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Martin Marietta (MLM) posts 17% Q1 revenue growth and maintains 2026 EBITDA guidance

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Martin Marietta Materials reported first-quarter 2026 results showing strong top-line growth but mixed profitability. Revenues from continuing operations rose 17% to $1.36 billion, driven largely by a 12% increase in aggregates shipments to 43.9 million tons, a first-quarter record.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased 14% to $364 million, and adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations grew 14% to $1.93, even though GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to $1.31 from $1.70 on acquisition-related charges. Aggregates revenues rose 14% to $1.14 billion, while gross profit in that product line declined 3% as mix and purchase accounting pressures reduced margin per ton.

The company completed a large asset exchange with QUIKRETE, gaining operations producing about 20 million tons of aggregates annually plus $450 million in cash, and agreed to acquire New Frontier Materials, which produces over 8 million tons annually. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, including midpoint revenues of $7.16 billion and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.43 billion, citing strong demand and April price increases.

Positive

  • Robust growth and higher quality mix: Q1 2026 revenues from continuing operations rose 17% to $1.36 billion, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased 14% to $364 million, and adjusted EPS from continuing operations grew 14% to $1.93, supported by double-digit aggregates shipment growth and strong demand.
  • Strategic portfolio moves and reaffirmed guidance: The QUIKRETE asset exchange added ~20 million tons of aggregates capacity plus $450 million in cash, the company agreed to acquire New Frontier Materials (>8 million tons annually), and full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance was reaffirmed at a $2.43 billion midpoint.

Negative

  • Margin compression and lower GAAP earnings: Despite revenue growth, aggregates gross profit fell 3% to $288 million with gross profit per ton down 14%, and GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations declined from $1.70 to $1.31 due to integration, purchase accounting and rationalization charges.

Insights

Strong growth, portfolio upgrade, but near-term margin pressure.

Martin Marietta delivered first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 17% to $1.36 billion, with adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations up 14% to $364 million. Aggregates shipments rose 12% to 43.9 million tons, reflecting robust demand and contributions from the QUIKRETE assets.

However, aggregates gross profit fell 3% to $288 million, and gross profit per ton declined 14%, pressured by mix toward lower-priced regions, higher freight and a $22 million inventory fair-value charge. GAAP EPS from continuing operations dropped from $1.70 to $1.31, even as adjusted EPS rose to $1.93.

Strategically, the QUIKRETE asset exchange and pending New Frontier Materials acquisition deepen the aggregates focus and add roughly 28 million tons of annual production capacity plus $450 million of cash. Reaffirmed 2026 guidance, including midpoint adjusted EBITDA of $2.43 billion, hinges on executing integration, realizing price increases and sustaining expected aggregates volume and ASP growth versus 2025 benchmarks.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q1 2026 revenues (continuing ops) $1.36 billion Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 17% vs 2025
Adjusted EBITDA (continuing ops) $364 million Q1 2026; up 14% vs Q1 2025
Diluted EPS from continuing ops $1.31 per share Q1 2026; down from $1.70 in Q1 2025
Adjusted diluted EPS (continuing ops) $1.93 per share Q1 2026; up from $1.70 in Q1 2025
Aggregates shipments 43.9 million tons Q1 2026; 12% growth vs prior-year quarter
QUIKRETE asset exchange cash $450 million Cash received alongside ~20M tons aggregates capacity
2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint $2.43 billion Full-year 2026 guidance, reaffirmed
Cash from operating activities $227 million Three months ended March 31, 2026; record first quarter
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations financial
"Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations 1 | | $ | 364 | | | $ | 319"
discontinued operations financial
"Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense, totaled $1.4 billion"
Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.
asset exchange financial
"completed the asset exchange with QUIKRETE"
Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 regulatory
"through an Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 asset exchange with Quikrete Holdings, Inc."
Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 is a U.S. tax rule that lets investors swap one investment property for another of similar type without immediately paying capital gains tax, effectively deferring the tax bill until a later sale. It matters because deferring taxes preserves cash that can be reinvested to grow a portfolio—think of trading one rental property for another like trading cars without settling the sales tax right away, improving flexibility and long‑term planning.
purchase accounting financial
"impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair market value as part of purchase accounting"
Purchase accounting is the method used to record a company acquisition by treating the buyer as if it bought each asset and assumed each liability at their fair values on the purchase date. It matters to investors because this re‑valuation can create or change visible items like goodwill, cause future earnings to be lower or higher as costs are spread out, and alter balance sheet strength—much like re‑tagging items and debts after buying a house affects your net worth and monthly costs.
revaluation of deferred tax liabilities financial
"and the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities driven by changes in the state jurisdictional mix"
Revenues (continuing ops) $1.36 billion +17% vs Q1 2025
Net earnings from continuing ops $79 million -24% vs Q1 2025
Adjusted EBITDA (continuing ops) $364 million +14% vs Q1 2025
Diluted EPS from continuing ops $1.31 -23% vs Q1 2025
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing ops $1.93 +14% vs Q1 2025
Guidance

