Should I buy Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Stephens & Co. — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (31 calls tested). It aims for $680 (+44 %), call made on August 1, 2026, maturing on August 1, 2027 (74 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Martin Marietta Materials
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 92 % | +26.7 % | 12 | $675 +43% |
| JP Morgan | 75 % | +20.3 % | 8 | $650 +38% |
| Stephens & Co. | 85 % | +17.5 % | 13 | $680 +44% |
| Loop Capital | 86 % | +15.8 % | 7 | $690 +46% |
| DA Davidson | 43 % | +15.5 % | 7 | $625 +32% |
| Jefferies | 86 % | +12.0 % | 7 | $761 +61% |
| Citigroup | 61 % | +11.7 % | 18 | $610 +29% |
| Morgan Stanley | 62 % | +8.3 % | 21 | $639 +35% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 73% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 11 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $625, i.e. +32% from the current price ($472).
- The most reliable firm on MLM, Raymond James (92% hit rate, 12 scored calls), targets $675 (call made on July 15, 2026, maturing on July 15, 2027) (+43%) in its most recent call, and $680 (call made on October 21, 2025, maturing on October 21, 2026) (+44%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 5 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~31): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on MLM
Median target $625 (+32%) · 11 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Martin Marietta Materials now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 73% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $625 (+32%), and Raymond James (most reliable on MLM, 92%) targets $675. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~31). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Martin Marietta Materials?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($625) is still +32% above the current price ($472) (most reliable on MLM: Raymond James, 92%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Martin Marietta Materials still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($472) and its estimated value: analysts target $625 on median (+32%), with 73% buys (most reliable on MLM: Raymond James, 92%). Cross-check with their real reliability on MLM and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying MLM?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Martin Marietta Materials profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).