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Yield 12m 1.62%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.24
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -17.63%
Overall Dividend Rating 21.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.72%
Payout Ratio 61.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 76.8%
Total Return 12m: -21.62%
#12 in Group
Total Return 5y: -7.31%
#17 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
MRTN 1,081m 1.62% 1.72%
R 5,785m 2.25% 12.1%
TFII 6,480m 1.58% 6.72%
LSTR 4,883m 2.18% 3.47%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
MRTN 1,081m -17.6% 61.5%
ODFL 33,710m 28.1% 15.9%
TFII 6,480m 15.7% 29.6%
KNX 6,538m 14.9% 49.3%

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MRTN Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.06 0.44%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.06 0.35%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 0.35%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.06 0.35%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.06 0.32%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.06 0.3%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.06 0.29%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.06 0.27%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.06 0.3%
2022-12-12 2022-12-13 2022-12-27 Quarterly 0.06 0.3%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.06 0.3%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.06 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 0.24%
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% 3.18%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.04 50% 0.23%
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.0267 0.11%
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.0267 33.4%
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.02 -95.6%
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.4533 2166.7%
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.02
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.02 20%
2018-12-17 2018-12-18 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.0167
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.0167
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.0167
2018-03-16 2018-03-19 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.0167
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.0167
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.0167 66.7%
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.01
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.01
2016-12-12 2016-12-14 2016-12-28 Quarterly 0.01
2016-09-09 2016-09-13 2016-09-27 Quarterly 0.01
2016-06-10 2016-06-14 2016-06-28 Quarterly 0.01
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-03-29 Quarterly 0.01
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2015-12-29 Quarterly 0.01
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.01
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.01

MRTN Dividend FAQ

Does MRTN pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, MRTN paid a dividend of 0.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of MRTN?

As of April 2025, MRTN`s dividend yield is 1.62%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.24 USD by the current share price of 12.92.

How often does MRTN pay dividends?

MRTN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), MRTN has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MRTN?

The next ex-dividend date for Marten Transport (MRTN) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of MRTN?

MRTN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -17.63% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MRTN?

MRTN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.72%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Marten Transport five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (0.24) divided by the purchase price five years ago (13.94):

What is the Payout Consistency of MRTN?

MRTN Payout Consistency is 76.8%.
Moderately consistent: Marten Transport has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does MRTN have a good Dividend Yield?

MRTN`s 1.62% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MRTN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MRTN is 61.5%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of MRTN?

MRTN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 21.81%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

MRTN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MRTN`s Outstanding Shares?

Marten Transport`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.34% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 0.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Marten Transport ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2020-08-14 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
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 284,246,500 +337.43%
1995 284,054,600 -0.07%
1996 284,566,400 +0.18%
1997 190,990,500 -32.88%
1998 190,990,500
1999 54,088,800 -71.68%
2000 53,480,800 -1.12%
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 82,000,000 +0.6%