Marten Transport (MRTN) in Focus: Stock Gains 5.6% - Tale of the Tape
Marten Transport Ltd. (MRTN) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise roughly 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the recent trend for the company as the stock is now trading toward the higher end of the volatile price range of $20.35 to $21.50 since Jan 15, 2015.
The company has seen no estimate revisions in the past 7 days, while its Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the same time frame. Yesterday’s price action is encouraging though, so make sure to keep a close watch on this firm in the near future.
Marten Transport currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.
A better-ranked trucking stock is Celadon Group Inc. (CGI), sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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