Marten Transport is contending with declining revenue and a negative cash-flow-quality flag, though the stock is pulling back within a broader uptrend the engine still flags as constructive.
Thesis pillars
- Declining Revenue Headwind↑Improving
- Negative Free Cash Flow Quality↑Improving
- Momentum Pullback Uptrend↑Improving
- +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning
Pillars as of Jul 5, 2026
Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) Stock Analysis
Oversold Bounce setup · Inst Constrain edge
Industrials · Trucking
Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $11.66: Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.4/10 and A.R:R 2.1:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Negative price momentum; Below long-term trend.
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... Read more
Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $11.66: Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.4/10 and A.R:R 2.1:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Negative price momentum; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: Oversold RSI 27, near Bollinger lower, volume surge. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.
Passes 6/7 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 89d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum. Suitability: aggressive.
Recent developments
updated 2026-10-29Recent Developments — Marten Transport, Ltd.
Latest news
- NEWS Procter & Gamble To Rally Over 12%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Friday — benzinga Oct 23, 2026 neutral
- NEWS Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Marten Transport, Lowers Price Target to $12.5 — benzinga Oct 23, 2026 negative
- NEWS Marten Transport, Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results — fiscal.ai Oct 22, 2026
- NEWS 12 Industrials Stocks Moving In Thursday's After-Market Session — benzinga Oct 22, 2026 neutral
- NEWS Marten Transport Q3 EPS $0.04 Misses $0.07 Estimate, Sales $223.231M Miss $230.033M Estimate — benzinga Oct 22, 2026 negative
Generated 2026-10-29T11:48:40Z.
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2 floor-breakers
Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static
Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static
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Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $11.66: Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.4/10 and A.R:R 2.1:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Negative price momentum; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: Oversold RSI 27, near Bollinger lower, volume surge. Prior stop was $10.84. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.
Analyst target: $13.39 (+14.8% upside). Prior stop was $10.84. Stop-loss: $10.84.
Quality below floor (3.0 < 4.0).
Marten Transport, Ltd. trades at a P/E of 72.9 (forward 22.6). TrendMatrix value score: 7.1/10. Verdict: Sell.
9 analysts cover MRTN with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $16.
What does Marten Transport, Ltd. do?Marten Transport, Ltd. operates as a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier for shippers in the United States, Mexico,...
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.