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.

Yield 12m 1.93%
Payout Ratio 82.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -22.35%
Consistency Lifetime 83.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.56%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 20.42%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -9.7%
Total Return 5y: -11.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Cargo Ground Transportation

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
R 8,284 M 2.05% 5.69%
LSTR 5,109 M 2.47% 2.92%
TFII 9,786 M 2.04% 2.66%
SNDR 4,834 M 1.54% 2.32%
KNX 9,604 M 1.56% 1.82%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TFII 9,786 M 17.3% 92.9%
KNX 9,604 M 17.3% 90.2%
R 8,284 M 10.8% 96.9%
JBHT 21,448 M 10.5% 83.0%
SNDR 4,834 M 7.93% 85.2%

Quality Dividend Peers in Cargo Ground Transportation

TFII
TFI International
 2.04% Yield
R
Ryder System
 2.05% Yield
JBHT
JB Hunt Transport
 1.36% Yield
LSTR
Landstar System
 2.47% Yield

MRTN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 1250% 3.56%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.24%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 -92.6% 0.24%
2020-12-11 2020-12-14 2020-12-28 Quarterly 0.54 1250% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.04 -0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 33.4% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.03 -95.6% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.68 2166.7% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.03 20% N/A
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2016-12-12 2016-12-14 2016-12-28 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2016-09-09 2016-09-13 2016-09-27 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2016-06-10 2016-06-14 2016-06-28 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2015-03-13 2015-03-17 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-12-12 2014-12-16 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-09-12 2014-09-16 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-06-12 2014-06-16 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-03-19 2014-03-21 2014-04-04 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2013-12-13 2013-12-17 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2013-08-23 2013-08-27 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A

MRTN Dividend FAQ

Marten Transport Ltd. (NASDAQ:MRTN) is a temperature-sensitive truckload carrier serving shippers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Founded in 1946 and based in Mondovi, Wisconsin, the firm focuses on refrigerated and insulated freight as well as dry cargo.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRTN?

As of February 2026, MRTN`s dividend yield is 1.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.24 USD by the current share price of 13.56.

Does MRTN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MRTN paid a dividend of 0.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.06 USD.

How often does MRTN pay dividends?

MRTN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MRTN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

MRTN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MRTN for the next 4 payments are between 0.049 (-18.3%) and 0.143 (+138.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MRTN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.06 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRTN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Marten Transport (MRTN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRTN?

MRTN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -22.4% per year.
Negative growth: MRTN's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRTN?

MRTN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.56%. If you bought MRTN's shares at 15.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.56% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MRTN?

MRTN Payout Consistency is 83.7%. 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.

Does MRTN have a good Dividend Yield?

MRTN`s 1.93% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRTN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRTN is 82.8%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRTN?

MRTN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 20.42%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MRTN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRTN's Outstanding Shares?

Marten Transport's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.06% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MRTN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 14, 2020 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1986 47,364,500
1987 64,715,500 +36.63%
1988 64,715,500
1989 64,715,500
1990 64,715,500
1991 64,715,500
1992 64,715,500
1993 64,980,900 +0.41%
1994 127,985,700 +96.96%
1995 127,985,700
1996 127,985,700
1997 190,990,500 +49.23%
1998 190,990,500
1999 183,441,300 -3.95%
2000 53,480,800 -70.85%
2001 54,501,000 +1.91%
2002 53,578,100 -1.69%
2003 76,837,500 +43.41%
2004 79,659,900 +3.67%
2005 82,385,900 +3.42%
2006 82,035,700 -0.43%
2007 82,906,300 +1.06%
2008 81,896,300 -1.22%
2009 82,113,800 +0.27%
2010 82,365,000 +0.31%
2011 82,623,800 +0.31%
2012 83,088,800 +0.56%
2013 83,812,500 +0.87%
2014 84,242,500 +0.51%
2015 83,585,000 -0.78%
2016 81,925,000 -1.99%
2017 82,468,500 +0.66%
2018 82,521,000 +0.06%
2019 82,824,000 +0.37%
2020 83,311,000 +0.59%
2021 83,420,000 +0.13%
2022 81,391,000 -2.43%
2023 81,418,000 +0.03%
2024 81,507,000 +0.11%
2025 81,519,000 +0.01%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21