MRTN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield
MRTN has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| R NYSE Ryder System |
10,517 M | 1.87% | 5.98% |
| LSTR NASDAQ Landstar System |
7,178 M | 2.46% | 2.62% |
| TFII NYSE TFI International |
12,807 M | 1.73% | 2.08% |
| MRTN NASDAQ Marten Transport |
1,451 M | 1.87% | 1.75% |
| CVLG NYSE Covenant Logistics |
1,213 M | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| SNDR NYSE Schneider National |
6,688 M | 1.41% | 2.03% |
| WERN NASDAQ Werner Enterprises |
2,760 M | 1.73% | 1.37% |
| KNX NYSE Knight Transportation |
12,460 M | 1.36% | 1.70% |
| JBHT NASDAQ JB Hunt Transport |
28,021 M | 0.96% | 1.17% |
| ODFL NASDAQ Old Dominion Freight Line |
49,320 M | 0.64% | 0.93% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODFL NASDAQ Old Dominion Freight Line |
49,320 M | 23.40% | 100.0% |
| CVLG NYSE Covenant Logistics |
1,213 M | 17.47% | 99.0% |
| TFII NYSE TFI International |
12,807 M | 15.79% | 100.0% |
| KNX NYSE Knight Transportation |
12,460 M | 14.49% | 100.0% |
| R NYSE Ryder System |
10,517 M | 12.68% | 100.0% |
| LSTR NASDAQ Landstar System |
7,178 M | 11.87% | 91.7% |
| SNDR NYSE Schneider National |
6,688 M | 6.22% | 99.2% |
| JBHT NASDAQ JB Hunt Transport |
28,021 M | 4.46% | 100.0% |
| WERN NASDAQ Werner Enterprises |
2,760 M | 3.13% | 96.1% |
| ARCB NASDAQ ArcBest |
3,558 M | 4.10% | 98.3% |
MRTN Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.34% |
| 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-15 | 2025-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-13 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-16 | 2024-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-29 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.32% |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-15 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2023-06-15 | 2023-06-16 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.27% |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-03-17 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2022-12-12 | 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-16 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.3% |
| 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.06 | 0% | 0.35% |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-17 | 2022-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.06 | +50% | 0.31% |
| 2021-12-10 | 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-27 | Quarterly | 0.04 | -92.6% | 0.24% |
| 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-20 | 2021-10-04 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 3.56% |
MRTN Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, MRTN's dividend yield is 1.87%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.24 USD by the current share price of 17.65.
As of July 2026, MRTN paid a dividend of 0.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-16 and the payout was 0.06 USD.
MRTN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MRTN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MRTN for the next payments are between 0.06 (+0.0%) and 0.063 (+5.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.39%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
MRTN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.28% per year. Weak growth: MRTN's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
MRTN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.75%. If you bought MRTN's shares at 13.75 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.75% of your original purchase price.
MRTN Payout Consistency is 87.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Moderately consistent: Marten Transport has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
MRTN's 1.87% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRTN is 85.7%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.
MRTN's Overall Dividend Rating is 42.04%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
MRTN Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-14 02:37 UTC