🕰️ Time Machine
MRTN — Marten Transport, Ltd.
Price-Time Intelligence · decision-support only — not recommendations, not predictions · as of 11/09/2026
Last price (Close)
13.80 -0.86%
Next window · Cycle 60 · in 3 days
14/09/2026
Last window · Cycle 180 · 08/09/2026
since -3.43%
🕰️ Time Machine — see this symbol's past windows
Daily chart · hover for price & date
Reference points
Last major low · 12/03/2026
11.42
Days: 126 trading / 183 calendar · return since: +20.84%
Last major high · 16/07/2026
18.02
Days: 40 trading / 57 calendar · return since: -23.42%
Price-Time Watch Windows
| Reference point | Cycle | Counting | Target date | Distance | Status |
|---|
| High 16/07/2026 @ 18.02 | Cycle 30 | Trading | 📅 27/08/2026 | -10 (±2) | Passed |
| Low 12/03/2026 @ 11.42 | Cycle 120 | Trading | 📅 02/09/2026 | -6 (±3) | Passed |
| Low 12/03/2026 @ 11.42 | Cycle 180 | Calendar | 📅 08/09/2026 | -3 (±3) | In window |
| High 16/07/2026 @ 18.02 | Cycle 60 | Calendar | 📅 14/09/2026 | +3 (±2) | Upcoming |
| High 16/07/2026 @ 18.02 | Cycle 45 | Trading | 📅 18/09/2026 | +5 (±2) | Upcoming |
| Low 12/03/2026 @ 11.42 | Cycle 144 | Trading | 📅 07/10/2026 | +18 (±3) | Upcoming |
| High 16/07/2026 @ 18.02 | Cycle 60 | Trading | 📅 09/10/2026 | +20 (±2) | Upcoming |
| High 16/07/2026 @ 18.02 | Cycle 90 | Calendar | 📅 14/10/2026 | +33 (±3) | Upcoming |
Chronological: recent past → active → upcoming. The target date is the center of the watch window — it opens a few days before and stays relevant a few days after. 'Near a window' is context only, not a signal.
🔔 Recent Technical Events
Price-action events from the last 30 days. 🎯 marks events that landed near a cycle window — the combinations worth the closest look.
● Doji After Run 08/09/2026🎯 near Cycle 180 window · 08/09/2026
● NR7 Compression 08/09/2026🎯 near Cycle 180 window · 08/09/2026
● Failed Breakdown 02/09/2026🎯 near Cycle 120 window · 02/09/2026
● NR7 Compression 27/08/2026🎯 near Cycle 30 window · 27/08/2026
● Failed Breakdown 26/08/2026🎯 near Cycle 30 window · 27/08/2026
● Bearish Engulfing 18/08/2026
Date Echo — seasonal anniversary
What happened around the same calendar date in prior years. n ≈ number of years — descriptive, not an edge. Each window separately, every number vs baseline.
Passed 27/08/2026 · High Cycle 30/Trading · 9 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg +2.76% · Win 44% · DD -3.28%20 days: Avg +0.24% · Win 44% · DD -5.86%
Open Date Echo · 9 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 27/08/2025 | 11.94 | near 52w low | -1.51% | +0.17% | -9.42% | -9.67% | +0.17% |
| 2024 | 27/08/2024 | 17.19 | neutral | +0.76% | -1.34% | +0.87% | -1.34% | +3.56% |
| 2023 | 28/08/2023 | 21.23 | neutral | -4.19% | -5.61% | -7.88% | -7.88% | +1.32% |
| 2022 | 26/08/2022 | 21.13 | neutral | -8.19% | -7.86% | -6.63% | -12.49% | +0.00% |
| 2021 | 27/08/2021 | 16.08 | neutral | -2.24% | -1.24% | +3.50% | -3.79% | +3.50% |
| 2020 | 27/08/2020 | 18.11 | neutral | -0.33% | -1.88% | -9.95% | -12.50% | +1.66% |
| 2019 | 27/08/2019 | 12.05 | neutral | +7.36% | +23.24% | +18.71% | +0.00% | +23.24% |
| 2018 | 27/08/2018 | 14.77 | neutral | -1.58% | +2.71% | -5.09% | -5.09% | +5.64% |
