Martin Marietta Materials Bolsa (NYSE: MLM)

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:MLM) Bolsa

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS

Martin Marietta Materials

Martin Marietta Materials is one of the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). In 2024, Martin Marietta sold 191 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, accounting for most of its sales. The company also produces cement in Texas and uses its aggregates in its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete businesses. Martin's magnesia specialties business produces magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. Common Stock

Martin Marietta Materials Inc

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Martin Marietta Materials's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.38% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.22 million shares sold short, which is 4.15% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.68 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Martin Marietta Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751378420_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Martin Marietta Materials has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Martin Marietta Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Martin Marietta Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.99%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Martin Marietta Materials's Recent Short Interest

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.45%. Currently, Martin Marietta Materials has a market capitalization of $33.54 billion. 
Buying $100 In MLM: If an investor had bought $100 of MLM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $256.89 today based on a price of $550.05 for MLM at the time of writing.
<h3>Martin Marietta Materials's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751296512_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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$100 Invested In Martin Marietta Materials 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.51%. Currently, Martin Marietta Materials has a market capitalization of $32.85 billion. 
Buying $100 In MLM: If an investor had bought $100 of MLM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $256.88 today based on a price of $538.79 for MLM at the time of writing.
<h3>Martin Marietta Materials's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750375813_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<li>RBC Capital analyst Anthony Codling initiated coverage on Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announced a price target of $515. Martin Marietta Materials shares closed at $542.47 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MLM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) in the last three months.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Martin Marietta Materials, revealing an average target of $574.62, a high estimate of $634.00, and a low estimate of $491.00. A decline of 2.96% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750078825_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Martin Marietta Materials. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Codling</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$515.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$634.00</td>
<td>$548.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$576.00</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$609.00</td>
<td>$559.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Tyler Brown</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$597.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$491.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garik Shmois</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$615.00</td>
<td>$645.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrian Heurta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Martin Marietta Materials. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Martin Marietta Materials compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Martin Marietta Materials's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Martin Marietta Materials's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MLM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Martin Marietta Materials analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Martin Marietta Materials: A Closer Look</h2>
Martin Marietta Materials is one of the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). In 2024, Martin Marietta sold 191 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, accounting for most of its sales. The company also produces cement in Texas and uses its aggregates in its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete businesses. Martin's magnesia specialties business produces magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime.
<h3>Martin Marietta Materials: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Martin Marietta Materials's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 8.15%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.57%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Martin Marietta Materials's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.25%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Martin Marietta Materials's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.65%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, Martin Marietta Materials faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Deep Dive Into Martin Marietta Materials Stock: Analyst Perspectives (8 Ratings)

RBC Capital analyst Anthony Codling initiates coverage on Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) with a Sector Perform rating and announces Price Target of $515.

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RBC Capital Initiates Coverage On Martin Marietta Materials with Sector Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $515

UBS analyst Steven Fisher upgrades Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raises the price target from $548 to $634.

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UBS Upgrades Martin Marietta Materials to Buy, Raises Price Target to $634

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.4%. Currently, Martin Marietta Materials has a market capitalization of $33.02 billion. 
Buying $100 In MLM: If an investor had bought $100 of MLM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $359.24 today based on a price of $541.56 for MLM at the time of writing.
<h3>Martin Marietta Materials's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746741617_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Martin Marietta Materials 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Ratings for Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Martin Marietta Materials, revealing an average target of $592.67, a high estimate of $650.00, and a low estimate of $491.00. Experiencing a 6.0% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $630.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746554423_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Martin Marietta Materials by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Angel Castillo</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$576.00</td>
<td>$561.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$609.00</td>
<td>$559.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Tyler Brown</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$597.00</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Fisher</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$491.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garik Shmois</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$615.00</td>
<td>$645.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrian Heurta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brophy</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$559.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garik Shmois</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$645.00</td>
<td>$680.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Tyler Brown</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$630.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trey Grooms</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$650.00</td>
<td>$675.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$670.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Seiden</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$645.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Martin Marietta Materials. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Martin Marietta Materials compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Martin Marietta Materials's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Martin Marietta Materials's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Martin Marietta Materials</h2>
Martin Marietta Materials is one of the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). In 2024, Martin Marietta sold 191 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, accounting for most of its sales. The company also produces cement in Texas and uses its aggregates in its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete businesses. Martin's magnesia specialties business produces magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Martin Marietta Materials's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Martin Marietta Materials's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 8.15%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Materials sector.
Net Margin: Martin Marietta Materials's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.57%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Martin Marietta Materials's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.25%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.65%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Martin Marietta Materials's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.64. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Analyst Expectations For Martin Marietta Materials's Future

Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintains Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $561 to $576.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Martin Marietta Materials, Raises Price Target to $576

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.99% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.37%. Currently, Martin Marietta Materials has a market capitalization of $31.88 billion. 
Buying $100 In MLM: If an investor had bought $100 of MLM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $355.99 today based on a price of $522.88 for MLM at the time of writing.
<h3>Martin Marietta Materials's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Martin Marietta Materials Stock In The Last 10 Years

Stifel analyst Brian Brophy maintains Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $559 to $609.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Martin Marietta Materials, Raises Price Target to $609

Wall Street traded lower on the final session of the month, heading for its third consecutive monthly loss as economic data began reflecting the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">impact of Trump tariffs.</a>
U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the last quarter, marking the first economic contraction since 2022 and missing forecasts for a 0.4% expansion. The decline was driven by a surge in imports and reduced government spending.
Labor market data also disappointed. The ADP National Employment Report showed private employers added just 62,000 jobs in April—the weakest gain in nine months and well below the expected 108,000.
By midday in New York, the S&amp;P 500 was down 1% to 5,500, on pace to end a six-day winning streak. Tech stocks in the Nasdaq 100 lagged ahead of earnings from industry titans Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc.
Nine of the S&amp;P 500's eleven sectors were in the red, with only consumer staples and health care posting modest gains. Energy and consumer discretionary led the losses, falling 3.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
Commodities were broadly lower. Oil tumbled 3.7% to $58 a barrel, approaching its lowest close since March 2021. Copper—often seen as a gauge of global growth—plunged 5.2% to $4.60 per pound. Natural gas declined 2.5% to $3.17 per million British thermal units.
Bond markets were steady, with the 10-year Treasury yield hovering at 4.17%. Gold dipped 0.3% to $3,330 per ounce, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) strengthened by the same margin.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) showed resilience, holding steady at around $93,000 despite broader market weakness.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>40,325.88</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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<td>5,515.27</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
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<td>19,330.85</td>
<td>-1.1%</td>
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<td>1,953.01</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $549.56.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $403.24.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;eased 1% to $470.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 1.1% to $193.82.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
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<li>Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): down 0.0%</li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITW#NYSE">ITW</a>): down 2.4%</li>
<li>Automatic Data Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>): down 1.3%</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>): up 7.6%</li>
<li>Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Vulcan Materials Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>): up 6.3%</li>
<li>Mondelez International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDLZ#NASDAQ">MDLZ</a>): up 4.4%</li>
<li>PPG Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPG#NYSE">PPG</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>): down 7.0%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Costar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSGP#NASDAQ">CSGP</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>Veralto Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLTO#NYSE">VLTO</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>): up 8.8%</li>
<li>Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>): up 6.4%</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>): down 9.2%</li>
<li>Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNRC#NYSE">GNRC</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): down 9.5%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>): down 15.7%</li>
<li>Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>): down 9.1%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Company Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.9%</li>
<li>Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>): down 2.3%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 0.1%</li>
<li>Oneok Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>): down 7.5%</li>
<li>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>International Paper Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IP#NYSE">IP</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Stanley Black &amp; Decker Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>): down 4.2%</li>
<li>Essex Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESS#NYSE">ESS</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>): down 0.8%</li>
<li>Extra Space Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXR#NYSE">EXR</a>): up 3.1%</li>
<li>BXP Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>): down 3.7%</li>
<li>Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>): down 3.9%</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>): down 8.9%</li>
<li>Amcor Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMCR#NYSE">AMCR</a>): down 1.2%</li>
<li>Expand Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NYSE">EXE</a>): down 3.5%</li>
</ul>
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>), Host Hotels &amp; Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HST#NASDAQ">HST</a>), MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), Everest Group Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EG#NYSE">EG</a>), Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>), ANSYS Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANSS#NASDAQ">ANSS</a>), Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>), Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GL#NYSE">GL</a>), PTC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), UDR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UDR#NYSE">UDR</a>), American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWK#NYSE">AWK</a>), Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVH#NYSE">INVH</a>), VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>), AvalonBay Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVB#NYSE">AVB</a>), Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRU#NYSE">PRU</a>), Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>), Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), Ventas Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>), Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAA#NYSE">MAA</a>), MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>), C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHRW#NASDAQ">CHRW</a>), and KLA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>).
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Martin Marietta Sees FY25 Revenue Of $6.830B - $7.230B Vs. $7.021B Est.

