Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record second-quarter revenues of up to $1.95 billion, up 21% year-over-year, and record adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, up 13%, driven by strong infrastructure and non-residential demand, disciplined execution, and recent acquisitions including New Frontier Materials and Premier Magnesia.

• Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lhoist North America for $13.5 billion, expected to close in H2 2026, positioning as a leading lime and limestone producer and expanding the specialties platform.

• Completed major asset exchange with QUIKRETE, acquiring aggregates and paving assets and divesting cement and ready-mixed concrete operations, reported as discontinued operations.

• Identified $350 million in annualized cash flow improvement opportunities through operational efficiency, asset utilization, and network optimization.

• Delivered best H1 safety performance in company history, with total injury and lost time incident rates at record lows.

Financial highlights

• Revenues from continuing operations rose to $1.95 billion for Q2 2026, up 21% year-over-year; six-month revenues reached $3.31 billion.

• Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased 13% to $638 million; adjusted earnings per diluted share reached $5.00.

• Aggregates shipments totaled 61.6 million tons, up 17% year-over-year, with organic shipments up 2.3%.

• Specialties segment delivered record quarterly revenues of $152 million (up 69%) and gross profit of $50 million (up 39%).

• Net earnings from continuing operations were $256 million, down 12% year-over-year, impacted by acquisition-related charges.

Outlook and guidance

• Raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $7.2–$7.4 billion and reaffirmed adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.36–$2.5 billion, excluding pending LNA transaction contributions.

• Combined 2026 guidance with Lhoist North America and New Frontier Materials projects gross revenues of $9.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 billion, with a margin of 36%.

• Shipments trending toward the high end of the range, pricing toward the lower end due to geographic and product mix.

• Management expects continued revenue growth driven by recent acquisitions and infrastructure demand, but notes risks from interest rates, construction cycles, and integration of Lhoist North America.

• Guidance reflects strong H1 performance and NFM acquisition, partially offset by energy cost headwinds.