Marten Transport stock gained 1.99 percent before Q3 results
Published on 10/04/2026 at 15:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Marten Transport (ISIN US5730751089) closed at USD 13.34 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, gaining 1.99 percent on the session. The next earnings event is scheduled for October 22, 2026, when the carrier is due to report third-quarter results, according to MarketBeat.
Q3 date follows weaker Q2 results
Marten Transport's second-quarter performance provides the key backdrop for the October report. According to MarketBeat, quarterly EPS was USD 0.07 against a USD 0.08 consensus estimate, while revenue reached USD 223.54 million versus a USD 227.10 million estimate.
The same Q2 comparison shows a 2.8 percent year-over-year revenue decline and EPS of USD 0.07 versus USD 0.09 in the prior-year quarter. That combination leaves the October 22 release centered on freight demand, operating efficiency and the pace of earnings recovery.
Consensus target stays above Nasdaq price
MarketBeat reports a Moderate Buy consensus based on one Strong Buy rating and three Hold ratings, with an average price target of USD 16.00. Against the October 2 price of USD 13.34, that target is 19.94 percent above the stock price.
Analyst action has also become more cautious. MarketBeat says Stephens lowered its price objective from USD 18.00 to USD 16.00 and kept an Equal Weight rating in a report dated July 24, 2026. The target reset matters because it places the consensus above the market price while reflecting the earnings pressure visible in Q2.
Nasdaq listing and valuation frame
Marten Transport operates temperature-sensitive truckload, dedicated and brokerage services across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Its investor-relations page identifies the company as a Nasdaq Global Select Market issuer under ticker MRTN and lists a fleet of more than 3,500 tractors, according to Marten Transport.
The October 2 market data put market capitalization at USD 1.1 billion and trading volume at 671,337 shares. The 52-week range of USD 9.35 to USD 18.48 places the stock 27.82 percent below its yearly high, leaving the upcoming earnings report as the next quantified test for the recovery narrative.
Marten Transport stock holds above USD 13
Marten Transport stock closed at USD 13.34 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026, with a 1.99 percent daily gain and market capitalization of USD 1.1 billion.
Marten Transport stock at a glance
- Company: Marten Transport, Ltd.
- ISIN: US5730751089
- Ticker: MRTN
- Trading venue: Nasdaq Global Select Market
- Price (as of October 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): Closing price USD 13.34
- Market capitalization: USD 1.1 billion (as of October 2, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 9.35-18.48 (as of October 2, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Trucking
Upcoming dates for Marten Transport stock
- October 22, 2026: Q3 2026 earnings release and conference call
