Do analysts recommend ARCB or MRTN?

ArcBest currently has a consensus price target of $145.42, suggesting a potential upside of 1.31%. Given ArcBest's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ArcBest is more favorable than Marten Transport. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score ArcBest 0 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 6 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.57 Marten Transport 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ARCB or MRTN?

ArcBest has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. ArcBest is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio ArcBest $4.01B 0.80 $60.10M $2.43 59.07 Marten Transport $883.65M 1.60 $17.44M $0.19 91.32

Does the media prefer ARCB or MRTN?

In the previous week, ArcBest had 2 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ArcBest and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat ArcBest's score of 0.94 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ArcBest 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Marten Transport 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate MRTN or HTLD?

Heartland Express has a consensus target price of $12.60, indicating a potential downside of 17.20%. Given Heartland Express' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Heartland Express is more favorable than Marten Transport. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Marten Transport 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Heartland Express 3 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 1 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 1.71

Does the media prefer MRTN or HTLD?

In the previous week, Marten Transport and Marten Transport both had 2 articles in the media. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Heartland Express' score of 0.94 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Marten Transport 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Heartland Express 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts rate MRTN or HUBG?

Hub Group has a consensus target price of $43.14, suggesting a potential downside of 1.48%. Given Hub Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hub Group is more favorable than Marten Transport. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Marten Transport 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Hub Group 1 Sell rating(s) 9 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.35

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MRTN or HUBG?

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Marten Transport $883.65M 1.60 $17.44M $0.19 91.32 Hub Group $3.95B 0.68 $103.99M $1.73 25.31

Does the media favor MRTN or HUBG?

In the previous week, Hub Group had 21 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Hub Group and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Hub Group's score of 0.08 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Marten Transport 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Hub Group 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 19 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 3 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to JBHT or MRTN?

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 9 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Marten Transport's score of 1.27 indicating that J.B. Hunt Transport Services is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment J.B. Hunt Transport Services 8 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Marten Transport 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Do analysts prefer MRTN or LSTR?

Landstar System has a consensus target price of $189.09, indicating a potential downside of 8.74%. Given Landstar System's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Landstar System is more favorable than Marten Transport. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Marten Transport 0 Sell rating(s) 3 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.50 Landstar System 0 Sell rating(s) 12 Hold rating(s) 2 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.14

Does the media favor MRTN or LSTR?

In the previous week, Landstar System had 1 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Landstar System and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat Marten Transport's score of 1.27 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Marten Transport 0 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Landstar System 2 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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MRTN vs. ARCB, HTLD, HUBG, JBHT, and LSTR

Should you buy Marten Transport stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Marten Transport with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Marten Transport include ArcBest (ARCB), Heartland Express (HTLD), Hub Group (HUBG), J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT), and Landstar System (LSTR). These companies are all part of the "transportation" sector.

How does Marten Transport compare to ArcBest?

ArcBest (NASDAQ:ARCB) and Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

ArcBest pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. ArcBest pays out 19.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marten Transport pays out 126.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

ArcBest currently has a consensus price target of $145.42, suggesting a potential upside of 1.31%. Given ArcBest's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ArcBest is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ArcBest	0 Sell rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Marten Transport has a net margin of 1.68% compared to ArcBest's net margin of 1.38%. ArcBest's return on equity of 6.15% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ArcBest	1.38%	6.15%	3.24%
Marten Transport	1.68%	1.89%	1.50%

In the previous week, ArcBest had 2 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ArcBest and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat ArcBest's score of 0.94 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ArcBest	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Marten Transport	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ArcBest has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

ArcBest has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. ArcBest is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ArcBest	$4.01B	0.80	$60.10M	$2.43	59.07
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.60	$17.44M	$0.19	91.32

99.3% of ArcBest shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of ArcBest shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ArcBest beats Marten Transport on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to Heartland Express?

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) and Heartland Express (NASDAQ:HTLD) are both small-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk and analyst recommendations.