For 2026, Martin Marietta guides to revenues of $7.0–$7.32 billion, net earnings from continuing operations of $1.06–$1.17 billion, and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.36–$2.50 billion, with aggregates volume and ASP growth versus 2025.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026

 

 

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

North Carolina

1-12744

56-1848578

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

4123 Parklake Avenue

 

Raleigh, North Carolina

 

27612

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 919 781-4550

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share

 

MLM

 

The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 


 

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 30, 2026, the Company announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The press release, dated April 30, 2026, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 30, 2026, the Company announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The press release, dated April 30, 2026, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein. Additional information about the quarter, and the Company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures, is available on the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com by clicking the heading “Reports & Filings” in the “Investors” section and then clicking the quick link “Non-GAAP Measures”.

The Company will host an online web simulcast of its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The live broadcast of the Company’s conference call will begin at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on April 30, 2026 and can be accessed by dialing +1 (646) 307-1963 and using conference ID 6288728. An online replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live broadcast and will remain available for one year. A link to these events will be available on the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com. Additional information about the Company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures, as well as certain other financial or statistical information the Company may present at the conference call, will be provided on the Company’s website.

 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1

 

Press Release dated April 30, 2026, announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

Date: April 30, 2026

By:

/s/ Michael J. Petro

 

Michael J. Petro,

 

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 


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MARTIN MARIETTA REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

Revenues Increased 17% with Momentum Continuing in April

 

Completed Asset Exchange with QUIKRETE

 

Entered into a Definitive Agreement to Acquire New Frontier Materials

 

Reaffirmed Full-Year 2026 Guidance Based on Strong Underlying Demand

 

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 30, 2026) – Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), a leading national supplier of aggregates and other building materials, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

 

First-Quarter Highlights

(Financial highlights are for continuing operations)

 

 

 

Quarter Ended March 31,

(In millions, except per share and per ton data)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

% Change

Revenues2

 

$

1,362

 

 

$

1,162

 

 

17%

Gross profit3

 

$

310

 

 

$

315

 

 

(2)%

Earnings from operations4

 

$

162

 

 

$

179

 

 

(9)%

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to
  Martin Marietta
5

 

$

79

 

 

$

104

 

 

(24)%

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations1

 

$

364

 

 

$

319

 

 

14%

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations5

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

1.70

 

 

(23)%

Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing
  operations
1

 

$

1.93

 

 

$

1.70

 

 

14%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregates product line:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shipments (tons)

 

 

43.9

 

 

 

39.0

 

 

12%

Average selling price per ton

 

$

23.70

 

 

$

23.77

 

 

(0)%

Revenues

 

$

1,142

 

 

$

1,002

 

 

14%

Gross profit3

 

$

288

 

 

$

297

 

 

(3)%

Gross profit per ton3

 

$

6.56

 

 

$

7.59

 

 

(14)%

 

1
Non-GAAP financial measures; see pages 15 and 17 for reconciliations to the nearest GAAP financial measures.

For additional notes, see page 14.

