalization among the 13 Trucking (No Local) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 2.50x is the highest of the 13 peers that report one. Its D/E Ratio of 0.25x is the lowest of the 13 peers that report one.
For MRTN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 26.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.7%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How MRTN ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Trucking (No Local) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.05B | 9/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 67.84x | 4/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.37x | 10/13 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% | 3/11 |
| EPS | $0.19 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $9.38 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $10.50 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 1.6% | 6/13 |
| ROA | 1.3% | 6/13 |
| ROIC | 1.8% | 6/13 |
| Operating Margin | 1.9% | 7/13 |
| Net Margin | 1.5% | 6/13 |
| EBT Margin | 2.1% | 6/13 |
| Tax Rate | 28.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.50x | 1/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.25x | 13/13 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.25x | 13/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 1723.0x | 1/12 |
| Working Capital | $143M | 7/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $85M | 11/13 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -30.8% | 10/13 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.90x | 10/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 9.3x | 4/13 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.2x | 11/13 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 39 days | 10/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $858M | 11/13 |
| Operating Income | $16M | 8/13 |
| Net Income | $13M | 7/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | MRTN | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.24 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 126.3% | 3/8 |
| Shares Outstanding | 82M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -39.5% | 6/10 |
| EPS Growth | -40.6% | 6/11 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $238M | 24.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $104M | 10.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $92M | 9.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $190M | 19.8% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $67M | 7.0% of assets |
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Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Marten Transport Ltd (Trucking (No Local)): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| MRTN Marten Transport Ltd | ▶ | $1.05B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | ▼ | $39.17B |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | ▲ | $22.10B |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $10.60B |
| SAIA Saia Inc | ▶ | $9.11B |
| LSTR Landstar System Inc | ▲ | $5.93B |
| SNDR Schneider National, Inc. | ▶ | $5.53B |
| ARCB Arcbest Corp /Tx/ | ▲ | $2.91B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | ▲ | $2.00B |
| HTLD Heartland Express Inc | ▶ | $861M |
| CVLG Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. | ▶ | $780M |
| ULH Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $442M |
| PAMT Pamt Corp | ▲ | $250M |
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Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Marten Transport Ltd (MRTN) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, MRTN is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Marten Transport Ltd stock predictions?
For MRTN, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 26.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Marten Transport Ltd forecasts updated?
Marten Transport Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Marten Transport Ltd's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, MRTN included, share the SEC industry code Trucking (No Local). The largest are: Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), Hunt J B Transport Services Inc (JBHT), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX), Saia Inc (SAIA), Landstar System Inc (LSTR), Schneider National, Inc. (SNDR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.