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Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

Q: Does MRTN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) offers a 2.04% cash dividend yield ($0.24 annualized) and 3.84% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

$11.76 +0.86% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $960.3M

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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.1% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MRTN)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.5%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

3.84% Total Yield

2.04% Cash ($0.24/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

14% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (8.8% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $23,243

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $893/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.9K

Yr 1

$11.8K

Yr 2

$12.9K

Yr 3

$14.0K

Yr 4

$15.2K

Yr 5

$16.6K

Yr 6

$18.0K

Yr 7

$19.6K

Yr 8

$21.4K

Yr 9

$23.2K

Yr 10

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MRTN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -22.02%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $11.76H $11.80L $11.61C $11.76VOL 546.3K

RES: $16.64SUP: $10.61SMA50: $13.25SMA200: $14.49

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

39.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Industrials Rank #118 of 485 ⚔️ HTLD vs MRTN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (MRTN vs. HTLD, CVLG, WERN, ULH)

Industry: Trucking Freight/Courier Services (19 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) ranks #118 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #255 by equity capitalization ($960.3M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MRTN leads on earnings valuation at 55.1x trailing P/E, while MRTN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.5% ROIC and — gross margin. MRTN currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 65/100 (C).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
MRTN ACTIVE Marten Transport Ltd.	C	65/100	55.1x	—	2.5%	+0.86%	$960.3M	Benchmark Subject
HTLD Heartland Express Inc.	D	44/100	—	—	-5.1%	+1.87%	$802.7M	/htld-vs-mrtn →
CVLG Covenant Logistics Group Inc. (Class A)	D	47/100	101.0x	—	0.4%	-0.52%	$731.4M	/cvlg-vs-mrtn →
WERN Werner Enterprises Inc.	D	45/100	—	—	0.4%	+1.84%	$1.66B	/wern-vs-mrtn →
ULH Universal Logistics Holdings Inc.	D-	39/100	—	—	-4.2%	+2.23%	$459.3M	/ulh-vs-mrtn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000799167

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 , and -100.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $17.4M, operating cash flow of $93.5M, and free cash flow of $93.5M (-30.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, MRTN closed FY2025 with $949.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	$17.4M	$93.5M	$93.5M	$949.8M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	$26.9M	$134.8M	$134.8M	$968.8M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$1.13B	$70.4M	$164.4M	$164.4M	—	—

3. MRTN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MRTN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ: MRTN) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $11.76 (+0.86% 1D, market cap $960.3M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, MRTN ranks #118 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MRTN compare to HTLD and CVLG in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Trucking Freight/Courier Services), MRTN carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 55.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.5%. By comparison, HTLD (Heartland Express Inc.) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.1%, cap $802.7M) and CVLG (Covenant Logistics Group Inc. (Class A)) posts a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 101.0x, ROIC 0.4%, cap $731.4M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MRTN leads on earnings multiple (55.1x) while MRTN leads on capital efficiency (2.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MRTN?

Per MRTN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000799167), Marten Transport Ltd. generated $0 in revenue, $17.4M in net income, and $93.5M in free cash flow against $949.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 55x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MRTN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MRTN last traded at $11.76 (+0.86% on volume of 893,539 shares), positioning the stock -11.25% below its 50-day simple moving average ($13.25) and -18.84% below its 200-day simple moving average ($14.49). Across its 52-week range of $9.35 to $18.48, MRTN sits at the 26.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 31.0 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.5% ($11.00 to $12.52).

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Does MRTN pay a dividend and is it safe?

Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) offers a 2.04% cash dividend yield ($0.24 annualized) and 3.84% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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