Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for MLM Q2 Earnings

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Martin Marietta Materials in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, March 26th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the construction company will post earnings per share of $5.32 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $5.37. The consensus estimate for Martin Marietta Materials' current full-year earnings is $19.53 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Martin Marietta Materials' Q4 2025 earnings at $4.66 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.78 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $5.75 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $6.78 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $4.70 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $19.02 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $21.00 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on MLM. Citigroup lowered their target price on Martin Marietta Materials from $701.00 to $600.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 6th. Loop Capital reduced their price objective on shares of Martin Marietta Materials from $680.00 to $645.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 13th. Hsbc Global Res raised shares of Martin Marietta Materials from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered Martin Marietta Materials from an "overweight" rating to a "neutral" rating and decreased their price objective for the stock from $640.00 to $560.00 in a report on Wednesday, March 19th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus began coverage on Martin Marietta Materials in a report on Tuesday, March 4th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $559.00 target price on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, thirteen have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $628.64.

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Martin Marietta Materials Stock Up 0.1 %

Shares of NYSE MLM traded up $0.39 during trading on Friday, hitting $478.39. 568,125 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 552,247. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 2.50. The business's fifty day moving average is $507.03 and its 200 day moving average is $538.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $29.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.80, a P/E/G ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.89. Martin Marietta Materials has a fifty-two week low of $448.50 and a fifty-two week high of $633.23.

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 12th. The construction company reported $4.79 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.62 by $0.17. Martin Marietta Materials had a return on equity of 12.11% and a net margin of 30.54%.

Institutional Trading of Martin Marietta Materials

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake in Martin Marietta Materials by 5.4% during the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 448 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $231,000 after buying an additional 23 shares during the period. 111 Capital bought a new position in shares of Martin Marietta Materials in the fourth quarter worth approximately $221,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in Martin Marietta Materials by 6.6% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 3,654 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $1,887,000 after purchasing an additional 227 shares in the last quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC lifted its position in Martin Marietta Materials by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 28,559 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $14,751,000 after purchasing an additional 271 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH lifted its holdings in shares of Martin Marietta Materials by 14.9% during the 4th quarter. Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH now owns 1,508 shares of the construction company's stock worth $785,000 after acquiring an additional 195 shares during the last quarter. 95.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Martin Marietta Materials

In related news, SVP Michael J. Petro acquired 550 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $454.37 per share, for a total transaction of $249,903.50. Following the purchase, the senior vice president now owns 8,985 shares in the company, valued at $4,082,514.45. This trade represents a 6.52 % increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Donald A. Mccunniff sold 1,332 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $475.00, for a total value of $632,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 3,523 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,673,425. This represents a 27.44 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.68% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Martin Marietta Materials Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Monday, March 3rd will be paid a $0.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 3rd. This represents a $3.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.66%. Martin Marietta Materials's dividend payout ratio is 9.77%.

Martin Marietta Materials Company Profile

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc, a natural resource-based building materials company, supplies aggregates and heavy-side building materials to the construction industry in the United States and internationally. It offers crushed stone, sand, and gravel products; ready mixed concrete and asphalt; paving products and services; and Portland and specialty cement for use in the infrastructure projects, and nonresidential and residential construction markets, as well as in the railroad, agricultural, utility, and environmental industries.