Heartland Express has a consensus target price of $12.60, indicating a potential downside of 17.20%. Given Heartland Express' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Heartland Express is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Heartland Express	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.71

Marten Transport has higher revenue and earnings than Heartland Express. Heartland Express is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.60	$17.44M	$0.19	91.32
Heartland Express	$805.71M	1.46	-$52.45M	-$0.56	N/A

In the previous week, Marten Transport and Marten Transport both had 2 articles in the media. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Heartland Express' score of 0.94 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Marten Transport	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Heartland Express	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Marten Transport has a net margin of 1.68% compared to Heartland Express' net margin of -5.69%. Marten Transport's return on equity of 1.89% beat Heartland Express' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Marten Transport	1.68%	1.89%	1.50%
Heartland Express	-5.69%	-3.70%	-2.30%

Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Heartland Express has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its share price is 31% more volatile than the broader market.

69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.5% of Heartland Express shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 41.6% of Heartland Express shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Heartland Express pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Marten Transport pays out 126.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Heartland Express pays out -14.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Marten Transport beats Heartland Express on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to Hub Group?

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) and Hub Group (NASDAQ:HUBG) are both transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability and dividends.

In the previous week, Hub Group had 21 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Hub Group and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Marten Transport's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Hub Group's score of 0.08 indicating that Marten Transport is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Marten Transport	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Hub Group	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	19 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	3 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hub Group has a beta of 1.23, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Hub Group has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Marten Transport's net margin of 1.68%. Hub Group's return on equity of 6.58% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Marten Transport	1.68%	1.89%	1.50%
Hub Group	2.82%	6.58%	3.97%

Hub Group has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. Hub Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.60	$17.44M	$0.19	91.32
Hub Group	$3.95B	0.68	$103.99M	$1.73	25.31

69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.8% of Hub Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.5% of Hub Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Hub Group pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Marten Transport pays out 126.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hub Group pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Hub Group has a consensus target price of $43.14, suggesting a potential downside of 1.48%. Given Hub Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hub Group is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Hub Group	1 Sell rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.35

Summary

Hub Group beats Marten Transport on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:JBHT) and Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, J.B. Hunt Transport Services had 9 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for J.B. Hunt Transport Services and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' average media sentiment score of 1.41 beat Marten Transport's score of 1.27 indicating that J.B. Hunt Transport Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	8 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Marten Transport	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

75.0% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of J.B. Hunt Transport Services shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a net margin of 5.13% compared to Marten Transport's net margin of 1.68%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services' return on equity of 17.30% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	5.13%	17.30%	7.73%
Marten Transport	1.68%	1.89%	1.50%

J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. J.B. Hunt Transport Services pays out 27.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Marten Transport pays out 126.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. J.B. Hunt Transport Services has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. J.B. Hunt Transport Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	$12.00B	2.27	$598.28M	$6.46	44.80
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.60	$17.44M	$0.19	91.32

J.B. Hunt Transport Services presently has a consensus price target of $239.87, suggesting a potential downside of 17.12%. Given J.B. Hunt Transport Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe J.B. Hunt Transport Services is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
J.B. Hunt Transport Services	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.58
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, indicating that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

J.B. Hunt Transport Services beats Marten Transport on 16 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Marten Transport compare to Landstar System?

Marten Transport (NASDAQ:MRTN) and Landstar System (NASDAQ:LSTR) are both transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Landstar System had 1 more articles in the media than Marten Transport. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Landstar System and 2 mentions for Marten Transport. Landstar System's average media sentiment score of 1.49 beat Marten Transport's score of 1.27 indicating that Landstar System is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Marten Transport	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Landstar System	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Landstar System has higher revenue and earnings than Marten Transport. Landstar System is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Marten Transport, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Marten Transport	$883.65M	1.60	$17.44M	$0.19	91.32
Landstar System	$4.74B	1.48	$115.01M	$3.62	57.24

