Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) Given New $761.00 Price Target at Jefferies Financial Group

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) had its target price raised by stock analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from $755.00 to $761.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the construction company’s stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s price target indicates a potential upside of 14.92% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities analysts also recently commented on the company. Raymond James Financial upped their price objective on Martin Marietta Materials from $645.00 to $680.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Martin Marietta Materials from $754.00 to $758.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. B. Riley Financial assumed coverage on shares of Martin Marietta Materials in a report on Thursday, January 15th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $700.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Martin Marietta Materials from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Martin Marietta Materials from $705.00 to $723.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Martin Marietta Materials currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $683.00.

Martin Marietta Materials Price Performance

Shares of MLM traded up $0.56 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $662.21. 552,324 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 459,616. The company has a market cap of $39.94 billion, a PE ratio of 34.93 and a beta of 1.16. Martin Marietta Materials has a 52-week low of $441.95 and a 52-week high of $710.97. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $644.66 and a two-hundred day moving average of $624.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a current ratio of 2.97.

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The construction company reported $4.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.81 by ($0.19). The company had revenue of $1.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.66 billion. Martin Marietta Materials had a net margin of 17.34% and a return on equity of 11.68%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.79 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that Martin Marietta Materials will post 19.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC lifted its stake in shares of Martin Marietta Materials by 6.6% during the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 794 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $379,000 after buying an additional 49 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in Martin Marietta Materials by 11.4% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 1,408 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $673,000 after buying an additional 144 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in Martin Marietta Materials by 11.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 510 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $280,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Martin Marietta Materials in the second quarter worth $538,000. Finally, CWM LLC raised its holdings in shares of Martin Marietta Materials by 18.3% during the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 3,730 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $2,048,000 after purchasing an additional 578 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.04% of the company’s stock.

Martin Marietta Materials News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Martin Marietta Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management set a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $2.49 billion and reiterated progress on its SOAR 2030 strategic plan, giving investors a clear multi‑year profitability roadmap that supports longer‑term upside. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record aggregates revenues, gross profit and margin for FY2025, showing operational strength in core aggregates that supports medium‑term cash flow and share valuation. Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Management published the full Q4 earnings call transcript and a slide deck — useful for analysts digging into segment trends, pricing, volumes and margin drivers to refine near‑term models. Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate governance update: George F. Schoen will join as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in March, strengthening the leadership team but not expected to materially move near‑term fundamentals. Press Release
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results missed consensus: EPS and revenues were below estimates (company reported $4.62 EPS and ~$1.53B revenue vs. higher Street expectations), and several outlets noted weaker sales guidance for 2026 — a key reason for near‑term selling pressure. Earnings Release
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst reaction: Wells Fargo cut its price target to $612 and moved to an “equal weight” stance, signaling more cautious near‑term expectations and adding downward pressure on sentiment. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Immediate market reaction included a >3% intraday drop after the earnings/guidance release, reflecting investor concern over the softer 2026 revenue outlook and margin trajectory. Market Reaction

Martin Marietta Materials Company Profile

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc (NYSE: MLM) is a leading producer of aggregates and heavy building materials serving the construction and infrastructure markets. The company operates quarries, sand and gravel pits, and other extraction sites to supply crushed stone, sand and gravel, and a range of value‑added products for use in roads, bridges, commercial and residential construction, and other civil engineering projects.

In addition to its core aggregates business, Martin Marietta manufactures and sells asphalt, ready‑mixed concrete and related materials and services.