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Dec 31, 2019

Marten Transport Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Reported highest operating revenue and operating income for any year in Company history.

Key Takeaways

Marten Transport reported a 6.5% increase in operating revenue to $217.2 million for Q4 2019, while net income remained consistent at $15.7 million, or 29 cents per diluted share. The company achieved record operating revenue and operating income for the year, driven by disciplined execution and fleet expansion.

Operating revenue increased by 6.5% to $217.2 million compared to Q4 2018.

Net income was $15.7 million, or 29 cents per diluted share, consistent with Q4 2018.

Operating income was $18.8 million, compared to $19.5 million for Q4 2018.

The company profitably grew the size of its fleet by 16.1% throughout 2019.

Total Revenue
$217M
Previous year: $204M
+6.5%
EPS
$0.19
Previous year: $0.19
+0.0%
Operating Ratio
91.3%
Previous year: 90.4%
+1.0%
Gross Profit
$34.6M
Previous year: $38.3M
-9.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$31.5M
Previous year: $56.8M
-44.6%
Total Assets
$797M
Previous year: $754M
+5.7%

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Forward Guidance

Marten Transport expects to continue expanding its capacity in 2020 and has a strong start with recent awards of new dedicated business with several customers for over 185 additional tractors starting in 2019’s fourth and 2020’s first quarters.

Positive Outlook

  • Expect to continue to expand our capacity in 2020.
  • Off to a strong start with recent awards of new dedicated business
  • Several customers for over 185 additional tractors
  • Starting in 2019’s fourth
  • Starting in 2020’s first quarters