MLM

MLM's $13.5B Lhoist deal could expand its limestone platform and earnings base, but leverage and integration risks loom.

Martin Marietta's record aggregates shipments and raised 2026 revenue outlook support earnings growth, but its premium valuation raises the bar.

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. This week, 12 stocks announced dividend increases, while one announced a 52% dividend cut. BMI stands out with a 10% dividend increase, an excellent quality score of 8.04, a very safe dividend, and a valuation with 11.97% upside. CBOE leads dividend hikes with a 19.44% increase, a top-quality score of 8.64, and robust dividend safety metrics.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.83 per share to $0.84 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. This dividend, representing a cash dividend of $3.36 per share on an annualized basis, is payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE:MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) announced the pricing of its offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.850% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $1,250 million aggregate principal amount of 5.200% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”), $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.400% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “2034 Notes”), $1,500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes”) and $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2056 (the “2056 Notes” and, together with the 2029 Notes, 2032 Notes, 2034 Notes and 2036 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2029 Notes will mature on August 15, 2029, will have an interest rate of 4.850% per annum and will be issued at 99.936% of par value.  The 2032 Notes will mature on January 30, 2032, will have an interest rate of 5.200% per annum and will be issued at 99.894% of par value. The 2034 Notes will mature on January 30, 2034, will have an interest rate of 5.400% per annum and will be issued at 99.772% of par value. The 2036 Notes will mature on August 15, 2036, will have an interest rate of 5.625% per annum and will be issued at 99.660% of par value. The 2056 Notes will mature on August 15, 2056, will have an interest rate of 6.375% per annum and will be issued at 99.721% of par value.  Interest on the 2029 Notes, 2036 Notes and 2056 Notes will be paid semiannually on February 15 and August 15, commencing February 15, 2027. Interest on the 2032 Notes and 2034 Notes will be paid semiannually on January 30 and July 30, commencing January 30, 2027. The Notes will be sold pursuant to Martin Marietta's shelf registration statement, base prospectus and prospectus supplement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), today announced that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its previously announced combination with Lhoist North America, Inc. (LNA). The transaction is now expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Martin Marietta Materials NYSE: MLM reported record second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, supported by infrastructure and heavy non-residential construction demand, contributions from acquisitions and operating-cost discipline. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook while maintaining its adjusted EBITDA guidance, citing continued energy-cost pressure.

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MLM's Q2 results beat expectations as record aggregates shipments and infrastructure demand lift revenues and earnings, prompting a higher 2026 revenue outlook.

The headline numbers for Martin Marietta (MLM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.