Martin Marietta Materials Stock Rockets 5.5% With 7-Day Winning Streak
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.5% return. The company has gained about $2.0 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $38 Bil. The stock remains 21.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.8% for the S&P 500.
Martin Marietta’s recent streak reflects stellar Q3 results, boasting record aggregates revenues and raised 2025 guidance. This coincided with a surging Industrials sector, driven by broad economic expansion and infrastructure spending, reinforcing robust demand for building materials.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are only a couple of things to fear in MLM stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell MLM).
For quick background, MLM provides aggregates, heavy building materials, and magnesia-based chemical products for construction, industrial, agricultural, and environmental applications domestically and internationally.
Comparing MLM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MLM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MLM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 5.5% | 2.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 0.9% | -1.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| YTD 2025 | 21.1% | 15.8% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 48.6% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -22.7% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has MLM behaved after prior drops? See MLM Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 136 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 8 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 20 | 7 |
| 4D | 94 | 0 |
| 5D | 14 | 0 |
| 6D | 3 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 5 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 136 | 8 |
Key Financials for Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.8 Bil | $6.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $2.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.8 Bil | $1.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $460.0 Mil | $510.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $328.0 Mil | $414.0 Mil |
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