| 2017 | 28/08/2017 | 10.83 | volume x2.4 | +9.54% | +16.62% | +18.00% | +0.00% | +18.00% |
Passed 02/09/2026 · Low Cycle 120/Trading · 9 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg +1.16% · Win 56% · DD -2.60%20 days: Avg -0.49% · Win 56% · DD -4.88%
Open Date Echo · 9 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 02/09/2025 | 11.60 | near 52w low | +0.26% | +0.52% | -7.63% | -7.71% | +3.10% |
| 2024 | 03/09/2024 | 17.24 | volume x1.7 | -1.22% | +1.80% | +0.47% | -1.62% | +3.26% |
| 2023 | 01/09/2023 | 21.21 | neutral | -4.48% | -3.77% | -7.60% | -7.79% | +0.00% |
| 2022 | 02/09/2022 | 19.40 | neutral | +0.36% | +3.30% | +2.17% | -4.69% | +4.96% |
| 2021 | 02/09/2021 | 15.89 | volume x1.6 | -1.13% | -1.32% | +1.42% | -2.64% | +4.74% |
| 2020 | 02/09/2020 | 18.40 | neutral | -1.47% | -7.83% | -10.50% | -13.88% | +0.05% |
| 2019 | 03/09/2019 | 12.77 | neutral | +12.27% | +13.05% | +5.85% | +0.00% | +16.23% |
| 2018 | 31/08/2018 | 14.70 | neutral | +6.12% | -0.57% | -4.38% | -5.56% | +6.12% |
| 2017 | 01/09/2017 | 11.70 | near 52w high | +5.70% | +5.27% | +15.82% | +0.00% | +17.25% |
In window 08/09/2026 · Low Cycle 180/Calendar · 10 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg -0.44% · Win 50% · DD -2.80%20 days: Avg -1.43% · Win 40% · DD -4.54%
Open Date Echo · 10 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 08/09/2025 | 11.60 | near 52w low | +0.34% | -3.64% | -7.45% | -9.27% | +3.10% |
| 2024 | 09/09/2024 | 17.02 | volume x2.4 | +1.71% | +2.18% | -0.42% | -1.48% | +4.59% |
| 2023 | 08/09/2023 | 20.31 | neutral | +1.04% | -1.93% | -3.66% | -5.29% | +1.43% |
| 2022 | 08/09/2022 | 18.49 | neutral | +8.01% | +6.81% | +9.85% | +0.00% | +10.12% |
| 2021 | 08/09/2021 | 15.73 | volume x1.9 | +0.38% | +2.98% | +1.46% | -1.65% | +5.81% |
| 2020 | 08/09/2020 | 17.92 | neutral | -1.06% | -10.34% | -6.26% | -11.57% | +2.73% |
| 2019 | 09/09/2019 | 13.45 | neutral | +8.43% | +5.16% | +0.45% | -0.15% | +10.41% |
| 2018 | 07/09/2018 | 15.03 | neutral | -1.44% | -6.33% | -10.68% | -10.68% | +3.77% |
| 2017 | 08/09/2017 | 12.27 | near 52w high · far above SMA50 | +0.95% | +2.85% | +6.66% | -0.68% | +11.83% |
| 2016 | 12/09/2016 | 8.69 | near 52w high | -0.05% | -2.12% | -4.24% | -4.60% | +0.00% |
Upcoming 14/09/2026 · High Cycle 60/Calendar · 10 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg -1.04% · Win 40% · DD -3.94%20 days: Avg -2.90% · Win 20% · DD -5.89%
Open Date Echo · 10 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 15/09/2025 | 11.64 | near 52w low | -3.97% | -8.03% | -8.72% | -9.59% | +0.17% |
| 2024 | 13/09/2024 | 17.23 | neutral | +0.58% | +2.74% | -1.34% | -3.67% | +3.32% |
| 2023 | 14/09/2023 | 20.54 | neutral | -2.43% | -3.51% | -5.21% | -6.62% | +0.00% |
| 2022 | 14/09/2022 | 19.77 | neutral | +0.66% | +2.84% | +1.93% | -2.79% | +2.99% |
| 2021 | 14/09/2021 | 15.66 | neutral | +4.03% | +5.09% | -0.47% | -0.53% | +6.28% |
| 2020 | 14/09/2020 | 17.48 | neutral | -8.60% | -3.73% | -0.52% | -9.35% | +1.43% |
