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Marten Transport Announces Second Quarter Results

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Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) reported Q2 2025 financial results showing a decline in performance. The company posted net income of $7.2 million ($0.09 per diluted share), down from $7.9 million ($0.10 per share) in Q2 2024. Operating revenue decreased to $229.9 million from $246.2 million year-over-year.

Key metrics include operating income of $9.7 million (vs. $10.0 million in Q2 2024) and operating expenses at 95.8% of revenue. The company's dedicated and brokerage operations showed resilience, though earnings were pressured by the freight market recession's oversupply and weak demand, along with inflationary costs and freight rate reductions.

Management remains focused on minimizing market impacts while pursuing profitable organic growth opportunities, particularly those expected from industry capacity exits due to increased English Language Proficiency and B-1 visa regulation enforcement.

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 evidenziando un calo delle performance. La società ha registrato un utile netto di 7,2 milioni di dollari (0,09 dollari per azione diluita), in diminuzione rispetto ai 7,9 milioni di dollari (0,10 dollari per azione) del secondo trimestre 2024. I ricavi operativi sono scesi a 229,9 milioni di dollari dai 246,2 milioni di dollari anno su anno.

Le metriche chiave includono un reddito operativo di 9,7 milioni di dollari (contro i 10,0 milioni del secondo trimestre 2024) e spese operative pari al 95,8% dei ricavi. Le operazioni dedicate e di intermediazione dell'azienda hanno mostrato resilienza, sebbene i guadagni siano stati influenzati dalla recessione del mercato del trasporto merci, caratterizzata da un eccesso di offerta e debole domanda, oltre che da costi inflazionistici e riduzioni delle tariffe di trasporto.

La direzione rimane concentrata nel minimizzare gli impatti di mercato perseguendo opportunità di crescita organica redditizie, in particolare quelle attese dall'uscita di capacità nel settore dovuta all'aumento del livello di competenza nella lingua inglese e all'applicazione delle normative sui visti B-1.

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) presentó los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 mostrando un descenso en su desempeño. La compañía reportó un ingreso neto de 7,2 millones de dólares (0,09 dólares por acción diluida), frente a 7,9 millones de dólares (0,10 dólares por acción) en el segundo trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos operativos disminuyeron a 229,9 millones de dólares desde 246,2 millones año con año.

Las métricas clave incluyen un ingreso operativo de 9,7 millones de dólares (vs. 10,0 millones en el segundo trimestre de 2024) y gastos operativos que representan el 95,8% de los ingresos. Las operaciones dedicadas y de corretaje de la empresa mostraron resiliencia, aunque las ganancias se vieron presionadas por la recesión del mercado de carga debido al exceso de oferta y la débil demanda, junto con costos inflacionarios y reducciones en las tarifas de flete.

La dirección sigue enfocada en minimizar los impactos del mercado mientras busca oportunidades de crecimiento orgánico rentable, especialmente aquellas esperadas por las salidas de capacidad en la industria derivadas del aumento en la competencia en inglés y la aplicación de regulaciones para visas B-1.

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Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 montrant un déclin de ses performances. La société a enregistré un bénéfice net de 7,2 millions de dollars (0,09 dollar par action diluée), en baisse par rapport à 7,9 millions de dollars (0,10 dollar par action) au deuxième trimestre 2024. Le chiffre d'affaires opérationnel a diminué à 229,9 millions de dollars contre 246,2 millions d'une année sur l'autre.

Les indicateurs clés comprennent un résultat opérationnel de 9,7 millions de dollars (contre 10,0 millions au T2 2024) et des charges opérationnelles représentant 95,8 % du chiffre d'affaires. Les opérations dédiées et de courtage de l'entreprise ont montré une certaine résilience, bien que les bénéfices aient été impactés par la récession du marché du fret due à une offre excédentaire et une demande faible, ainsi que par des coûts inflationnistes et des réductions des tarifs de fret.

