Martin Marietta Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results

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Martin Marietta Materials (NYSE: MLM) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing mixed performance. Q4 revenues increased 1% to $1.632 billion, while full-year revenues decreased 4% to $6.536 billion. The company achieved record fourth-quarter profits with earnings per diluted share from continuing operations rising 3% to $4.79.

Q4 aggregates shipments increased 2.7% to 47.9 million tons, with average selling price up 8.6% to $21.95 per ton. The company completed strategic bolt-on acquisitions in Florida, Southern California, and Texas during Q4. For 2025, Martin Marietta projects Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.25 billion (midpoint), representing a 9% improvement over 2024.

The company returned $639 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, MLM maintained strong liquidity with $670 million in cash and $1.2 billion in unused borrowing capacity.

Positive

• Q4 revenues increased 1% to $1.632 billion
• Q4 earnings per share grew 3% to $4.79
• Aggregates average selling price increased 8.6% to $21.95 per ton
• Q4 aggregates gross profit increased 16% to $379 million
• Completed strategic acquisitions in three key markets
• Strong liquidity position with $1.87 billion available

Negative

• Full-year revenues declined 4% to $6.536 billion
• Full-year gross profit decreased 7% to $1.878 billion
• Annual aggregates shipments fell 4% to 191.1 million tons
• Cement and ready mixed concrete revenues decreased 24% in Q4
• Asphalt and paving revenues declined 2% in Q4

Insights

Financial Analyst

Martin Marietta's Q4 performance marks a strategic inflection point, with the resumption of earnings growth and margin expansion despite macroeconomic headwinds. The 12% increase in aggregates gross profit per ton to a record $7.92 demonstrates exceptional pricing power and operational efficiency.

The company's $6 billion portfolio transformation through strategic acquisitions and divestitures is particularly noteworthy. By divesting the South Texas cement operations while acquiring aggregates-focused assets in high-growth markets like Florida and Southern California, MLM has enhanced its business durability and margin profile. This aligns perfectly with the industry's shift toward higher-margin, less capital-intensive operations.

The robust cash flow generation, evidenced by $1.5 billion in operating cash flow, provides significant financial flexibility. With $670 million in cash and $1.2 billion in unused credit facilities, MLM maintains ample dry powder for opportunistic acquisitions while returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Looking ahead to 2025, two key catalysts stand out: infrastructure spending and data center construction. The projected 5.5-7.5% pricing growth reflects both strong end-market demand and MLM's strategic market positions. While residential construction remains soft, the diversity of end markets and improved portfolio mix should help maintain momentum, supporting management's $2.25 billion Adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Earnings Growth and Margin Expansion Resumed in the Fourth Quarter

Achieved Full-Year Records for Aggregates Revenues,

Gross Profit and Unit Profitability

Completed Aggregates Bolt-Ons in Florida, Southern California and Texas in the Fourth Quarter

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”), a leading national supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Highlights
(Financial highlights are for continuing operations)

	Quarter Ended December 31,									Year Ended December 31,
(in millions, unless otherwise noted)	2024			2023			% Change			2024			2023			% Change
Revenues1	$	1,632		$	1,608		1	%		$	6,536		$	6,777		(4	)%
Gross profit2	$	489		$	484		1	%		$	1,878		$	2,023		(7	)%
Earnings from operations3	$	399		$	370		8	%		$	2,707		$	1,596		70	%
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta3	$	294		$	288		2	%		$	1,995		$	1,199		66	%
Adjusted EBITDA4	$	545		$	503		8	%		$	2,066		$	2,128		(3	)%
Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations3	$	4.79		$	4.63		3	%		$	32.41		$	19.32		68	%
Aggregates product line:
Shipments (tons)		47.9			46.6		3	%			191.1			198.8		(4	)%
Average selling price per ton	$	21.95		$	20.22		9	%		$	21.80		$	19.84		10	%
Gross profit per ton2	$	7.92		$	7.04		12	%		$	7.58		$	6.93		9	%

