MRTN Dividend History & Yield
Marten Transport, Ltd. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $0.06 | $6.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 143 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $0.06 | $6.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 234 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $0.06 | $6.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 (in 325 days) | Sep 29, 2027 | $0.06 | $6.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MRTN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.24 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MRTN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 5,000 | $58,900 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 25,000 | $294,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 50,000 | $589,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.04%. $10,000 in MRTN would currently pay about $204 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MRTN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.06 | +50.0% |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | $0.04 | -92.6% |
| Sep 17, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 | $0.54 | +1250.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.04 | -92.6% |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $0.54 | +1250.0% |
MRTN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to MRTN's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MRTN scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Marten Transport, Ltd.
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.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Trucking. First dividend on our records: Aug 26, 2010. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MRTN dividend FAQ
When is MRTN's next ex-dividend date?
MRTN's next ex-dividend date is Dec 16, 2026 (in 52 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.06 per share, expected on Dec 30, 2026.
How often does MRTN pay dividends?
MRTN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.06 per share with an ex-date of Sep 16, 2026.
What is MRTN's dividend yield?
MRTN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.04%, based on $0.24 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $11.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.24 per share, is 2.04%.
How much does MRTN pay per share?
MRTN pays about $0.06 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.24 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $24.00 a year.
Has MRTN grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 27.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of MRTN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.04%, you would need about 5,000 shares of MRTN (roughly $58,900 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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