Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$602.48 +24.63 (+4.26%)

Closing price 08/4/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$597.28 -5.21 (-0.86%)

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Martin Marietta Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
14

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Martin Marietta Materials in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for MLM.

Consensus Price Target

$605.93
0.57% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Martin Marietta Materials, the average price target is $605.93. The highest price target for MLM is $690.00, while the lowest price target for MLM is $515.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.57% from the current price of $602.49.

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MLM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/5/24 to 8/5/25	1 Month Ago 7/6/24 to 7/6/25	3 Months Ago 5/7/24 to 5/7/25	1 Year Ago 8/6/23 to 8/5/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$605.93	$603.86	$599.69	$628.91
Forecasted Upside	0.57% Upside	8.24% Upside	12.05% Upside	13.80% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

MLM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MLM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Martin Marietta Materials Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Martin Marietta Materials	Construction Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.94	2.65	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.57% Upside	22.13% Upside	13.15% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MLM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/28/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Angel Castillo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$576.00 ➝ $605.00	+3.24%
6/16/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Anthony Codling Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Sector Perform	$515.00	-4.96%
5/16/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	S. Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$548.00 ➝ $634.00	+14.67%
5/1/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Brophy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$559.00 ➝ $609.00	+15.14%
4/29/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Tyler Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$600.00 ➝ $597.00	+19.01%
4/1/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Garik Shmois Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$645.00 ➝ $615.00	+27.10%
3/21/2025	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Weintraub Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/19/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Adrian Heurta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$640.00 ➝ $560.00	+14.82%
2/13/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Trey Grooms Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$675.00 ➝ $650.00	+23.65%
2/13/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Hughes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$670.00 ➝ $610.00	+18.05%
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2/13/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Adam Seiden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$645.00 ➝ $600.00	+16.12%
1/8/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Tanners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$563.00	+10.48%
1/6/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$701.00 ➝ $600.00	+15.85%
12/11/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Brooks Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/11/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$690.00	+22.46%
12/10/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Roger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$650.00 ➝ $635.00	+19.55%
4/16/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$642.00 ➝ $737.00	+23.79%

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Should I Buy Martin Marietta Materials Stock? MLM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Martin Marietta Materials pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Martin Marietta Materials
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $605, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
The company reported a revenue increase of 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust growth.
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has a solid return on equity of 12.01%, showcasing effective management and profitability.
The recent quarterly dividend of $0.79 per share, with an annualized yield of approximately 0.54%, provides a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts have a consensus target price of about $605.93, suggesting potential for price appreciation based on current evaluations.

Martin Marietta Materials
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. for these reasons:

The company’s earnings per share decreased slightly from $1.93 to $1.90 year-over-year, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with one report suggesting a "sell" rating, which could signal caution among investors.
The stock has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, which, while manageable, indicates some level of financial leverage that could pose risks in volatile markets.
Revenue for the latest quarter fell short of analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about future performance.
The current dividend payout ratio is 18.20%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company’s ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.

MLM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Martin Marietta Materials is $605.93, with a high forecast of $690.00 and a low forecast of $515.00.
: 17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Martin Marietta Materials in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MLM shares.
: According to analysts, Martin Marietta Materials's stock has a predicted upside of 0.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Martin Marietta Materials's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Martin Marietta Materials has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Martin Marietta Materials more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for Martin Marietta Materials is 2.94 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how MLM compares to other companies.

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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Forecast & Price Target