| 2019 | 13/09/2019 | 14.71 | near 52w high · far above SMA50 | -3.31% | -4.58% | -3.85% | -8.79% | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 14/09/2018 | 14.80 | neutral | -4.95% | -5.18% | -13.24% | -13.24% | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 14/09/2017 | 12.27 | near 52w high · far above SMA50 | +2.17% | +5.43% | +5.98% | -0.82% | +11.68% |
| 2016 | 14/09/2016 | 8.50 | near 52w high | +1.32% | -1.51% | -3.53% | -3.53% | +2.16% |
Upcoming 18/09/2026 · High Cycle 45/Trading · 10 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg -1.20% · Win 30% · DD -3.82%20 days: Avg -1.74% · Win 40% · DD -5.51%
Open Date Echo · 10 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 18/09/2025 | 11.28 | near 52w low | -4.61% | -6.21% | -3.81% | -7.18% | +0.00% |
| 2024 | 18/09/2024 | 17.34 | neutral | -0.35% | -2.48% | -1.21% | -4.61% | +2.31% |
| 2023 | 18/09/2023 | 20.35 | neutral | -2.26% | -3.98% | -2.46% | -5.75% | +0.00% |
| 2022 | 19/09/2022 | 19.98 | neutral | -1.55% | -1.10% | +0.10% | -4.10% | +1.75% |
| 2021 | 17/09/2021 | 15.14 | near 52w low · volume x3.0 | +3.63% | +2.77% | +2.97% | -0.73% | +6.14% |
| 2020 | 18/09/2020 | 16.35 | volume x2.3 | -0.49% | +2.57% | +3.73% | -3.30% | +10.21% |
| 2019 | 18/09/2019 | 14.13 | neutral | +1.23% | -4.39% | -0.05% | -5.05% | +1.23% |
| 2018 | 18/09/2018 | 14.67 | neutral | -4.55% | -6.95% | -8.82% | -12.45% | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 18/09/2017 | 12.30 | near 52w high · far above SMA50 | +2.98% | +10.03% | +2.98% | -1.08% | +11.38% |
| 2016 | 19/09/2016 | 8.68 | near 52w high | -2.07% | -2.30% | -10.87% | -10.87% | +0.00% |
Upcoming 07/10/2026 · Low Cycle 144/Trading · 10 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg -1.43% · Win 30% · DD -4.76%20 days: Avg -0.71% · Win 20% · DD -6.88%
Open Date Echo · 10 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 07/10/2025 | 10.51 | near 52w low | +0.48% | +4.09% | -4.57% | -7.52% | +5.23% |
| 2024 | 07/10/2024 | 16.89 | neutral | -0.95% | -7.70% | -5.86% | -8.35% | +1.42% |
| 2023 | 06/10/2023 | 19.51 | neutral | -0.97% | -4.66% | -5.89% | -10.81% | +3.02% |
| 2022 | 07/10/2022 | 19.58 | neutral | +0.46% | -8.32% | -3.37% | -9.30% | +3.83% |
| 2021 | 07/10/2021 | 15.31 | near 52w low · volume x1.8 | -0.59% | +8.69% | +13.19% | -1.83% | +13.19% |
| 2020 | 07/10/2020 | 16.98 | neutral | +1.35% | -4.24% | -4.48% | -9.78% | +6.12% |
| 2019 | 07/10/2019 | 13.51 | neutral | +2.07% | +6.81% | +10.81% | -0.69% | +12.24% |
| 2018 | 08/10/2018 | 13.40 | neutral | -3.13% | -3.63% | -1.84% | -9.35% | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 06/10/2017 | 13.07 | far above SMA50 | -2.55% | -2.30% | -2.30% | -4.59% | +2.04% |
| 2016 | 07/10/2016 | 8.29 | near 52w low | -4.92% | -2.99% | -2.75% | -6.61% | +0.39% |
Upcoming 09/10/2026 · High Cycle 60/Trading · 10 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg -1.80% · Win 20% · DD -5.64%20 days: Avg -0.08% · Win 30% · DD -7.57%
Open Date Echo · 10 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 09/10/2025 | 10.79 | near 52w low | +0.56% | -0.93% | -9.18% | -9.92% | +1.39% |
| 2024 | 09/10/2024 | 16.80 | neutral | +1.96% | -6.49% | +6.79% | -7.86% | +6.79% |
| 2023 | 09/10/2023 | 19.65 | neutral | +1.02% | -6.41% | -6.62% | -11.45% | +2.29% |
| 2022 | 10/10/2022 | 20.02 | neutral | -0.10% | -6.44% | -3.15% | -11.29% | +1.55% |