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Ward Nye, Chair, President and CEO of Martin Marietta, stated, “2026 is off to a strong start, with revenues improving 17% to a new first-quarter record. Organic aggregates shipment growth of 7% meaningfully exceeded expectations, benefiting from an early start to the construction season in the Midwest and Colorado, as well as strong infrastructure and heavy nonresidential demand across our geographic footprint. The quarter's results reflect a 14% improvement in both Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations. Importantly, our teams delivered the best first-quarter safety performance in the Company's history, underscoring our unwavering commitment to world-class safety and operational excellence.

 

"As noted, on February 23 we closed our largest aggregates acquisition to date through an Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 asset exchange with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (QUIKRETE). This milestone enhanced the quality and durability of our earnings profile and provided $450 million of cash to redeploy into M&A opportunities. As such, and consistent with the Company's strategic plan, on April 19, we signed a definitive agreement to acquire New Frontier Materials (NFM). NFM is a leading Midwestern aggregates-led producer with high-quality, strategically located reserves complementing Martin Marietta's existing footprint and long-term growth objectives.

 

"With April's continued strong product demand, the impact of April 1 price increases, and ongoing optimization efforts, we are reaffirming our full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations guidance of $2.43 billion at the midpoint."

Mr. Nye concluded, "Our increasingly aggregates-focused portfolio, complemented by a differentiated Specialties business with aggregates-like characteristics, positions us to deliver superior performance across a broad range of economic environments while maintaining discipline through periods of macroeconomic volatility. With SOAR 2030 underway, we remain confident in our ability to achieve our 2026 objectives while creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders."

 

 


 

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First-Quarter Financial and Operating Results

(All financial and operating results are for continuing operations and comparisons are versus the prior-year first quarter, unless otherwise noted)

Building Materials Business

Aggregates

First-quarter aggregates shipments increased 12.4 percent to a first-quarter record 43.9 million tons, driven by organic growth and partial-quarter contributions from the operations acquired from QUIKRETE on February 23, 2026. Average selling price (ASP) of $23.70 per ton was in line with the prior-year quarter, reflecting acquisition and geographic mix headwinds, as combined organic shipments increased more than 20 percent in the Central and West Divisions, which typically carry lower ASPs and related gross margins.

 

Aggregates gross profit decreased $9 million, or 3 percent, to $288 million, inclusive of the $22 million charge for the impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair market value as part of purchase accounting and higher depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Organic cost of goods sold per ton increased 5.6 percent and included approximately 300 basis points of headwinds from higher pass-through external freight costs and other timing-related items.

Other Building Materials

Other Building Materials revenues decreased 5 percent to $116 million. Consistent with historical first-quarter trends, the business posted a gross loss of $16 million due to seasonal winter operational shutdowns in Colorado and Minnesota.

Specialties Business

 

Specialties delivered revenues of $143 million and gross profit of $45 million, both quarterly records. These results reflected contributions from the 2025 Premier Magnesia, LLC acquisition and organic pricing gains, partially offset by lower organic shipments and higher energy costs, which weighed on input cost trends during the quarter.

 

Portfolio Optimization

 

On February 23, 2026, the Company completed the asset exchange with QUIKRETE. Under the terms of the transaction, Martin Marietta acquired aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia, along with $450 million in cash. In exchange, QUIKRETE acquired the Company’s Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals, Texas ready mixed concrete plants and certain nonoperating land.

 

On April 19, 2026, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NFM, a complementary bolt-on aggregates-led business operating in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area that produces over 8 million tons of aggregates annually. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of this year, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

 

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Discontinued Operations

 

In connection with the QUIKRETE asset exchange, the Company's Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals and Texas ready mixed concrete plants were reported as discontinued operations through the transaction close date. Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense, totaled $1.4 billion and $12 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, included a $1.4 billion after-tax gain on the asset exchange.

 

Cash Generation, Capital Allocation and Liquidity

Cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $227 million, a first-quarter record, compared with $218 million for the prior-year period.

 

Cash paid for property, plant and equipment additions for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $186 million.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company returned $251 million to shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases. As of March 31, 2026, 10.7 million shares remained available under the current repurchase authorization.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $273 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand and $1.2 billion of unused borrowing capacity on its existing credit facilities, providing substantial financial flexibility to support the execution of a robust M&A pipeline.

