MLM Should I Buy
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Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM) is not a strong buy at this moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company has positive long-term infrastructure exposure and a strong gross margin, its recent financial performance, mixed analyst ratings, and lack of strong trading signals suggest waiting for a better entry point.
The stock shows a neutral RSI (41.227), bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), and a MACD histogram above zero, indicating a mildly positive trend. However, the stock is trading below the pivot level of 676.476, with key support at 651.566 and resistance at 701.386. The technical indicators suggest limited upside potential in the short term.
Record Q4 2025 aggregates revenue of $1.2 billion.
Strategic outlook projecting $2.49 billion in adjusted EBITDA for
Positive gross margin growth of 1.56% YoY.
Q4 2025 earnings missed expectations, with revenue and EPS declining YoY.
Lower FY26 guidance led to a 5.81% drop in share price.
Mixed analyst ratings, with recent downgrades and cautious outlooks.
In Q4 2025, revenue dropped by -5.95% YoY to $1.534 billion, net income declined by -5.10% YoY to $279 million, and EPS fell by -3.35% YoY to $4.61. However, gross margin improved to 30.51%, up 1.56% YoY.
Analyst ratings are mixed. Recent upgrades include Citi raising the price target to $758 with a Buy rating, while Loop Capital downgraded the stock to Hold with a $690 price target. Analysts highlight the company's strong infrastructure exposure but express concerns about limited upside without earnings beats.
