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    Earnings call· Sep 2025(Q3 FY25)

    MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC MLM

    Nov 4, 2025 Source

    Executive summary

    Martin Marietta Q3 FY25 — Record Aggregates and Specialties Performance, Raised FY25 EBITDA Guidance

    Martin Marietta delivered an exceptional third quarter driven by record performance in its aggregates and specialties businesses, supported by strong pricing and volume growth. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance, reflecting confidence in its aggregates-led model and strategic portfolio enhancements, including the QUIKRETE asset exchange. Management anticipates continued resilience into 2026, fueled by sustained infrastructure investment, accelerating heavy nonresidential demand, and an eventual recovery in residential construction.

    Highlights

    5

    • Aggregates revenues increased 17% to $1.5 billion, achieving an all-time quarterly record.

    • Aggregates gross profit increased 21% to $531 million, also an all-time quarterly record.

    • Specialties business delivered all-time quarterly record revenues of $131 million, a 60% increase, and record gross profit of $34 million, a 20% increase.

    • Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was up 22% to $667 million.

    • Full year 2025 consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $2.32 billion at the midpoint.

    Concerns

    3

    • Government shutdowns

    • Affordability constraints

    • Product mix headwind

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
    $2.32 billion
    high materiality
    High
    Aggregates volume growth
    low single-digit
    high materiality
    Medium
    Aggregates pricing gains
    mid-single-digit
    high materiality
    Medium
    Capital investments
    approximate 30% reduction
    medium materiality
    High
    Price/cost spread
    in excess of 250 basis points
    high materiality
    High
    Cost per ton growth
    around 2.5%
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Cost per ton growth
    around 2%
    medium materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    4
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Aggregates
    Achieved all-time quarterly records in revenues, gross profit, and gross profit per ton. Strong pricing and normalized weather in Southeast and Texas offset higher freight, depreciation, and inflationary impacts. Cost per ton growth expected to moderate in Q4 and 2026.
    Gross profit per ton: $9.17Gross profit per ton growth: 12%Gross margin: 36%Gross margin expansion: 142 basis pointsPricing growth (reported): 8%Pricing growth (organic): 7.9%Volume growth (reported): 8%Volume growth (organic): 5.5%
    		$1.5 billion17%—$531 million gross profit
    Specialties
    Delivered all-time quarterly record revenues and gross profit. Performance driven by higher pricing, increased shipments across all product lines, and effective cost management. Includes approximately 2 months of contributions from the Premier Magnesia acquisition and a nonrecurring $5 million purchase accounting headwind.
    Gross profit growth: 20%
    		$131 million60%—$34 million gross profit
    Building Materials (Continuing Operations)
    Comprised of aggregates, asphalt and paving, and Arizona ready-mix product lines. Strong outperformance in aggregates more than offset weakness in downstream products.
    Gross margin: 34%Gross margin improvement: 191 basis points
    		$1.7 billion10%—$585 million gross profit
    Other Building Materials
    Primarily the result of reduced asphalt and paving revenues. Classified as downstream products within Building Materials.
    Gross profit decrease: 17%
    		$351 million-10%—$54 million gross profit

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA (continuing operations)
    $667 millionup 22%
    Q3 FY25

    Record performance.

    Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (inclusive of discontinued operations)
    $743 millionup 15%
    Q3 FY25

    Record performance.

    Earnings per diluted share (continuing operations)
    $5.97increase of 23%
    Q3 FY25

    Record performance.

    Total earnings per diluted share (inclusive of discontinued operations)
    $6.85increase of 16%
    Q3 FY25

    Record performance.

    Safety performance
    Best year-to-date
    YTD FY25

    A testament to culture of world-class safety and operational excellence.

    Liquidity
    $1.1 billion
    as of Sep 30, 2025

    Provides enhanced balance sheet flexibility to pursue M&A opportunities.

    Quarterly cash dividend increase
    5%
    Q3 FY25

    Approved by Board of Directors, paid in September, demonstrating confidence in future growth and FCF generation.

    Capital returned to shareholders (YTD)
    $597 million
    YTD FY25

    Through both dividends and share repurchases.

    Capital returned to shareholders (since 2015 share repurchase program)
    $3.9 billion
    since 2015

    Through both dividends and share repurchases.

    Infrastructure as % of product volume
    37%
    Q3 FY25

    Continuing to build up to a 40% target.

    Heavy nonresidential as % of product volume
    35%up
    Q3 FY25

    Increased from prior period.

    Data centers under construction
    more than 100
    current

    Texas emerging as a national leader in hyperscaler activity.

    Data centers
    91
    current

    Example of hyperscaler activity in Martin Marietta's footprint.

    Cost per ton growth (Q4 implied)
    around 2%versus Q3 FY25
    Q4 FY25

    Reflects impact of cost containment measures.

    Cost per ton growth (2026 starting point)
    around 2.5%
    FY26

    Good number to pencil in for next year as a starting point.

    Price/cost spread
    in excess of 250 basis points
    next 5 years

    Expected to be delivered consistent with Capital Markets Day guidance.