 

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Full-Year 2026 Guidance

The Company's 2026 guidance provided below reflects continuing operations only and is inclusive of contributions from the operations acquired from QUIKRETE on February 23, 2026.

2026 GUIDANCE

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

Low

 

Midpoint

 

High

 

Revenues

 

$

7,000

 

$

7,160

 

$

7,320

 

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin
  Marietta

 

$

1,062

 

$

1,115

 

$

1,168

 

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations1

 

$

2,360

 

$

2,430

 

$

2,500

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

550

 

$

575

 

$

600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume % growth2

 

 

11.0

%

 

12.0

%

 

13.0

%

Organic volume % growth2

 

 

1.0

%

 

2.0

%

 

3.0

%

ASP % growth3

 

 

1.5

%

 

2.5

%

 

3.5

%

Organic ASP % growth3

 

 

4.0

%

 

5.0

%

 

6.0

%

 

1
Non-GAAP financial measure; see page 16 for a reconciliation to net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta.
2
Volume change is based on total aggregates shipments and is in comparison to 2025 shipments of 198.5 million tons.
3
ASP change is based on aggregates average selling price and is in comparison to 2025 ASP of $23.30 per ton.

 

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Information

This earnings release includes financial measures not prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the Appendix. Management believes these non-GAAP measures are widely used by investors to evaluate the Company’s performance and, when considered alongside the Company’s consolidated financial statements, offer valuable insight into the Company’s ongoing and expected business results. These measures also inform internal evaluations of overall business performance. Management recognizes that reported results are influenced by numerous factors, and the adjustments in non-GAAP measures may not reflect all such impacts. Additionally, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Conference Call Information

Martin Marietta will discuss its first-quarter 2026 earnings results today, April 30, 2026, via a conference call and live webcast beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial +1 (646) 307-1963 and enter conference ID 6288728. Participants are encouraged to dial-in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure a timely connection. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours after the live broadcast concludes. Access links for both the live and archived events, along with the Q1 2026 Supplemental Information, are available on the Investors section of the Company's website.

About Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta, a member of the S&P 500 Index, is an American-based company and a leading supplier of aggregates and other building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and The Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the resources necessary for building the solid foundations on which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta’s Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. For more information, visit www.martinmarietta.com or www.magnesiaspecialties.com.

Investor Contact:

Jacklyn Rooker

Vice President, Investor Relations

+1 (919) 510-4736

Jacklyn.Rooker@martinmarietta.com

 

MLM-E.

 

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This earnings release contains forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties and are based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable, but which may differ materially from actual results. These statements reflect the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements because they do not relate only to historical or current facts and may use words such as “guidance”, “anticipate”, “may”, “expect”, “should”, “believe”, “will”, and other words of similar meaning in connection with future events or future performance. Any or all the Company’s forward-looking statements herein and in other publications may prove to be incorrect.

