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Mar 31, 2024

Marten Transport Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Marten Transport reported a decrease in net income and operating revenue for Q1 2024 due to freight market conditions and inflationary pressures.

Key Takeaways

Marten Transport's Q1 2024 results were impacted by a freight market recession, with net income decreasing to $9.6 million from $22.5 million in Q1 2023. Operating revenue also declined to $249.7 million from $298.0 million in the same period last year.

Net income decreased to $9.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, compared to $22.5 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, in Q1 2023.

Operating revenue was $249.7 million, down from $298.0 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Operating income decreased to $12.3 million from $29.0 million in the prior year's quarter.

The company is focused on minimizing market impact and capitalizing on organic growth opportunities.

Total Revenue
$250M
Previous year: $298M
-16.2%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.28
-57.1%
Operating Ratio
94.3%
Previous year: 90.3%
+4.4%
Gross Profit
$20.7M
Previous year: $53.1M
-61.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$41.9M
0
Total Assets
$993M
Previous year: $979M
+1.4%

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Forward Guidance

Marten Transport is focused on navigating the freight market's impact on its operations and positioning itself to capitalize on profitable organic growth opportunities.

Positive Outlook

  • Investing in operations to capitalize on profitable organic growth opportunities.
  • Focusing on fair compensation for premium services.
  • Positioning to capitalize on what comes next in the freight cycle.
  • Not agreeing to rate reductions since last August.
  • Unique multifaceted business model.

Challenges Ahead

  • Freight market recession's oversupply.
  • Weak demand.
  • Inflationary operating costs.
  • Cumulative impact of freight rate reductions.
  • Related freight network disruptions continue to significantly pressure earnings.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income