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Martin Marietta Misses Estimates, Sets Weak 2026 Revenue Outlook

Martin Marietta Materials reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings and issued a 2026 revenue forecast that fell short of Wall Street expectations. The North Carolina-based building materials producer is grappling with a cooling construction market, marked by a slowdown in residential and commercial projects.

Martin Marietta Misses Estimates, Sets Weak 2026 Revenue Outlook

The company posted net income of $279 million, or $4.62 per share, down from $294 million a year earlier. This result missed the FactSet analyst consensus of $5 per share. While quarterly revenue grew 9% to $1.53 billion, it remained below the $1.65 billion anticipated by the market.

Aggregate shipments rose 2% to 48.9 million tons, with average selling prices climbing 5% to $23.11 per ton. Despite these gains, Martin Marietta noted that growth was tempered by a significant downturn in single-family housing and commercial construction throughout 2025.

The 2026 Outlook and Strategic Shifts

Looking forward, the company expects 2026 revenue between $6.42 billion and $6.78 billion, trailing the Wall Street target of $7.15 billion. Management projects aggregate volume growth of 1% to 3%, supported by price increases of 4% to 6%.

These 2026 projections currently exclude the impact of a major deal with Quikrete. That transaction involves the transfer of Martin Marietta’s Midlothian, Texas, facility in exchange for aggregate assets across the U.S. and Canada. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter.

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