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NYSE:MLM

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

$613.94
+2.08 (+0.34%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$609.36
$615.11
50-Day Range
$494.68
$613.94
52-Week Range
$332.13
$617.08
Volume
304,127 shs
Average Volume
404,719 shs
Market Capitalization
$37.95 billion
P/E Ratio
32.60
Dividend Yield
0.48%
Price Target
$564.85

Martin Marietta Materials MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.77 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
8.0% Downside
$564.85 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.52% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.65
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.81mentions of Martin Marietta Materials in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$16.03 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.41%
From $21.25 to $23.25 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.26 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

19th out of 100 stocks

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry

4th out of 18 stocks

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About Martin Marietta Materials Stock (NYSE:MLM)

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. The company also produces magnesia-based chemicals products; dolomitic lime primarily to customers for steel production and soil stabilization; and cement treated materials. Its chemical products are used in flame retardants, wastewater treatment, pulp and paper production, and other environmental applications. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
11/30/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Last Earnings
2/14/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/01/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Sub-Industry
Construction Materials
CUSIP
57328410
Employees
9,400
Year Founded
1993

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$564.85
High Stock Price Target
$642.00
Low Stock Price Target
$465.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-7.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.77
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.17 billion
Pretax Margin
22.03%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$6.78 billion
Cash Flow
$27.85 per share
Book Value
$130.01 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
61,445,000
Market Cap
$37.89 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.95

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Martin Marietta Materials was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:37 PM.

Pros

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

  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. supplies aggregates and heavy-side building materials to the construction industry, providing essential materials for infrastructure projects.
  • The company offers a diverse range of products including crushed stone, sand, gravel, ready mixed concrete, asphalt, and specialty cement, catering to various construction markets.
  • Investing in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. can provide exposure to the construction sector, which tends to benefit from economic growth and infrastructure development.
  • Recent positive developments in the construction industry have increased demand for building materials, potentially boosting the company's revenue and profitability.
  • Considering the current stock price of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. can provide insights into its valuation and potential investment opportunities.

Cons

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

  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can impact the construction industry, affecting the demand for building materials supplied by Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
  • Changes in government policies related to infrastructure spending or environmental regulations could influence the company's operations and profitability.
  • Competitive pressures within the construction materials industry may affect Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.'s market share and pricing power.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as those for aggregates and cement, can impact the company's production costs and margins.
  • Investors should consider the cyclical nature of the construction sector, which can lead to periods of downturns affecting companies like Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

MLM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Martin Marietta Materials stock right now?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Martin Marietta Materials in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MLM shares.
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What is Martin Marietta Materials' stock price target for 2024?

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Martin Marietta Materials' stock. Their MLM share price targets range from $465.00 to $642.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $564.85 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 8.0%.
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How have MLM shares performed in 2024?

Martin Marietta Materials' stock was trading at $498.91 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MLM shares have increased by 23.1% and is now trading at $613.94.
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Are investors shorting Martin Marietta Materials?

Martin Marietta Materials saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 932,300 shares, an increase of 68.5% from the February 29th total of 553,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 383,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.4 days. Currently, 1.5% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Martin Marietta Materials' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were Martin Marietta Materials' earnings last quarter?

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 14th. The construction company reported $4.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.96 by $0.67. The construction company earned $1.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.62 billion. Martin Marietta Materials had a net margin of 17.25% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.77%. Martin Marietta Materials's revenue for the quarter was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.04 EPS.
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How often does Martin Marietta Materials pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Martin Marietta Materials?

Martin Marietta Materials announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.74 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $2.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.48%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 1st.
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Is Martin Marietta Materials a good dividend stock?

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) pays an annual dividend of $2.96 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.49%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 15.72%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MLM will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.73% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Martin Marietta Materials issued on next quarter's earnings?

Martin Marietta Materials updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.7 billion-$7.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.3 billion.

What is C. Howard Nye's approval rating as Martin Marietta Materials' CEO?

125 employees have rated Martin Marietta Materials Chief Executive Officer C. Howard Nye on Glassdoor.com. C. Howard Nye has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Martin Marietta Materials own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Martin Marietta Materials investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), AbbVie (ABBV), Micron Technology (MU), Vulcan Materials (VMC), Boeing (BA), Alibaba Group (BABA), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Broadcom (AVGO), Salesforce (CRM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Who are Martin Marietta Materials' major shareholders?

Martin Marietta Materials' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.60%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.60%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (4.26%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.55%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.49%) and CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC (1.40%). Insiders that own company stock include C Howard Nye, Craig M Latorre, John P Mohr, Roselyn R Bar and Sue W Cole.
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How do I buy shares of Martin Marietta Materials?

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.
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This page (NYSE:MLM) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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