Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Martin Marietta Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
10

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for MLM.

Consensus Price Target

$668.53
27.08% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Martin Marietta Materials, the average price target is $668.53. The highest price target for MLM is $785.00, while the lowest price target for MLM is $556.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.08% from the current price of $526.06.

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.

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MLM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/20/25 to 8/20/26	1 Month Ago 7/21/25 to 7/21/26	3 Months Ago 5/22/25 to 5/22/26	1 Year Ago 8/20/24 to 8/20/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$668.53	$681.53	$689.81	$622.63
Forecasted Upside	27.08% Upside	24.52% Upside	28.46% Upside	3.88% 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	Materials Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.53	2.56	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.89% Upside	131.91% Upside	12.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MLM News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
8/17/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
8/13/2026	Morgan Stanley 4 of 5 stars	Angel Castillo 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$664.00 ➝ $639.00	+16.68%
8/4/2026	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars		Set Target		$648.00	+18.43%
8/3/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Codling Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Perform	$615.00 ➝ $610.00	+12.92%
8/3/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$739.00 ➝ $715.00	+33.20%
8/3/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Pettinari Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$737.00 ➝ $690.00	+26.58%
7/31/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Tyler Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$660.00	+22.99%
7/31/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Trey Grooms Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$700.00 ➝ $680.00	+26.85%
7/31/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Adrian Heurta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral	$700.00 ➝ $680.00	+27.59%
7/31/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Timna Tanners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight	$616.00 ➝ $581.00	+8.38%
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6/2/2026	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Hold	$556.00	-2.59%
5/28/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brent Thielman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
5/4/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Keith Hughes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$710.00 ➝ $730.00	+20.93%
4/13/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong Sell ➝ Hold
4/2/2026	B. Riley Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rohit Seth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$700.00	+16.77%
3/31/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Adam Seiden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$675.00 ➝ $640.00	+9.50%
2/26/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Philip Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$785.00	+15.64%
2/12/2026	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brent Thielman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$680.00	+3.68%
1/28/2026	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Garik Shmois Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$690.00	+6.39%
11/11/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Brophy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$637.00 ➝ $681.00	+9.71%
8/5/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Timna Tanners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$577.00 ➝ $643.00	+6.75%
12/11/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Wesley Brooks Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy	$690.00	+23.81%
12/10/2024	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	P. Roger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold

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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 Tuesday, August 18, 2026. 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 $548.50, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the construction materials sector.
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations with earnings per share of $5.00, indicating robust financial performance.
The company has shown significant revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 21.0%, suggesting strong demand for its products.
With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a positive outlook for the stock, supported by multiple buy ratings from investment firms.
The company has a low dividend payout ratio of 8.16%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to future growth.

Martin Marietta Materials
Bear Case

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

Recent price target reductions by several analysts, including a drop to $680.00, may indicate concerns about future performance and market conditions.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year high of $710.97 and a low of $523.48, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
Despite strong earnings, the company reported a decrease in earnings per share compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about future profitability.
The construction materials sector can be sensitive to economic downturns, and any potential recession could negatively impact Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.'s sales and profitability.
With a beta of 1.11, the stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.

MLM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Martin Marietta Materials is $668.53, with a high forecast of $785.00 and a low forecast of $556.00.

19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Martin Marietta Materials in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MLM shares.

According to analysts, Martin Marietta Materials's stock has a predicted upside of 27.08% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Martin Marietta Materials's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Martin Marietta Materials has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stephens, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Martin Marietta Materials less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Martin Marietta Materials is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "materials" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how MLM compares to other companies.

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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Martin Marietta Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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MLM Price Targets by Month

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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Martin Marietta Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

MLM Analyst Ratings Over Time

MLM Analyst Recommendations By Month

MLM Price Targets by Month

Martin Marietta Materials Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

Martin Marietta Materials Bull Case

Martin Marietta Materials Bear Case

MLM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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