First-quarter results and trends described in this release may not necessarily be indicative of the Company’s future performance. The Company’s outlook is subject to risks and uncertainties and is based on assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable but which may be materially different from actual results. Factors that the Company currently believes could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including the outlook and 2026 Guidance, include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to address challenges, including shipment declines caused by economic and weather events beyond its control; a widespread decline in aggregates pricing, including reduced shipment volume negatively affecting price; the termination, capping, reduction or suspension of federal and/or state fuel tax(es) or other revenue related to public construction; the impact of the Administration on the availability and timing of federal and state infrastructure investment; the level and timing of federal, state or local transportation or infrastructure or public projects funding, including any issues arising from such budgets, particularly in Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, California, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Arizona, Iowa and Minnesota; the United States Congress’ inability to reach agreement internally or with the Executive Branch on policy affecting the federal budget; a prolonged Federal government shutdown; the ability of states or other entities to finance approved projects through tax revenues or alternative financing; construction spending levels in the Company’s markets; reductions in defense spending and impacts on construction activity on or near military bases; declines in energy-related construction due to sustained low global oil prices or changes in oil production or capital spending, particularly in Texas; sustained high mortgage interest rates and factors leading to a slowdown in private construction in some areas; unfavorable weather, including storms, hurricanes, wildfires, timing of seasons, drought, rainfall, or extreme temperatures affecting production schedules, shipment volumes, product/geographic mix and profitability; volatility in fuel and energy costs, including diesel, electricity, natural gas and consumables like steel, explosives, tires and conveyor belts, as well as natural gas for the Company’s Specialties business; increased raw materials costs, such as bitumen; rising costs of repair and supply parts; construction labor shortages and supply chain challenges; labor relations risks, such as unionization efforts, work stoppages or strikes (particularly in jurisdictions with evolving labor laws); workforce demographics-related challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled employees, particularly for physically demanding roles in rural or less-populated areas; unexpected equipment failures, unscheduled maintenance, industrial accident or prolonged production disruption; resiliency and potential declines of the Company's construction end-use markets; potential impacts of disease outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, or similar health threats, or fear of such events, and related economic/societal responses, affecting suppliers, customers, partners or employees; the performance of the overall United States economy; governmental regulation, including environmental laws and climate change regulations at state and federal levels; implementation of emissions taxes, carbon-pricing schemes, or stricter climate-related rules that could increase operating costs or restrict Specialties production; delays or difficulties in securing timely land use approvals or environmental permits amid changing regulatory expectations; increasing legal actions or public pressure related to environmental impact, emissions, or land use could result in reputational harm or financial liability; failure to meet evolving environmental, social, and

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governance (ESG) standards or investor benchmarks may affect access to capital or shareholder confidence; changes in external ESG ratings or methodologies could affect investor sentiment or index inclusion; increasing competition for water access or stricter water usage regulations could impact production, especially in drought-prone regions; outcomes of environmental or land-use proceedings, or increased costs associated with regulatory obligations, including site reclamation; elevated premiums or reduced coverage availability for property, casualty, or environmental liability could increase risk exposure; online misinformation campaigns or social media-driven reputational harm could affect stakeholder trust and market perception; transportation availability and investment in rail infrastructure impacting the movement of materials especially to the Company’s Texas, Southeast and Gulf Coast markets, the movement of essential dolomitic lime to the Company’s Specialties plant in Manistee, Michigan and its customers, and the movement of magnesite from the Company's Specialties' Gabbs, Nevada facility to processing plants in North Carolina, Indiana and Pennsylvania and the Company's customers; increased transportation costs, including increases from energy price fluctuations, fuel surcharges, and compliance with tightening regulations, including water shipments; availability of trucks and licensed drivers for material transport; availability and cost of construction equipment in the United States; weakness in the steel industry markets served by the Company’s dolomitic lime products; geopolitical risks affecting costs, supply chain, oil and gas prices, including conflict zones such as Iran, Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Middle East and potential China-Taiwan tensions; trade disputes and tariffs impacting the U.S. economy; unplanned cost changes or customer realignments affecting earnings; dependence on information technology and automated systems; risks related to third-party vendors, including exposure to cybersecurity vulnerabilities or service outages; inflation pressures on production and interest costs; customer concentration in construction markets increasing the risk of potential losses on customer receivables; demand levels, production volumes, and cost management affecting operating leverage and profitability; risks related to acquisitions, including, integration challenges and the possibility that acquisition synergies may not be realized as expected or within anticipated timeframes, potentially impacting profitability and debt covenant compliance; risks related to executive succession, retention and leadership development critical to strategy execution, including impacts from unexpected leadership changes; changes in tax laws or interpretations, including those related to acquisitions or divestitures, which could increase tax rates; violation of the Company’s debt covenants in the event of price and/or volume instability; new or revised accounting rules could impact financial reporting, asset valuations, or covenant compliance; challenges in implementing new technologies or automation systems could lead to inefficiencies, cost overruns, or operational disruptions; improper use or reliance on predictive analytics or AI-driven decision-making could result in flawed forecasting, compliance issues, or reputational damage; cybersecurity risks; downward pressure on the Company’s common stock price affecting goodwill impairment evaluations; potential credit rating downgrades to non-investment grade; and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings.