La direction reste concentrée sur la minimisation des impacts du marché tout en poursuivant des opportunités de croissance organique rentable, notamment celles attendues suite aux sorties de capacité dans le secteur dues à l'amélioration de la maîtrise de l'anglais et à l'application des réglementations sur les visas B-1.

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) meldete die Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 mit einem Rückgang der Leistung. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen Nettoertrag von 7,2 Millionen US-Dollar (0,09 US-Dollar je verwässerter Aktie), verglichen mit 7,9 Millionen US-Dollar (0,10 US-Dollar je Aktie) im zweiten Quartal 2024. Der Betriebsumsatz sank im Jahresvergleich auf 229,9 Millionen US-Dollar von 246,2 Millionen US-Dollar.

Wichtige Kennzahlen umfassen einen Betriebsgewinn von 9,7 Millionen US-Dollar (gegenüber 10,0 Millionen US-Dollar im zweiten Quartal 2024) und Betriebskosten von 95,8 % des Umsatzes. Die dedizierten und Vermittlungsaktivitäten des Unternehmens zeigten Widerstandsfähigkeit, obwohl die Gewinne durch das Überangebot und die schwache Nachfrage auf dem Frachtmarkt sowie durch inflationsbedingte Kosten und Frachtratenkürzungen unter Druck standen.

Das Management bleibt darauf fokussiert, Markteinflüsse zu minimieren und gleichzeitig rentable organische Wachstumschancen zu verfolgen, insbesondere solche, die durch Kapazitätsabgänge in der Branche aufgrund verbesserter Englischkenntnisse und der Durchsetzung von B-1-Visa-Vorschriften erwartet werden.

Positive
  • Brokerage revenue increased 6.6% to $39.9 million in Q2 2025
  • Truckload operating income improved 110.2% to $2.3 million
  • Operating ratio improved slightly to 95.8% from 95.9% year-over-year
  • Strong cash position with $35.1 million in cash and cash equivalents
Negative
  • Net income decreased 8.9% to $7.2 million in Q2 2025
  • Operating revenue declined 6.6% to $229.9 million
  • Dedicated revenue dropped 11.6% to $71.9 million
  • Intermodal revenue fell 22.3% to $11.7 million
  • Total fleet size reduced to 2,928 tractors from 3,126 year-over-year

Insights

Marten Transport's Q2 earnings show continued pressure from freight recession despite some operational bright spots.

Marten Transport's Q2 2025 results reveal the ongoing challenges in the freight transportation sector, with net income declining to $7.2 million ($0.09 per share) from $7.9 million ($0.10 per share) year-over-year. Revenue contracted by 6.6% to $229.9 million, reflecting the persistent freight market recession characterized by oversupply and weak demand.

Looking deeper at segment performance, there's an interesting dichotomy. The Truckload segment showed remarkable resilience with a 110.2% increase in operating income despite a 5.4% revenue decline. This suggests effective cost management and operational efficiency improvements in their core business. Meanwhile, the Dedicated segment saw operating income decrease by 18.4%, Intermodal continued to operate at a loss, and Brokerage income declined slightly.

The six-month results tell a more concerning story with a 34.3% drop in net income compared to H1 2024. Operating ratio (expenses as percentage of revenue) deteriorated from 94.8% to 96.1% excluding fuel surcharges, indicating margin compression from inflationary pressures.

From a balance sheet perspective, Marten has maintained financial stability with cash more than doubling to $35.1 million from $17.3 million at year-end 2024. This liquidity provides a cushion against continued market challenges and positions them for potential opportunistic investments as competitors struggle.

The company's strategy focuses on its multifaceted business model, particularly leveraging dedicated and brokerage operations which have shown relative strength. Management anticipates potential relief from capacity exits driven by increased regulatory enforcement, which could gradually improve the supply-demand balance in the coming quarters.

MONDOVI, Wis., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marten Transport, Ltd. (Nasdaq/GS:MRTN) today reported net income of $7.2 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared with $7.9 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, net income was $11.5 million, or 14 cents per diluted share, compared with $17.5 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, for the 2024 six-month period.

