Marten Transport (MRTN) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $12.89, +0.94% vs the prior close of $12.77.
- Volume 839.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MRTN rises 0.9% to $12.89. Closed at $12.89, +0.94% vs the prior close of $12.77. Day range $12.76–$13.03, opened at $12.88.
MRTN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MRTN rises 0.9% to $12.89
- Closed at $12.89, +0.94% vs the prior close of $12.77. Day range $12.76–$13.03, opened at $12.88.
- Volume was 839.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 675.03K.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($13.86) and -11.1% vs its 200-day average ($14.50).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 30.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MRTN rises 1.2% to $12.77
- Closed at $12.77, +1.19% vs the prior close of $12.62. Day range $12.48–$12.79, opened at $12.51.
- Volume was 835.30K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 680.02K.
- Price is -8.1% vs its 50-day average ($13.90) and -11.9% vs its 200-day average ($14.49).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 30.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — MRTN dips 1.1% to $12.62, a 6-month low
- Closed at $12.62, -1.10% vs the prior close of $12.76. Day range $12.56–$12.96, opened at $12.85.
- Volume was 791.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 681.28K.
- Price is -9.5% vs its 50-day average ($13.94) and -12.9% vs its 200-day average ($14.48).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 31.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MRTN ends flat (+0.1%) to $12.76
- Closed at $12.76, +0.08% vs the prior close of $12.75. Day range $12.72–$12.83, opened at $12.75.
- Volume was 761.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 679.29K.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($13.99) and -11.9% vs its 200-day average ($14.48).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 31.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MRTN dips 0.3% to $12.75
- Closed at $12.75, -0.31% vs the prior close of $12.79. Day range $12.70–$12.87, opened at $12.80.
- Volume was 1.04M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 677.38K.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.03) and -11.9% vs its 200-day average ($14.47).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 31.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MRTN rises 0.9% to $12.79
- Closed at $12.79, +0.95% vs the prior close of $12.67. Day range $12.60–$12.82, opened at $12.67.
- Volume was 901.90K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 676.51K.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.07) and -11.6% vs its 200-day average ($14.46).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 30.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MRTN dips 1.6% to $12.67, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $12.67, -1.55% vs the prior close of $12.87. Day range $12.63–$12.96, opened at $12.76.
- Volume was 679.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 678.06K.
- Price is -10.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.12) and -12.4% vs its 200-day average ($14.46).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 31.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — MRTN dips 1.4% to $12.87
- Closed at $12.87, -1.38% vs the prior close of $13.05. Day range $12.84–$13.18, opened at $13.11.
- Volume was 629.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 685.44K.
- Price is -9.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.17) and -11.0% vs its 200-day average ($14.45).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 30.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MRTN dips 2.2% to $13.05
- Closed at $13.05, -2.17% vs the prior close of $13.34. Day range $12.99–$13.37, opened at $13.28.
- Volume was 720.00K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 690.82K.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.22) and -9.7% vs its 200-day average ($14.45).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 29.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MRTN rises 2.0% to $13.34
- Closed at $13.34, +1.99% vs the prior close of $13.08. Day range $13.25–$13.40, opened at $13.28.
- Volume was 671.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 696.83K.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($14.29) and -7.6% vs its 200-day average ($14.44).
- 52-week range $9.35–$18.48; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 27.8% below the 52-week high.
MRTN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MRTN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 25, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $5.34M (prior year $7.19M) (-25.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.07 (prior year $0.09) (-22.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jun 18, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Things to know before you trade MRTN
- Last results release: Jul 23, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 23, 2026, Jan 27, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 22, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.15% (largest 2.5%).
- Liquidity: about 813.52K shares (≈$10.49M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $12.89 vs a range of $9.35–$18.48 (39% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 16, 2026 ($0.06/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 0 sales.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 25, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jul 23, 2026.
- Share count: 81.66M shares outstanding (Jul 28, 2026), +0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Trucking (No Local).
MRTN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 12.88 | 13.03 | 12.76 | 12.89 | 839.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12.51 | 12.79 | 12.48 | 12.77 | 835.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12.85 | 12.96 | 12.56 | 12.62 | 791.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12.75 | 12.83 | 12.72 | 12.76 | 761.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 12.80 | 12.87 | 12.70 | 12.75 | 1.04M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 12.67 | 12.82 | 12.60 | 12.79 | 901.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 12.76 | 12.96 | 12.63 | 12.67 | 679.50K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 13.11 | 13.18 | 12.84 | 12.87 | 629.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 13.28 | 13.37 | 12.99 | 13.05 | 720.00K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 13.28 | 13.40 | 13.25 | 13.34 | 671.30K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 12.94 | 13.11 | 12.85 | 13.08 | 708.80K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 13.11 | 13.18 | 12.89 | 12.92 | 997.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 12.92 | 13.13 | 12.89 | 13.07 | 629.60K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 12.87 | 12.96 | 12.74 | 12.92 | 737.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 12.82 | 13.08 | 12.66 | 12.87 | 983.50K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 13.27 | 13.31 | 12.82 | 12.84 | 713.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 13.28 | 13.34 | 13.08 | 13.17 | 689.90K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 13.36 | 13.53 | 13.29 | 13.34 | 567.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 13.55 | 13.61 | 13.07 | 13.22 | 744.00K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 13.45 | 13.60 | 13.38 | 13.50 | 1.63M |
About Marten Transport
Marten Transport (MRTN) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Trucking (No Local)”. Its business address is in MONDOVI, WI. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 799167.
MRTN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry M Bauer | Director | May 7, 2026 |
| Ronald Richard Booth | Director | May 7, 2026 |
| Robert L Demorest | Director | May 7, 2026 |
| Larry B Hagness | Director | May 7, 2026 |
| Kathleen P Iverson | Director | May 7, 2026 |
| Patricia L Jones | Director | May 7, 2026 |
| Randolph L Marten | Chairman of the Board and CEO | Jul 30, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Randall John Baier | Exec. VP & Chief Tech. Officer | May 7, 2026 |
| James J Hinnendael | EVP & Chief Financial Officer | May 7, 2026 |
| Randolph L Marten | Chairman of the Board and CEO | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Douglas Paul Petit | President | May 7, 2026 |
| Adam Daniel Phillips | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | May 7, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No open-market insider buys or sales reported in the last 12 months. | ||||
MRTN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $17.44M | 0.21 | $93.49M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $26.92M | 0.33 | $134.81M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.13B | $70.37M | 0.86 | $164.38M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.26B | $110.35M | 1.35 | $219.49M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $973.64M | $85.43M | 1.02 | $171.20M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $955.49M, total liabilities $189.52M, cash $103.98M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MRTN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.88 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.83 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.46 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $10.69 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.15 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $12.83 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.30 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.69 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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