Landstar System has a net margin of 2.62% compared to Marten Transport's net margin of 1.68%. Landstar System's return on equity of 19.49% beat Marten Transport's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Marten Transport	1.68%	1.89%	1.50%
Landstar System	2.62%	19.49%	10.06%

Marten Transport has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Landstar System has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Landstar System has a consensus target price of $189.09, indicating a potential downside of 8.74%. Given Landstar System's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Landstar System is more favorable than Marten Transport.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Marten Transport	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Landstar System	0 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14

69.1% of Marten Transport shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.0% of Landstar System shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.6% of Marten Transport shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Landstar System shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Marten Transport pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Landstar System pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Marten Transport pays out 126.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Landstar System pays out 44.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Landstar System has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

Summary

Landstar System beats Marten Transport on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Marten Transport	TRANS Industry	Transportation Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.43B	$10.59B	$8.70B	$12.45B
Dividend Yield	1.37%	0.81%	983.32%	6.16%
P/E Ratio	91.32	87.03	24.81	24.87
Price / Sales	1.60	2.00	6.19	102.84
Price / Cash	11.65	17.17	8.30	58.59
Price / Book	1.84	4.83	2.25	6.54
Net Income	$17.44M	$169.32M	$531.96M	$336.70M
7 Day Performance	2.88%	1.40%	-0.94%	2.88%
1 Month Performance	-1.14%	1.99%	-1.08%	0.64%
1 Year Performance	29.09%	46.41%	27.36%	31.34%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MRTN Marten Transport	2.9229 of 5 stars	$17.35 -1.1%	N/A	+33.6%	$1.43B	$883.65M	91.32	3,502	Positive News
ARCB ArcBest	3.8056 of 5 stars	$143.74 -1.3%	$141.42 -1.6%	+86.4%	$3.20B	$4.04B	59.15	14,000
HTLD Heartland Express	2.2847 of 5 stars	$14.64 -0.3%	$12.20 -16.7%	+76.1%	$1.13B	$805.71M	N/A	4,560
HUBG Hub Group	2.9802 of 5 stars	$43.19 -1.8%	$43.14 -0.1%	+31.0%	$2.64B	$3.95B	24.97	6,500	Trending News
JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services	4.5511 of 5 stars	$269.24 -1.6%	$236.17 -12.3%	+101.6%	$25.39B	$12.00B	41.68	31,750	Positive News

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Marten Transport (MRTN) Competitors

MRTN vs. ARCB, HTLD, HUBG, JBHT, and LSTR

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Do analysts recommend ARCB or MRTN?

Is ARCB or MRTN more profitable?

Does the media prefer ARCB or MRTN?

Which has more risk and volatility, ARCB or MRTN?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ARCB or MRTN?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in ARCB or MRTN?

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How does Marten Transport compare to Heartland Express?

Do analysts rate MRTN or HTLD?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MRTN or HTLD?

Does the media prefer MRTN or HTLD?

Is MRTN or HTLD more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, MRTN or HTLD?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MRTN or HTLD?

Is MRTN or HTLD a better dividend stock?

Summary

How does Marten Transport compare to Hub Group?

Does the media favor MRTN or HUBG?

Which has more volatility & risk, MRTN or HUBG?

Is MRTN or HUBG more profitable?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, MRTN or HUBG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in MRTN or HUBG?

Is MRTN or HUBG a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate MRTN or HUBG?

Summary

How does Marten Transport compare to J.B. Hunt Transport Services?

Does the media refer more to JBHT or MRTN?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in JBHT or MRTN?

Is JBHT or MRTN more profitable?

Is JBHT or MRTN a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, JBHT or MRTN?

Do analysts rate JBHT or MRTN?

Which has more volatility and risk, JBHT or MRTN?

Summary

How does Marten Transport compare to Landstar System?

Does the media favor MRTN or LSTR?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, MRTN or LSTR?

Is MRTN or LSTR more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, MRTN or LSTR?

Do analysts prefer MRTN or LSTR?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in MRTN or LSTR?

Is MRTN or LSTR a better dividend stock?

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