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Marten Transport vs Heartland Express: MRTN and HTLD compared
Marten Transport is the larger company: $223M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $180M for Heartland Express (Q3 2026). Marten Transport is growing faster (+1% against -9% a year earlier). Marten Transport is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.4% against 1.3%.
Where the money goes: MRTN and HTLD
Marten Transport (MRTN) · Q3 2026
Marten Transport, Q3 2026: revenue $223M (+1% year over year), operating margin 1.4%, net earnings $2.9M, operating cash flow $22.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Heartland Express (HTLD) · Q3 2026
Heartland Express, Q3 2026: revenue $180M (-9% year over year), operating margin 1.3%, net earnings $959K, operating cash flow $19.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Marten Transport (MRTN) | Heartland Express (HTLD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $223M | $180M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +1% | -9% |
| Operating margin | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Net earnings | $2.9M | $959K |
| Net margin | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $22.6M | $19.0M |
Questions
Which is bigger, Marten Transport or Heartland Express?
Marten Transport is the larger company: $223M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $180M for Heartland Express (Q3 2026).
Is Marten Transport or Heartland Express growing faster?
Marten Transport is growing faster (+1% against -9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Marten Transport or Heartland Express?
Marten Transport is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.4% against 1.3%.
More: Marten Transport earnings · how Marten Transport makes money · Heartland Express earnings · how Heartland Express makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.