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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$539.42 -8.51 (-1.55%)
As of 08/17/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

About Martin Marietta Materials Stock (NYSE:MLM)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$538.07
$548.16
50-Day Range
$526.13
$628.56
52-Week Range
$523.48
$710.97
Volume
687,533 shs
Average Volume
590,169 shs
Market Capitalization
$32.40 billion
P/E Ratio
13.25
Dividend Yield
0.62%
Price Target
$668.53
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) is a leading producer of aggregates and heavy building materials serving the construction and infrastructure markets. The company operates quarries, sand and gravel pits, and other extraction sites to supply crushed stone, sand and gravel, and a range of value‑added products for use in roads, bridges, commercial and residential construction, and other civil engineering projects.

In addition to its core aggregates business, Martin Marietta manufactures and sells asphalt, ready‑mixed concrete and related materials and services. Its integrated operations include processing, transportation and distribution capabilities that support large-scale infrastructure projects and local construction activity. The company also provides technical support and logistical solutions to contractors and public agencies to help manage project supply chains and specifications.

Martin Marietta’s business is focused primarily on North America, with operations and sales concentrated across the United States and Canada. The company has expanded over time through strategic acquisitions and development of regional production networks to serve urban and infrastructure growth corridors. Its customer base includes federal, state and local governments, highway contractors, commercial developers and building contractors.

Tracing its origins to the materials activities associated with the former Martin Marietta Corporation, the company has evolved into a specialist in heavy materials and aggregates. Martin Marietta is led by an experienced executive team and board that oversee operations, capital projects and environmental, health and safety practices typical of large‑scale extractive and construction materials businesses. The company emphasizes operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and sustainable practices in its quarrying and production operations.

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Martin Marietta Materials Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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MLM MarketRank™: 

Martin Marietta Materials scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 12th out of 231 stocks in the materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Martin Marietta Materials has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.58, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 11 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    Martin Marietta Materials has a consensus price target of $668.53, representing about 23.9% upside from its current price of $539.42.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Martin Marietta Materials has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Martin Marietta Materials' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Martin Marietta Materials are expected to grow by 12.43% in the coming year, from $19.07 to $21.44 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Martin Marietta Materials is 13.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.58.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Martin Marietta Materials is 13.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.28.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Martin Marietta Materials has a PEG Ratio of 2.37. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Martin Marietta Materials has a P/B Ratio of 3.24. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Martin Marietta Materials' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.99% of the float of Martin Marietta Materials has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Martin Marietta Materials has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.67, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Martin Marietta Materials has recently decreased by 2.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Yield

    Martin Marietta Materials has a dividend yield of 0.61%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Martin Marietta Materials has been increasing its dividend for 9 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Martin Marietta Materials is 8.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Martin Marietta Materials will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.49% next year. This indicates that Martin Marietta Materials will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Martin Marietta Materials' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Martin Marietta Materials has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Materials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Martin Marietta Materials this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    7 people have searched for MLM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    8 people have added Martin Marietta Materials to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Martin Marietta Materials insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.65% of the stock of Martin Marietta Materials is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    95.04% of the stock of Martin Marietta Materials is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Martin Marietta Materials' insider trading history.
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MLM Stock News Headlines

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Martin Marietta Materials Prices $6.5 Billion Debt Offering
Martin Marietta Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
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MLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Marietta Materials' stock was trading at $623.01 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, MLM stock has decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at $539.42.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 30th. The construction company reported $5.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.76 by $0.24. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 21.0% on a year-over-year basis.
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Martin Marietta Materials' top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.81%), Bank of America Corp DE (4.07%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.58%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.42%). Insiders that own company stock include C Howard Nye, Roselyn R Bar, Sue W Cole, Laree E Perez, Craig M Latorre, Michael J Petro and Donald A Mccunniff.
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Shares of MLM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Martin Marietta Materials investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AUO (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/30 Dividend
6/01/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend
6/01/2026
Dividend Payable
6/30/2026
Last Earnings
7/30/2026
Today
8/17/2026
Record date for 9/30 Dividend
9/01/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend
9/01/2026
Dividend Payable
9/30/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/03/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Materials
Industry
Construction Materials
Sub-Industry
Construction Materials
Current Symbol
NYSE:MLM
CIK
916076
Employees
9,600
Year Founded
1993

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$785.00
Low Price Target
$556.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+23.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.58
Research Coverage
19 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$40.70
Trailing P/E Ratio
13.25
Forward P/E Ratio
28.29
P/E Growth
2.37
Net Income
$1.14 billion
Net Margins
36.73%
Pretax Margin
17.43%
Return on Equity
9.49%
Return on Assets
5.11%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
0.44
Current Ratio
1.41
Quick Ratio
0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.15 billion
Price / Sales
5.27
Cash Flow
$26.56 per share
Price / Cash Flow
20.31
Book Value
$166.38 per share
Price / Book
3.24

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
60,070,000
Free Float
59,676,000
Market Cap
$32.40 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.11

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This page (NYSE:MLM) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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