    Industry KPIs

    5
    MetricValueDetails
    Volume by product line8%%
    Pricing by product line8%%
    Infrastructure funding exposureover 50%%
    Aggregates cash gross profit per ton$9.17USD/ton
    Segment revenue EBITDA growth by segmentAggregates revenue up 17%, gross profit up 21%; Specialties revenue up 60%, gross profit up 20%%

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    QUIKRETE Holdings, Inc.Asset exchange

    Martin Marietta will receive aggregate operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Vancouver, British Columbia, plus cash proceeds. QUIKRETE will receive Martin Marietta's Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals, and certain Texas ready-mixed concrete assets.

    Premier MagnesiaAcquisition

    Acquired at the end of July. Contributed to the outstanding performance of the Specialties business.

    Risks & headwinds

    3
    Government shutdownsNear-term

    May delay certain administrative functions

    Mitigation: Core highway, street, bridge, and road construction activities typically proceed uninterrupted, supported by stable funding from the Highway Trust Fund and advanced appropriations.

    Affordability constraintsNear-term

    Hinder near-term residential construction activity

    Mitigation: Moderating mortgage rates suggest a gradual path toward normalization; HMI shows improving homebuilder confidence.

    Product mix headwindQ3 FY25

    Heavy base stone quarter

    Mitigation: Base stone indicates new construction, which will eventually require higher-value clean stone, asphalt, or concrete. Overall pricing remained strong despite this mix.

    What to watch in Q4 FY25

    5

    Aggregates volume growth

    FY26
    Current8% (reported), 5.5% (organic) in Q3 FY25
    Targetlow single-digit growth

    Why it matters

    This is a key indicator of overall demand and will influence future pricing power and revenue growth.

    Our preliminary 2026 outlook reflects low single-digit aggregates volume growth and mid-single-digit pricing gains.

    Q&A highlights

    6

    Can you break down the difference between total and organic pricing and volumes for the quarter, and how to think about this balance going forward?

    Management reported aggregates pricing was up 8% (7.9% organic) and volumes were up 8% (5.5% organic). They noted strong organic activity and that a heavy base stone mix, typically a headwind, did not deter strong pricing. They expressed confidence in future demand given base stone shipments indicate new construction.

    “Pricing, as reported, was up 8%. Organic was up 7.9%. And I think what a lot of people would have thought looking at it was, look, the 8% had to be helped a lot by the acquisition activity. The fact is we're seeing very good solid organic activity as well.”

    asked by Kathryn Thompson · answered by C. Nye

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Record Performance in Aggregates and Specialties

    Martin Marietta achieved record performance in Q3 FY25, with its core aggregates business reporting all-time quarterly records in revenues ($1.5 billion, up 17%), gross profit ($531 million, up 21%), and gross profit per ton ($9.17, up 12%). The Specialties business also delivered record quarterly revenues of $131 million (up 60%) and gross profit of $34 million (up 20%), benefiting from the Premier Magnesia acquisition and effective cost management. These results contributed to a 22% increase in Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to $667 million.

    02

    Strategic Portfolio Shaping and SOAR 2030

    The company is actively shaping its portfolio, highlighted by the definitive agreement with QUIKRETE for an asset exchange expected to close in Q4 FY25. This transaction, structured to minimize cash tax leakage, positions Martin Marietta for its next growth phase under the SOAR 2030 strategic plan. The company emphasizes disciplined M&A, efficient synergy delivery, and maintaining a strong balance sheet with an investment-grade credit rating.

    03

    Infrastructure Investment and IIJA Tailwinds

    Infrastructure demand remains a significant tailwind, with state and local government highway, bridge, and tunnel contract awards increasing 10% year-over-year to $128 billion for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025. Over 50% of IIJA highway and bridge funding is still to be invested, providing continued support. State DOT budgets in key geographies are projected to grow 6-7% year-over-year into 2026, reinforcing confidence in durable product demand.

    04

    Accelerating Heavy Nonresidential Demand

    Heavy nonresidential construction demand is steady, driven by sector-specific dynamics. Data center development is accelerating, particularly in Texas, with over 100 data centers under construction. Warehouse and distribution activity is rebounding, and investment in the energy sector, especially LNG projects along the Gulf Coast, is gaining traction. Reshoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing also presents emerging opportunities, with notable large-scale projects underway in Houston and Raleigh.

    05

    Residential Construction Recovery Outlook

    While affordability constraints currently hinder residential construction, moderating mortgage rates suggest a gradual path to normalization. The National Association of Homebuilders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose in October to its highest level since April, with a 9-point increase in expected single-family home sales over the next six months. Management anticipates a more constructive housing market in H2 2026, which should also bolster light nonresidential activity.

    06

    Disciplined Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns

    Martin Marietta maintains a disciplined approach to capital allocation, balancing growth investments with free cash flow conversion. The company expects a 30% reduction in 2026 capital investments compared to the 2025 midpoint, returning to normalized levels. The Board approved a 5% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, and the company has returned $597 million year-to-date and $3.9 billion since 2015 through dividends and share repurchases.

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