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

$552.43
-6.45 (-1.15%)
(As of 02:38 PM ET)
Today's Range
$550.04
$558.80
50-Day Range
$555.80
$621.89
52-Week Range
$389.90
$626.67
Volume
188,041 shs
Average Volume
411,969 shs
Market Capitalization
$34.05 billion
P/E Ratio
16.37
Dividend Yield
0.54%
Price Target
$610.27

Martin Marietta Materials MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.77 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
10.7% Upside
$610.27 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.48% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.65
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.88mentions of Martin Marietta Materials in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$6.03 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
4.02%
From $23.38 to $24.32 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.

4.50 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

30th out of 98 stocks

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry

7th out of 20 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.

MLM Stock Price History

MLM Stock News Headlines

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Martin Marietta Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/01/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Last Earnings
4/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend
6/03/2024
Today
6/06/2024
Dividend Payable
6/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/25/2024
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
$610.27
High Stock Price Target
$737.00
Low Stock Price Target
$490.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+9.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.77
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.17 billion
Pretax Margin
40.99%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

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

Miscellaneous

Free Float
61,221,000
Market Cap
$34.42 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.93

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Key Executives

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

Pros

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

  • Recent insider selling by the CEO and EVP could indicate confidence in the company's future performance and stability.
  • The company has a moderate buy rating and an average price target of $610.27, suggesting potential growth and positive outlook from analysts.
  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of $35.70 billion, indicating stability and size in the industry.
  • The stock has shown resilience with a 52-week high of $626.67, demonstrating potential for growth and value appreciation.
  • The company focuses on acquiring, developing, and exploring unconventional oil and natural gas reserves, aligning with the current energy market trends and demands.

Cons

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

  • Recent insider selling activities by key executives may raise concerns about the company's future performance or potential challenges ahead.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.70 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued compared to its growth prospects, potentially limiting short-term gains.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44 could pose risks in case of economic downturns or changes in interest rates, impacting the company's financial health.
  • While the stock has a 50-day moving average price of $599.09, the recent trading volume and volatility may suggest uncertainty or fluctuations in the market sentiment towards the company.
  • Investors should consider the beta of 0.95 for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., which indicates the stock's sensitivity to market movements, potentially leading to higher volatility compared to the market average.
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 Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Martin Marietta Materials pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

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 year. 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 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Martin Marietta Materials' shares. Their MLM share price targets range from $490.00 to $737.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $610.27 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 10.7% from the stock's current price.
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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 stock has increased by 10.4% and is now trading at $551.04.
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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, July 25th 2024.
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How were Martin Marietta Materials' earnings last quarter?

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 30th. The construction company reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.05. The construction company earned $1.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.31 billion. Martin Marietta Materials had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.74% and a net margin of 31.35%. The business's revenue was down 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.16 earnings per share.
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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, May 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.74 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a $2.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 3rd.
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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 0.53%. 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 8.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MLM will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.17% 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 issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 30th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.9 billion-$7.3 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.1 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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.66%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (3.69%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.39%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.59%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.54%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.74%). 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 6/6/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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