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Dec 31, 2024

Marten Transport Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Reported net income and operating revenue decreased compared to the same period last year, but net income and operating income improved sequentially from the previous quarter.

Key Takeaways

Marten Transport reported a decrease in net income and operating revenue compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year. However, there was a sequential improvement in net income, operating income, and operating ratio compared to the third quarter of 2024. The company is focused on minimizing the freight market's impact and positioning for profitable growth.

Net income for Q4 2024 was $5.6 million, or 7 cents per diluted share, compared to $12.4 million, or 15 cents per diluted share, for Q4 2023.

Operating revenue for Q4 2024 was $230.4 million, compared to $268.2 million for Q4 2023.

Operating income for Q4 2024 was $6.7 million, compared to $15.7 million for Q4 2023.

The company saw sequential improvement in net income, operating income and operating ratio, net of fuel surcharges, since Q2 2022.

Total Revenue
$230M
Previous year: $268M
-14.1%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: $0.15
-53.3%
Gross Profit
$108M
Previous year: $24.1M
+349.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$17.3M
Previous year: $53.2M
-67.6%
Total Assets
$969M
Previous year: $990M
-2.2%

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Forward Guidance

Marten Transport is focused on minimizing the impact of the freight market while investing in operations to capitalize on profitable organic growth opportunities.

Positive Outlook

  • Focus on minimizing the freight market’s impact on operations
  • Investing in and positioning operations to capitalize on profitable organic growth opportunities
  • Aiming for fair compensation for premium services
  • Targeting profitable organic growth across all business operations
  • Positioning for the freight cycle as the market moves toward equilibrium

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income