You should also review the risk factors discussed in Martin Marietta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other periodic SEC filings. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with these considerations in mind. Other risks and uncertainties not presently known or currently deemed immaterial may also affect the Company’s performance or the accuracy of forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

 

 

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Appendix

 

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Unaudited Statements of Earnings

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

 

Revenues

 

$

1,362

 

 

$

1,162

 

Cost of revenues

 

 

1,052

 

 

 

847

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Profit

 

 

310

 

 

 

315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

133

 

 

 

125

 

Acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses

 

 

5

 

 

 

2

 

Other operating expense, net

 

 

10

 

 

 

9

 

Earnings from Operations

 

 

162

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

56

 

 

 

56

 

Other nonoperating income, net

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(9

)

Earnings from continuing operations before income tax
   expense

 

 

117

 

 

 

132

 

Income tax expense

 

 

38

 

 

 

28

 

Earnings from continuing operations

 

 

79

 

 

 

104

 

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income tax
   expense

 

 

1,434

 

 

 

12

 

Consolidated net earnings

 

 

1,513

 

 

 

116

 

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling
   interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings Attributable to Martin Marietta

 

$

1,513

 

 

$

116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Earnings Attributable to Martin Marietta

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Common Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic from continuing operations attributable to
  common shareholders

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

1.71

 

Basic from discontinued operations attributable to
  common shareholders

 

 

23.79

 

 

 

0.20

 

Total basic attributable to common shareholders

 

$

25.11

 

 

$

1.91

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted from continuing operations attributable to
  common shareholders

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

1.70

 

Diluted from discontinued operations attributable to
  common shareholders

 

 

23.75

 

 

 

0.20

 

Total diluted attributable to common shareholders

 

$

25.06

 

 

$

1.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

60.3

 

 

 

60.9

 

Diluted

 

 

60.4

 

 

 

61.0

 

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

 

Unaudited Reportable Segment* Financial Highlights

 

(Continuing Operations Only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Group

 

$

835

 

 

$

758

 

West Group

 

 

384

 

 

 

317

 

Total Building Materials business

 

 

1,219

 

 

 

1,075

 

Specialties

 

 

143

 

 

 

87

 

Total

 

$

1,362

 

 

$

1,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

East Group

 

$

230

 

 

$

237

 

West Group

 

 

(43

)

 

 

(42

)

Total Building Materials business

 

 

187

 

 

 

195

 

Specialties

 

 

35

 

 

 

33

 

Total reportable segments

 

 

222

 

 

 

228

 

Corporate

 

 

(60

)

 

 

(49

)

Earnings from operations

 

 

162

 

 

 

179

 

Interest expense

 

 

56

 

 

 

56

 

Other nonoperating income, net

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(9

)

Earnings from continuing operations before income
  tax expense

 

$

117

 

 

$

132

 

 

* In connection with the closing of the QUIKRETE asset exchange during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company updated its reportable segments. As of March 31, 2026, the Building Materials business includes two reportable segments: East Group (comprised of the East and Southwest divisions) and West Group (comprised of the Central and West divisions). The Company has recast all comparative prior-period information presented in this earnings release to reflect the updated reportable segments.

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

 

Unaudited Product Line Financial Highlights

 

(Continuing Operations Only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

2025

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Amount

 

 

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Materials:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregates

 

$

1,142

 

 

$

1,002

 

Other Building Materials

 

 

116

 

 

 

122

 

Less: Interproduct sales

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(49

)

Total Building Materials business

 

 

1,219

 

 

 

1,075

 

Specialties

 

 

143

 

 

 

87

 

Total

 

$

1,362

 

 

$

1,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Materials:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregates

 

$

288

 

 

$

297

 

Other Building Materials

 

 

(16

)

 

 

(19

)

Total Building Materials business

 

 

272

 

 

 

278

 

Specialties

 

 

45

 

 

 

38

 

Corporate

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(1

)

Total

 

$

310

 

 

$

315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization**:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Materials business:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregates

 

$

131

 

 

$

113

 

Other building materials

 

 

11

 

 

 

10

 

Total Building Materials business

 

 

142

 

 

 

123

 

Specialties

 

 

11

 

 

 

4

 

Corporate

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Total

 

$

154

 

 

$

128

 

 

** Depreciation, depletion and amortization reflects the expense included in Cost of revenues and does not represent total depreciation, depletion and amortization.

