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Martin Marietta Materials (MX:MLM)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:MLM Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$84.56
Consensus EPS$80.47
Beat/MissBeat by +$4.09
One Year Ago EPS$91.83

MX:MLM Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$32.93B
Expected Revenue$31.63B
Beat/MissBeat by +$1.30B
YoY Revenue Growth+7.51%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/30/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallThursday, July 30, 2026
MX:MLM Upcoming Earnings
Martin Marietta Materials's next earnings date is estimated for November 4, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:MLM Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple substantive achievements—record revenues and adjusted EBITDA, organic volume and mix-adjusted pricing gains, strong Specialties performance, successful acquisitions (NFM) and a transformational planned combination with Lhoist—alongside disciplined capital allocation and identified $350 million of run-rate cash opportunities. Offsetting challenges include headline ASP dilution from recent acquisitions, noncash purchase accounting charges ($52M inventory step-up and higher DD&A), elevated energy and freight costs (noted 150 bps freight headwind and a multi-million dollar energy impact), and weather/residential softness that affected some regional volumes. Management raised revenue guidance, reaffirmed EBITDA, and presented a credible plan to integrate acquisitions and delever within 24 months, signifying confidence in long-term prospects despite near-term cost and mix headwinds.
Company Guidance
Management raised full‑year revenue guidance to $7.2–$7.4 billion and reaffirmed adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations at $2.36–$2.50 billion (guidance excludes any contribution from the pending Lhoist North America transaction, to be updated at closing). Q2 operating metrics supporting the outlook included record aggregates revenue of $1.5 billion, total shipments of 61.6 million tons (organic shipments +2.3%), headline ASP down 2% but up 3.7% on an organic, mix‑adjusted basis, organic COGS/ton +3.6% (including a 150‑bp external freight headwind), reported aggregates gross profit of $418 million (impacted by a $52 million noncash inventory step‑up — ~$45 million EBITDA adjustment — and ~$42 million higher DD&A) and adjusted cash gross profit of $636 million (up 15% YoY). Specialties posted record revenue of $152 million and gross profit of $50 million (Woodville ASP +4% / mix‑adjusted +5%, shipments +1%, gross profit +7%). Year‑to‑date adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1.0 billion (a first‑half record); management reiterated plans to delever back to target leverage within 24 months post‑LNA close, quantified ~$350 million of run‑rate pretax cash‑flow improvement opportunities (with >$200 million of cash benefits realized YTD from inventory and CapEx reductions), and cautioned that energy costs are expected to remain elevated through year‑end.
Record Quarterly Results
Delivered record second-quarter revenues and adjusted EBITDA; core aggregates revenue reached $1.5 billion, up 16% year-over-year.
Shipment and Volume Growth
Total shipments increased 17% to 61.6 million tons (includes acquisitions); organic shipments rose 2.3% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of organic volume growth.
Strong Organic Pricing and Margins (mix-adjusted)
Average selling prices decreased 2% headline but increased 3.7% on an organic mix-adjusted basis; organic gross profit up ~4.3% and adjusted cash gross profit up 15% year-over-year after certain adjustments.
Specialties Business Record Performance
Specialties delivered record quarterly revenues of $152 million and gross profit of $50 million; Woodville lime plant saw ASPs rise ~4% (5% mix-adjusted), shipments +1% and gross profit +7% year-over-year to a record.
Raised Revenue Guidance and Reaffirmed EBITDA
Full-year revenue guidance increased to $7.2 billion–$7.4 billion; reaffirmed adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations guidance of $2.36 billion–$2.50 billion. First-half adjusted EBITDA exceeded $1 billion (record).
Strategic M&A and Portfolio Actions
Closed New Frontier Materials (NFM) acquisition (bolt-on to Central Division) and announced transformational planned combination with Lhoist North America (LNA) to broaden specialties/lime exposure and diversify end markets.
Operational and Cash-Generation Initiatives
Identified approximately $350 million of run-rate pretax cash flow improvement opportunities (OpEx, working capital, sustaining CapEx); year-to-date inventory management and CapEx reductions unlocked more than $200 million of cash flow benefits.
Commercial & Safety Execution
Completed enterprise-wide rollout of Precise IQ mobile quoting and pricing algorithm to improve pricing precision and responsiveness; delivered best first-half safety performance in company history (total injury and lost time incident rates).
Disciplined Capital Allocation
Divested >$525 million of EBITDA from cement and ready-mix assets since 2022 and redeployed proceeds into higher-margin aggregates and specialties; expect ~10% adjusted EBITDA CAGR over the five-year period ending 2026 and plan to delever back to target within 24 months post LNA close.

MX:MLM Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 04, 2026
2026 (Q3)
113.67 / -
100.966
2026 (Q2)
80.47 / 84.56
91.833-7.92% (-7.27)
2026 (Q1)
30.17 / 32.64
32.1331.58% (+0.51)
2025 (Q4)
80.92 / 65.11
81.009-19.62% (-15.90)
2025 (Q3)
113.62 / 100.97
99.9511.02% (+1.01)
2025 (Q2)
89.85 / 91.83
80.50214.08% (+11.33)
2025 (Q1)
31.79 / 32.13
32.64-1.55% (-0.51)
2024 (Q4)
77.53 / 81.01
78.3033.46% (+2.71)
2024 (Q3)
105.68 / 99.95
117.37-14.84% (-17.42)
2024 (Q2)
90.60 / 80.50
94.708-15.00% (-14.21)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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