| 2021 | 08/10/2021 | 15.24 | near 52w low | +2.30% | +8.73% | +13.39% | -1.38% | +13.71% |
| 2020 | 09/10/2020 | 17.39 | neutral | -2.47% | -6.44% | -6.73% | -11.90% | +3.62% |
| 2019 | 09/10/2019 | 13.41 | neutral | +5.27% | +11.08% | +11.18% | +0.00% | +13.02% |
| 2018 | 09/10/2018 | 13.40 | neutral | -0.20% | -5.82% | -1.34% | -9.35% | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 09/10/2017 | 13.20 | far above SMA50 | -4.04% | -3.79% | -2.78% | -5.56% | +1.01% |
| 2016 | 10/10/2016 | 8.32 | neutral | -6.97% | -1.44% | -2.40% | -6.97% | +0.00% |
Upcoming 14/10/2026 · High Cycle 90/Calendar · 10 years — Small sample
10 days: Avg -1.49% · Win 40% · DD -5.57%20 days: Avg +2.70% · Win 60% · DD -5.63%
Open Date Echo · 10 years
| Year | Actual date | Close | Context | 5d | 10d | 20d | Max DD 20d | Max Gain 20d |
|---|
| 2025 | 14/10/2025 | 10.56 | near 52w low | +3.60% | -6.44% | -6.44% | -7.95% | +3.60% |
| 2024 | 14/10/2024 | 16.73 | neutral | -6.81% | -5.38% | +9.15% | -7.47% | +9.15% |
| 2023 | 13/10/2023 | 19.32 | neutral | -3.73% | -9.94% | -6.31% | -9.94% | +4.04% |
| 2022 | 14/10/2022 | 19.67 | neutral | -8.74% | -4.68% | +0.31% | -9.71% | +1.93% |
| 2021 | 14/10/2021 | 15.22 | near 52w low | +9.33% | +11.70% | +14.65% | +0.00% | +14.65% |
| 2020 | 14/10/2020 | 17.21 | neutral | -5.52% | -10.98% | -2.44% | -10.98% | +4.71% |
| 2019 | 14/10/2019 | 13.79 | neutral | +4.64% | +8.22% | +7.83% | +0.00% | +9.96% |
| 2018 | 15/10/2018 | 12.98 | far below SMA50 | -0.51% | -3.65% | +0.62% | -6.42% | +3.85% |
| 2017 | 13/10/2017 | 12.73 | neutral | +0.26% | +4.71% | -1.31% | -2.09% | +4.71% |
| 2016 | 14/10/2016 | 7.88 | near 52w low | +2.03% | +1.52% | +10.91% | -1.78% | +13.71% |
Questions to Watch
Is there a failed breakout above the window?Did an abnormal reversal candle appear?Is there an abnormal volume spike?Is the advance stalling (no follow-through)?Is short-term support breaking?Any change in relative strength vs QQQ/SPY/SMH?Is the leading sector weakening?
Interpretation & Scenarios
Careful wording — scenarios to watch, not forecasts. The decision is the trader's.
⬆️ Continuation (up) — to watch· If it holds above SMA50 (-11.0%) and breaks out on volume above the window — historically similar zones tended to continue. Technical confirmation needed.
⬇️ Weakness (down) — to watch· Relative weakness vs QQQ, SPY, SMH.
· If a breakout fails or it closes below SMA50 / a nearby low on volume — risk of continued weakness. Watch for fading volume and relative weakness.
↔️ Range / no clear edge· Distance from 52w high: -25.3% · from 52w low: +47.6%.
· Without confirmation either way — no clear edge; waiting for confirmation is reasonable.
Current Snapshot
Returns & distances
| 5 / 10 / 20 / 60 days | -2.54% · -4.56% · -9.39% · -20.60% |
| Distance from SMA20 / 50 / 200 | -4.55% · -11.00% · -3.25% |
| Distance from 52w high / low | -25.32% · +47.59% |
| ATR14 · volume vs 20-avg | 0.35 · 0.96x |
Relative strength
| vs QQQ (20d) | -7.04% |
|---|
| vs SPY (20d) | -7.63% |
|---|
| vs SMH (20d) | -5.89% |
|---|
Moving averages
| SMA20 / 50 / 200 | 14.46 · 15.50 · 14.26 |
| 52w high / low | 18.48 · 9.35 |