Operating revenue was $229.9 million for the second quarter of 2025 compared with $246.2 million for the second quarter of 2024. Excluding fuel surcharges, operating revenue was $203.8 million for the 2025 quarter compared with $213.5 million for the 2024 quarter. Fuel surcharge revenue decreased to $26.1 million for the 2025 quarter from $32.7 million for the 2024 quarter.

Operating revenue was $453.1 million for the first six months of 2025 compared with $495.9 million for the first six months of 2024. Excluding fuel surcharges, operating revenue was $399.6 million for the 2025 period compared with $429.3 million for the 2024 period. Fuel surcharge revenue decreased to $53.5 million for the 2025 period from $66.6 million for the 2024 period.

Operating income was $9.7 million for the second quarter of 2025 compared with $10.0 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Operating income was $15.6 million for the first six months of 2025 compared with $22.2 million for the first six months of 2024.

Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue were 95.8% for the 2025 quarter and 95.9% for the 2024 quarter. Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue, with both amounts net of fuel surcharges, were 95.2% for the 2025 quarter and 95.3% for the 2024 quarter.

Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue were 96.6% for the first six months of 2025 and 95.5% for the first six months of 2024. Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue, with both amounts net of fuel surcharges, were 96.1% for the 2025 period and 94.8% for the 2024 period.

Executive Chairman Randolph L. Marten stated, “Our unique multifaceted business model’s value continued to be highlighted by the operating results of our dedicated and brokerage operations for the first six months of this year and throughout last year. Our earnings have continued to be heavily pressured by the considerable duration and depth of the freight market recession’s oversupply and weak demand - and the cumulative impact of inflationary operating costs, freight rate reductions and freight network disruptions.�

“We remain focused on minimizing the freight market’s impact - and the impact of the U.S. and global economies with the current trade policy volatility - while investing in and positioning our operations to capitalize on profitable organic growth opportunities. We expect such growth opportunities to be positively impacted by anticipated additional industry capacity exits relating to increased enforcement of the English Language Proficiency and B-1 visa regulations.�

Marten Transport, with headquarters in Mondovi, Wis., is a multifaceted business offering a network of time and temperature-sensitive and dry truck-based transportation and distribution capabilities across Marten’s six distinct business platforms � Temperature-Sensitive and Dry Truckload, Dedicated, Intermodal, Brokerage and MRTN de Mexico. Marten is one of the leading temperature-sensitive truckload carriers in the United States, specializing in transporting and distributing food, beverages and other consumer packaged goods that require a temperature-controlled or insulated environment. The Company offers service in the United States, Mexico and Canada, concentrating on expedited movements for high-volume customers. Marten’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol MRTN.

This press release contains certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include a discussion of Marten’s prospects for future growth, including the impact of the freight market and U.S. and global economies with the current trade policy volatility along with the impact of additional industry capacity exits relating to increased enforcement of the English Language Proficiency and B-1 visa regulations, and by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors known to the Company that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACTS: Tim Kohl, Chief Executive Officer, Doug Petit, President, and Jim Hinnendael, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Marten Transport, Ltd., 715-926-4216.


MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30,December 31,
(In thousands, except share information)20252024
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$35,052$17,267
Receivables:
Trade, net91,43289,992
Other7,3875,364
Prepaid expenses and other21,94225,888
Total current assets155,813138,511
Property and equipment:
Revenue equipment, buildings and land, office equipment and other1,207,3991,198,737
Accumulated depreciation(373,131)(370,124)
Net property and equipment834,268828,613
Other noncurrent assets1,7351,633
Total assets$991,816$968,757
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS� EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$44,894$25,781
Insurance and claims accruals43,81744,246
Accrued and other current liabilities27,97423,492
Total current liabilities116,68593,519
Deferred income taxes104,098107,034
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities317282
Total liabilities221,100200,835
Stockholders� equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value per share; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding--
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 192,000,000 shares authorized; 81,520,424 shares at June 30, 2025, and 81,463,938 shares at December 31, 2024, issued and outstanding815815
Additional paid-in capital53,99452,941
Retained earnings715,907714,166
Total stockholders� equity770,716767,922
Total liabilities and stockholders� equity$991,816$968,757


MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
ThreeMonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share information)2025202420252024
Operating revenue$229,922$246,238$453,074$495,910
Operating expenses (income):
Salaries, wages and benefits78,57086,519157,370175,281
Purchased transportation43,12343,23580,77985,049
Fuel and fuel taxes32,59138,80965,70878,370
Supplies and maintenance15,60616,47231,11932,542
Depreciation27,30728,20654,77756,733
Operating taxes and licenses2,4512,5394,8685,114
Insurance and claims15,85212,55929,22924,216
Communications and utilities2,1642,2974,4434,668
Gain on disposition of revenue equipment(5,182)(2,532)(6,847)(3,703)
Other7,7068,16016,03515,416
Total operating expenses220,188236,264437,481473,686
Operating income9,7349,97415,59322,224
Other(436)(1,014)(785)(1,810)
Income before income taxes10,17010,98816,37824,034
Income taxes expense2,9843,0994,8576,499
Net income$7,186$7,889$11,521$17,535
Basic earnings per common share$0.09$0.10$0.14$0.22
Diluted earnings per common share$0.09$0.10$0.14$0.22
Dividends declared per common share$0.06$0.06$0.12$0.12


MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
DollarPercentage
ChangeChange
Three MonthsThree MonthsThree Months
EndedEndedEnded
June 30,June 30,June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)202520242025 vs. 20242025 vs. 2024
Operating revenue:
Truckload revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue$92,484$96,046$(3,562)(3.7)%
Truckload fuel surcharge revenue14,00216,477(2,475)(15.0)
Total Truckload revenue106,486112,523(6,037)(5.4)
Dedicated revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue61,33867,444(6,106)(9.1)
Dedicated fuel surcharge revenue10,53613,822(3,286)(23.8)
Total Dedicated revenue71,87481,266(9,392)(11.6)
Intermodal revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue10,09312,660(2,567)(20.3)
Intermodal fuel surcharge revenue1,6102,404(794)(33.0)
Total Intermodal revenue11,70315,064(3,361)(22.3)
Brokerage revenue39,85937,3852,4746.6
Total operating revenue$229,922$246,238$(16,316)(6.6)%
Operating income/(loss):
Truckload$2,344$1,115$1,229110.2%
Dedicated5,4296,650(1,221)(18.4)
Intermodal(735)(684)(51)(7.5)
Brokerage2,6962,893(197)(6.8)
Total operating income$9,734$9,974$(240)(2.4)%
Operating ratio:
Truckload97.8%99.0%
Dedicated92.491.8
Intermodal106.3104.5
Brokerage93.292.3
Consolidated operating ratio95.8%95.9%
Operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges:
Truckload97.5%98.8%
Dedicated91.190.1
Intermodal107.3105.4
Brokerage93.292.3
Consolidated operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges95.2%95.3%


MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
DollarPercentage
ChangeChange
Six MonthsSix MonthsSix Months
EndedEndedEnded
June 30,June 30,June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)202520242025 vs. 20242025 vs. 2024
Operating revenue:
Truckload revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue$182,590$191,068$(8,478)(4.4)%
Truckload fuel surcharge revenue28,28733,006(4,719)(14.3)
Total Truckload revenue210,877224,074(13,197)(5.9)
Dedicated revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue123,743139,182(15,439)(11.1)
Dedicated fuel surcharge revenue21,75628,544(6,788)(23.8)
Total Dedicated revenue145,499167,726(22,227)(13.3)
Intermodal revenue, net of fuel surcharge revenue20,36125,941(5,580)(21.5)
Intermodal fuel surcharge revenue3,4595,095(1,636)(32.1)
Total Intermodal revenue23,82031,036(7,216)(23.3)
Brokerage revenue72,87873,074(196)(0.3)
Total operating revenue$453,074$495,910$(42,836)(8.6)%
Operating income/(loss):
Truckload$2,044$1,604$44027.4%
Dedicated10,28315,908(5,625)(35.4)
Intermodal(1,590)(878)(712)(81.1)
Brokerage4,8565,590(734)(13.1)
Total operating income$15,593$22,224$(6,631)(29.8)%
Operating ratio:
Truckload99.0%99.3%
Dedicated92.990.5
Intermodal106.7102.8
Brokerage93.392.4
Consolidated operating ratio96.6%95.5%
Operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges:
Truckload98.9%99.2%
Dedicated91.788.6
Intermodal107.8103.4
Brokerage93.392.4
Consolidated operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges96.1%94.8%


MARTEN TRANSPORT, LTD.
OPERATING STATISTICS
(Unaudited)
Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
2025202420252024
Truckload Segment:
Revenue (in thousands)$106,486$112,523$210,877$224,074
Average revenue, net of fuel surcharges, per tractor per week(1)$4,209$4,093$4,203$4,044
Average tractors(1)1,6901,8051,6801,817
Average miles per trip524528531533
Non-revenue miles percentage(2)11.0%11.6%11.1%12.1%
Total miles (in thousands)39,22140,84777,49480,550
Dedicated Segment:
Revenue (in thousands)$71,874$81,266$145,499$167,726
Average revenue, net of fuel surcharges, per tractor per week(1)$3,807$3,754$3,827$3,768
Average tractors(1)1,2391,3821,2511,421
Average miles per trip301323305326
Non-revenue miles percentage(2)1.3%1.1%1.4%1.1%
Total miles (in thousands)25,13228,23150,36857,311
Intermodal Segment:
Revenue (in thousands)$11,703$15,064$23,820$31,036
Loads3,5554,4647,2129,053
Average tractors7712177123
Brokerage Segment:
Revenue (in thousands)$39,859$37,385$72,878$73,074
Loads24,09422,70044,51042,761
At June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024:
Total tractors(1)2,9283,126
Average age of company tractors (in years)2.11.8
Total trailers5,1645,539
Average age of company trailers (in years)5.05.0
Ratio of trailers to tractors(1)1.81.8
Total refrigerated containers786787


Three MonthsSix Months
Ended June 30,Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2025202420252024
Net cash provided by operating activities$33,153$35,821$69,368$81,543
Net cash used for investing activities(33,115)(27,776)(41,528)(48,025)
Net cash used for financing activities(4,891)(4,576)(10,055)(9,532)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic81,51081,38181,50281,365
Diluted81,51781,44681,51281,442


(1)Includes tractors driven by both company-employed drivers and independent contractors. Independent contractors provided 80 and 90 tractors as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(2)Represents the percentage of miles for which the company is not compensated.

FAQ

What was Marten Transport's (MRTN) earnings per share in Q2 2025?

Marten Transport reported earnings of $0.09 per diluted share in Q2 2025, compared to $0.10 per share in Q2 2024.

How much revenue did MRTN generate in Q2 2025?

MRTN generated total operating revenue of $229.9 million in Q2 2025, down from $246.2 million in Q2 2024.

What was Marten Transport's operating income for Q2 2025?

Marten Transport's operating income was $9.7 million for Q2 2025, slightly down from $10.0 million in Q2 2024.

How did MRTN's different segments perform in Q2 2025?

In Q2 2025, Truckload revenue was $106.5 million (-5.4%), Dedicated revenue $71.9 million (-11.6%), Intermodal revenue $11.7 million (-22.3%), and Brokerage revenue $39.9 million (+6.6%).

What factors affected Marten Transport's Q2 2025 performance?

Performance was impacted by freight market recession's oversupply, weak demand, inflationary operating costs, freight rate reductions, and freight network disruptions.
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