Martin Marietta 1Q net income rises to $1.51 billion as revenue climbs
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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 30
Martin Marietta 1Q net income rises to $1.51 billion as revenue climbs
10 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 30
Adjusted continuing earnings were $1.93 a share, above analysts' $1.78 estimate, helped by a $1.4 billion gain from an asset exchange with Quikrete.
Revenue rose to $1.36 billion, beating forecasts, as aggregate shipments increased 12% to 43.9 million tons despite a slight decline in average selling prices.
The company cited an early construction-season start in Colorado and the Midwest, reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance of $7 billion to $7.32 billion, and expects aggregate volumes to grow 11% to 13%.
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