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Balance Sheet Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

Unaudited

 

 

Audited

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

273

 

 

$

67

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

780

 

 

 

723

 

 

Inventories, net

 

 

1,213

 

 

 

1,078

 

 

Current assets held for sale

 

 

8

 

 

 

1,230

 

 

Other current assets

 

 

82

 

 

 

95

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

12,642

 

 

 

10,290

 

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

4,333

 

 

 

4,073

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

 

 

381

 

 

 

367

 

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

785

 

 

 

788

 

 

Total assets

 

$

20,497

 

 

$

18,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

 

 

$

30

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

865

 

 

Long-term debt (excluding current maturities)

 

 

5,294

 

 

 

5,293

 

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

2,872

 

 

 

2,489

 

 

Total equity

 

 

11,297

 

 

 

10,034

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

20,497

 

 

$

18,711

 

 

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated net earnings

 

$

1,513

 

 

$

116

 

Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net earnings to net cash
   provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

167

 

 

 

154

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

31

 

 

 

31

 

(Gain) Loss on divestitures and sales of assets

 

 

(1,965

)

 

 

1

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

 

277

 

 

 

3

 

Other items, net

 

 

3

 

 

 

(1

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of
   acquisitions and divestitures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

(57

)

 

 

(66

)

Inventories, net

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(57

)

Accounts payable

 

 

35

 

 

 

24

 

Other assets and liabilities, net

 

 

245

 

 

 

13

 

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

 

227

 

 

 

218

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(186

)

 

 

(233

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from divestitures and sales of assets

 

 

452

 

 

 

2

 

Investments in limited liability company

 

 

 

 

 

(20

)

Other investing activities, net

 

 

7

 

 

 

(11

)

Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities

 

 

293

 

 

 

(262

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from borrowings

 

 

175

 

 

 

 

Repayments of debt

 

 

(205

)

 

 

 

Payments on finance lease obligations

 

 

(6

)

 

 

(5

)

Dividends paid

 

 

(51

)

 

 

(49

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(200

)

 

 

(450

)

Shares withheld for employees’ income tax obligations

 

 

(26

)

 

 

(21

)

Other financing activities, net

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

Net Cash Used for Financing Activities

 

 

(314

)

 

 

(525

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

206

 

 

 

(569

)

Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

67

 

 

 

670

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period

 

$

273

 

 

$

101

 

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Additional Notes

2. Revenues for the quarters ended March 31, 2026, and March 31, 2025, included the sales of products and services to customers (net of any discounts or allowances) and freight revenues for continuing operations.

 

3. Quarter ended March 31, 2026, gross profit, aggregates gross profit and aggregates gross profit per ton included a charge of $22 million, $22 million and $0.49 per ton, respectively, for the impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting.

 

4. Earnings from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, included charges of $28 million for acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses, the impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting and an asset and portfolio rationalization charge.

 

5. Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, included charges of $37 million and $0.62 per diluted share, respectively, for acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses, the impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting, an asset and portfolio rationalization charge and the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities driven by changes in the state jurisdictional mix of the business following the QUIKRETE transaction.

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Earnings from continuing operations before interest; income taxes; depreciation, depletion and amortization; earnings/loss from nonconsolidated equity affiliates; acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses; the impact of selling acquired inventory after its markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting (Inventory Markup); and an asset and portfolio rationalization charge, or Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, is an indicator used by the Company and investors to evaluate the Company's operating performance from period to period. The Company has elected to add back, for purposes of its Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations calculation, acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses and the Inventory Markup only for transactions with consideration of at least $2.0 billion for the Building Materials business or $200 million for the Specialties business.

