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MLM Stock Forecast: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$542
+3.26% on the day

The 23 Wall Street analysts covering Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $680 — +25.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 20 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$31.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
20 / 100
Median analyst target
$680
Analysts covering
23
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.2%
1M
−9.5%
YTD
−12.7%
1Y
−5.7%
From 52W high
−23.2%
From 52W low
+3.3%
$525
$706
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

MLM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
20 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
88
Growth
55
Issuance
54
Revisions
47
Momentum
45
Accruals
32
Quality
24
Value
14
Size
7

Volatility (88): The share price has been relatively steady.

Value (14): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

MLM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MLM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$400$500$600$700$800Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26MLMHigh $800Median $680Low $440

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says23 analysts
14 Buy8 Hold1 Sell
Low $440Median $680High $800

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$700 → $680
31 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$700 → $680
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$616 → $581
15 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform$690 → $675
8 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$731 → $737
8 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$614 → $616
28 May 2026OppenheimerInitiatesPerform—
4 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
4 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
4 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
1 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
2 Apr 2026B. Riley SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
31 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
9 Mar 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
2 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
13 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
13 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
13 Feb 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

MLM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.3%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
34.1×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.7×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
2.8×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
17.8×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
21.0%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−23.5%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Gross margin
25.4%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Operating margin
20.2%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
36.7%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.9%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.6%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.6%

Higher than 13% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

MLM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBuilding Materials
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
MLMMartin Marietta Materials, Inc.$31.5B
20
VMCVulcan Materials Co.$35.5B
60
CRHCRH PLC$63.7B
37
EXPEagle Materials, Inc.$6.6B
34
KNFKnife River Corp.$4.2B
26
USLMUnited States Lime & Minerals, Inc.$3.2B
34
TTAMTitan America SA$2.9B
32
Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MLM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest MLM news & analysis

Martin Marietta Materials Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026positive

Martin Marietta Materials reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by infrastructure and heavy non-residential construction demand, acquisitions, and cost discipline. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook while maintaining its adjusted EBITDA guidance due to ongoing energy-cost pressure.

Why it matters — An MLM watcher would care because the record quarterly results and raised revenue outlook signal strong demand in key construction segments, though persistent energy-cost pressure is tempering profit expectations.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Martin Marietta Materials held its Q2 2026 earnings conference call, and the transcript of that call was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — An earnings call transcript provides detailed commentary from management on quarterly financial results, operational performance, and business outlook, which is useful for tracking the company's progress.

Martin Marietta Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat on Shipment Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

Martin Marietta beat Q2 expectations, driven by record aggregates shipments and infrastructure demand, and raised its 2026 revenue outlook.

Why it matters — Record shipments and an upgraded revenue outlook signal sustained strong operational momentum for MLM.

Martin Marietta (MLM) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Martin Marietta (MLM) reported its Q2 2026 earnings, with the article noting that the headline numbers offer insight into the company's performance for the quarter ended June 2026 and suggests comparing key metrics to Wall Street estimates and prior-year figures.

Why it matters — A Martin Marietta watcher would care because comparing Q2 results to analyst estimates and year-ago numbers helps assess the company's financial health and performance trends.

Martin Marietta (MLM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

Martin Marietta (MLM) reported quarterly earnings of $5 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.62 per share, though down from $5.43 per share in the same quarter last year.

Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that Martin Marietta performed better than analysts expected in the quarter, which may interest investors tracking the company's financial results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about MLM stock

What is the MLM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 23 Wall Street analysts covering Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $680, with estimates ranging from $440 to $800. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is MLM stock a buy right now?

Of the 23 analysts covering Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 20 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank MLM?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. ranks 20 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (88 of 100).

Will MLM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 23 analysts implies +25.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 20 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the MLM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MLM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $440 to $800 over the next 12 months.

How has MLM stock performed over the past year?

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. returned -5.7% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. do?

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is a natural resource-based building materials company focused on supplying essential construction materials across the United States.

What is the latest news on MLM?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 31 July 2026): "Martin Marietta Materials Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Martin Marietta Materials reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by infrastructure and heavy non-residential construction demand, acquisitions, and cost discipline. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook while maintaining its adjusted EBITDA guidance due to ongoing energy-cost pressure.

Company

About Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is a natural resource-based building materials company focused on supplying essential construction materials across the United States. The company primarily provides aggregates such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel through an extensive network of quarries and distribution yards, serving infrastructure, nonresidential, and residential construction markets. These aggregates are also used in railroad ballast, as well as agricultural, utility, and environmental applications. Martin Marietta Materials operates through regional aggregates groups and complementary businesses in cement, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete, integrating its materials into downstream products. Its cement business produces Portland and specialty cements, while its magnesia specialties segment manufactures magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime for industrial, agricultural, environmental, and steel industry customers. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Martin Marietta Materials plays a significant role in supporting large-scale construction and infrastructure activity in key U.S. markets.

CEO Mr. C. Howard Nye J.D. · 9,600 employees · United States · https://www.martinmarietta.com