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Martin Marietta Lifts EBITDA Outlook as Q3 Profit Jumps, Trims Sales Guidance

Record aggregates gains sharpened profitability despite a leaner sales outlook.

Overview

  • Net earnings from continuing operations rose 22% to $361 million, with revenue up 12% to $1.85 billion for the quarter ended Sept. 30.
  • Management raised the annual adjusted EBITDA forecast to a midpoint of $2.32 billion, citing strong year-to-date performance and healthy aggregates shipments.
  • Aggregates delivered record results, with revenue up 17% to $1.46 billion, average selling price up 8% to $23.24 per ton, and shipments up 8%.
  • Full-year sales guidance was lowered to $6.075 billion to $6.25 billion, presenting a more conservative top-line view for 2025.
  • Following an asset exchange with Quikrete, the Midlothian cement plant and related North Texas assets were classified as discontinued operations; total revenue including those assets was $2.09 billion versus $2.06 billion expected by LSEG.