 

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and, as such, should not be construed as an alternative to net earnings attributable to Martin Marietta, earnings from operations, or operating cash flow. For further information on Adjusted EBITDA, refer to the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com.

Reconciliation of Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Martin Marietta to Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable
  to Martin Marietta

 

$

79

 

 

$

104

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

 

54

 

 

 

51

 

Income tax expense for controlling interests

 

 

38

 

 

 

28

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense
  and earnings/loss from nonconsolidated equity
  affiliates

 

 

165

 

 

 

136

 

Acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

Impact of selling acquired inventory after markup
  to fair value as part of acquisition accounting

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Asset and portfolio rationalization charge

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations

 

$

364

 

 

$

319

 

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of 2026 Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Martin Marietta Guidance to the 2026 Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations Guidance

 

 

Mid-Point of Range

 

 

 

(Dollars in Millions)

 

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta

 

$

1,115

 

Add back:

 

 

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

 

200

 

Income tax expense for controlling interests

 

 

306

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and earnings/loss
  from nonconsolidated equity affiliates

 

 

737

 

Acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses

 

 

5

 

Impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair value as
  part of acquisition accounting

 

 

65

 

Asset and portfolio rationalization charge

 

 

2

 

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations

 

$

2,430

 

 

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MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations is a non-GAAP financial measure used by the Company and by investors to evaluate operating performance and enhance comparability across reporting periods. The Company calculates Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations by excluding the impact of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the Company's underlying performance from period to period, including impacts directly related to acquisition and divestiture activity as well as asset and portfolio rationalization charges. The Company has elected to add back, for purposes of its Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations calculation, acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses, the impact of selling acquired inventory after its markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting and the revaluation of deferred tax liabilities, only for transactions with consideration of at least $2.0 billion for the Building Materials business or $200 million for the Specialties business.

Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations is not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) and, as such, should not be construed as an alternative to earnings per diluted share from continuing operations. For further information on Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations, refer to the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com.

Reconciliation of Earnings per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

 

(Dollars per Diluted Share)

 

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

 

$

1.31

 

 

$

1.70

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

 

Impact of selling acquired inventory after markup
  to fair value as part of acquisition accounting

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

 

Asset and portfolio rationalization charge

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

Revaluation of deferred tax liabilities

 

 

0.26

 

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

 

$

1.93

 

 

$

1.70

 

 

 

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FAQ

How did Martin Marietta (MLM) perform financially in Q1 2026?

Martin Marietta’s Q1 2026 revenues from continuing operations rose 17% to $1.36 billion. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased 14% to $364 million, while GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations declined to $1.31 and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.93.

What drove aggregates performance for Martin Marietta (MLM) in Q1 2026?

Aggregates shipments reached a first-quarter record of 43.9 million tons, up 12% year over year. Revenues from aggregates grew 14% to $1.14 billion, though aggregates gross profit slipped 3% to $288 million and gross profit per ton fell 14% due to mix and acquisition-related impacts.

What was the QUIKRETE asset exchange mentioned by Martin Marietta (MLM)?

On February 23, 2026, Martin Marietta completed an asset exchange with QUIKRETE, acquiring aggregates operations producing about 20 million tons annually plus $450 million in cash. In return, QUIKRETE received the Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals, Texas ready mixed plants and certain nonoperating land.

What new acquisition did Martin Marietta (MLM) agree to in 2026?

On April 19, 2026, Martin Marietta entered a definitive agreement to acquire New Frontier Materials, a Midwestern aggregates-led business producing over 8 million tons of aggregates annually in the greater St. Louis area. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to approvals.

What 2026 guidance has Martin Marietta (MLM) reaffirmed?

For full-year 2026, Martin Marietta reaffirmed guidance for revenues of $7.0–$7.32 billion and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.36–$2.50 billion, with a midpoint of $2.43 billion. Guidance also includes double-digit total aggregates volume growth versus 2025 levels.

How strong was Martin Marietta’s (MLM) cash generation and capital return in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, cash from operating activities was a record $227 million, slightly above the prior year. The company returned $251 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and ended March 31, 2026, with $273 million in cash and $1.2 billion of unused credit capacity.

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