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Sep 30, 2020

Marten Transport Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Net income improved and operating income increased over the 2019 quarter.

Key Takeaways

Marten Transport reported an 8.8% increase in net income to $18.0 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, compared to $16.6 million for the same period in 2019. Operating income improved by 21.8% to $24.4 million.

Net income improved 8.8% to $18.0 million, or 22 cents per diluted share.

Operating income improved 21.8% to $24.4 million.

Operating revenue improved to $216.0 million.

Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenue improved to 88.7%.

Total Revenue
$216M
Previous year: $215M
+0.5%
EPS
$0.2
Previous year: $0.2
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$41.9M
Previous year: $37.5M
+11.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$88.3M
Previous year: $40.5M
+118.1%
Total Assets
$859M
Previous year: $781M
+10.0%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects to build on its success in expanding capacity and increasing compensation for premium services.

Positive Outlook

  • Strength of quickly making data-driven decisions and adjustments utilizing our in-house operating technology.
  • Increasing and will continue to increase the compensation for our premium services within the tightening freight market.
  • Expanding the capacity we provide within our unique multifaceted business model.
  • Support our diverse and growing customer base.
  • Offering the best jobs for the industry’s top, experienced drivers.