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.90 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.84 by 3.26 percent. This is a 1.55 percent decrease over earnings of $1.93 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.35 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 8.15 percent increase over sales of $1.25 billion the same period last year.

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Martin Marietta Materials Q1 EPS $1.90 Beats $1.84 Estimate, Sales $1.35B Inline

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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-04-30. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Martin Marietta Materials to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.86.
Martin Marietta Materials bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.23, leading to a 2.81% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Martin Marietta Materials's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>4.56</td>
<td>6.31</td>
<td>5.40</td>
<td>1.83</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>4.79</td>
<td>5.91</td>
<td>5.26</td>
<td>1.93</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
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<td>1.0%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745949678_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Martin Marietta Materials's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Martin Marietta Materials were trading at $502.9 as of April 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 14.41%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MLM/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Martin Marietta Materials visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Glimpse of Martin Marietta Materials's Earnings Potential

Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintains Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $600 to $597.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Martin Marietta Materials, Lowers Price Target to $597

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying Arista Networks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) right here at $70. The stock is &#8220;down way <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ANET/earnings">too much,&#8221; he noted</a>.
Arista Networks will release its financial results for the first quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 6.
Cramer said he likes Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) likes very much. &#8220;I think it goes higher. Hold it for multiple years,&#8221; he added.
On the earnings front, Uber Technologies will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 7.
Cramer said he likes Centas, when asked about Vestis Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTS#NYSE">VSTS</a>). &#8220;Not Vestis people, we're Centas people,&#8221; he added.
Vestis will report its fiscal second quarter 2025 earnings results after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 6.
When asked about Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), he said, &#8220;That's a good space.&#8221;
Supporting his view, Keybanc analyst Jason Celino, on March 10, upgraded Paycom Software from Sector Weight to Overweight and announced a $245 price target.
&#8220;I think Goldman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) at 11.8 times earnings is the way to go,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>).
As per the recent earnings report, Interactive Brokers, on April 15, reported quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.92. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.43 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.39 billion and is an increase over revenue of $1.2 billion from the same period last year.
When asked about CRH plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRH#NYSE">CRH</a>), he said, &#8220;Building materials right now is not the place to be.&#8221; However, he recommended Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) or Vulcan Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) for those who really want exposure to this segment.
As per the recent news, CRH, on April 17, named Nancy Buese as CFO, effective May 12.
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Martin Marietta Materials's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLM#NYSE">MLM</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.15% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.86 million shares sold short, which is 3.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Martin Marietta Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744398024_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Martin Marietta Materials has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Martin Marietta Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Martin Marietta Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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