Why Marten Transport, Ltd.’s (MRTN) Stock Is Down 5.77%

By Jenna Brashear
April 07, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Marten Transport, Ltd. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock price such as:

  • Marten Transport, Ltd.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for MRTN from analysts
  • MRTN’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN)

Before we jump into Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

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.

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Marten Transport, Ltd.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of April 07, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock price was $13.640.

Marten Transport, Ltd. is down 0.8% from its previous closing price of $13.750.

During the last market session, Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock traded between $13.600 and $13.860. Currently, there are approximately 81.52 million shares outstanding for Marten Transport, Ltd..

Marten Transport, Ltd.’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 65.0, which is high compared to the Ground Transportation industry median of 33.3. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Marten Transport, Ltd. Stock Price History

Marten Transport, Ltd.’s (MRTN) price is currently up 3.88% so far this month.

During the month of April, Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock price has reached a high of $13.860 and a low of $13.010.

Over the last year, Marten Transport, Ltd. has hit prices as high as $15.420 and as low as $9.350. Year to date, Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock is up 19.86%.

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What Caused Marten Transport, Ltd. Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of April 07, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Marten Transport, Ltd.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Marten Transport, Ltd.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Marten Transport, Ltd.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a C, which means it is considered to be Average.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Marten Transport, Ltd. (MRTN) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Marten Transport, Ltd.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of April 07, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -0.36%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 49 and is considered to be Average.

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Marten Transport, Ltd. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of April 7, 2026, Marten Transport, Ltd.’s stock price is $13.640, which is down 0.8% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Marten Transport, Ltd. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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