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Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) reported Q3 earnings, noting higher costs due to energy expenses. Specialties revenue hit a record $362M, and free cash flow rose 18% to $426M. The company expects 2027 pricing growth but faces Q4 volume decline and pricing below cost inflation. Infrastructure and data centers support demand, while residential construction softened. Lhoist's acquisition is expected to contribute significantly to EBITDA.

Raymond James reduced its price target for Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) to $620 from $640, citing uncertainty in residential and light non-residential markets, but maintained an Outperform rating. The stock trades at $527.83 with a market cap of $37.5 billion. MLM reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.37 billion, beating estimates, but EPS missed at $5.47. The company highlighted record free cash flow and a strong 2027 outlook.

Martin Marietta (MLM) reported record Q3 2026 performance and updated its 2026 adjusted EBITDA midpoint to $2.48B. The company also anticipates $820M EBITDA from Lhoist North America by 2027, following the completion of their combination.

Martin Marietta Materials reported record Q3 2026 earnings, driven by the LNA acquisition. The company expects mid-to-high single-digit aggregates pricing growth in 2027, with infrastructure markets remaining resilient. Management anticipates margin expansion from pricing discipline and network optimization, aiming to offset inflation. The LNA acquisition was funded with debt, and integration is progressing well, with a 48% EBITDA margin in its first 40 days.

Martin Marietta (MLM) reported record Q3 2026 earnings, with revenues of $216M and cash gross profit of $115M from LNA. Full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance updated to $7.8B and $2.48B. Infrastructure and data centers drive demand, while private construction remains mixed. Core aggregates business saw 14% revenue growth, and specialties business hit record highs.

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.37B, beating estimates but missing earnings expectations. Revenue grew 14% YoY, driven by acquisitions like LNA, while margins were pressured by energy costs. The company raised 2026 EBITDA guidance and projected 2027 growth. Stock rose 1.79% to $553.87.