1	Revenues include the sales of products and services to customers (net of any discounts or allowances) and freight revenues.
2	Year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit and aggregates gross profit per ton include $20 million, or $0.10 per ton, negative impact of selling acquired inventory after its markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting.
3	Year ended December 31, 2024, earnings from operations, net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations include $1.2 billion, $0.9 billion and $14.49 per diluted share, respectively, for a nonrecurring gain on divestiture, partially offset by acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses, the impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting and a noncash asset and portfolio rationalization charge.
4	Earnings from continuing operations before interest; income taxes; depreciation, depletion and amortization expense; the earnings/loss from nonconsolidated equity affiliates; acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses and the impact of selling acquired inventory after its markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting subject to the limitations described below; nonrecurring gain on divestiture; and noncash asset and portfolio rationalization charge, or Adjusted EBITDA, is a non-GAAP financial measure. Effective January 1, 2024, transaction expenses and inventory acquisition accounting impacts are only excluded for transactions with at least $2 billion in consideration and transaction expenses expected to exceed $15 million. See Appendix to this earnings release for a reconciliation to net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta.

Ward Nye, Chair and CEO of Martin Marietta, stated, “In 2024, we faced several challenging dynamics beyond our control, including inclement weather, softening construction demand in both nonresidential and residential sectors, and tighter-than-expected monetary policy. Despite these headwinds, we remained steadfast in executing our strategic priorities and concluded the year with a return to earnings growth and margin expansion, resulting in record fourth quarter profits.

”The Company delivered our safest year on record, achieved nearly double-digit growth in unit margins, expanded Adjusted EBITDA margins and reshaped our portfolio. This was accomplished through approximately $6 billion in aggregates-led acquisitions and non-core asset divestitures. These portfolio-optimizing transactions created a more durable business, increased the gross profit contribution from our core aggregates product line, and enhanced our margin profile, all while maintaining a strong balance sheet for continued acquisitive growth.
  
"Looking ahead, the strategic actions we completed in 2024, combined with strong infrastructure and data center demand, should more than offset ongoing softness in residential construction demand. Consequently, we are confident in achieving the midpoint of our 2025 full year Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.25 billion, a 9% improvement compared to the prior year."

Mr. Nye concluded, "Our long history of successfully identifying, executing and integrating operations into our business, while managing controllable factors and navigating economic cycles, gives us great confidence in our ability to continue delivering industry-leading safety, operational and financial performance. Martin Marietta's dedicated employees remain committed stewards of our shareholders' investment, working together to build and maintain the safest, best-performing, aggregates-led public company. We are positioned to generate sustainable earnings growth and superior shareholder value for years to come."

Fourth-Quarter Financial and Operating Results

(All financial and operating results are for continuing operations and comparisons are versus the prior-year fourth quarter, unless otherwise noted)

Building Materials Business

The Building Materials business achieved revenues of $1.6 billion and gross profit of $472 million, both fourth-quarter records.

Aggregates

Fourth-quarter aggregates shipments increased 2.7 percent to 47.9 million tons, reflecting acquisition contributions that were partially offset by softer residential, warehouse and manufacturing demand. Average selling price (ASP) increased 8.6 percent to $21.95 per ton, or 7.6 percent on an organic mix-adjusted basis.

Aggregates gross profit increased 16 percent to $379 million due to contributions from acquired operations, organic pricing growth and lower diesel costs. Aggregates gross profit per ton increased 12 percent to $7.92 and gross margin improved 120 basis points to 33 percent, both fourth-quarter records.

Cement and Downstream Businesses

Cement and ready mixed concrete revenues decreased 24 percent to $261 million and gross profit decreased 36 percent to $68 million primarily due to the February 2024 divestiture of the South Texas cement plant and certain of its related ready mixed concrete operations.

Asphalt and paving revenues decreased 2 percent to $223 million, driven by slower market demand. Gross profit decreased 7 percent to $25 million due to lower revenues and higher aggregates costs partially offset by lower liquid asphalt costs.

Magnesia Specialties Business

Magnesia Specialties delivered revenues of $77 million, a fourth-quarter record, as strong lime and chemicals pricing more than offset lower shipments; gross profit decreased 3 percent to $22 million from unfavorable cost absorption on reduced production and higher supplies expense.

Portfolio Optimization

During the fourth quarter, the Company acquired aggregates-led, bolt-on assets in Southwest Florida, Southern California and West Texas.

Cash Generation, Capital Allocation and Liquidity

Cash provided by operating activities was $1.5 billion for both the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Cash provided by operating activities for the fourth quarter was $685 million, an increase of 23 percent compared with the prior-year quarter. This growth was primarily driven by improvements in working capital and deferred income tax payments due to disaster tax relief for North Carolina businesses affected by Hurricanes Debby and Helene.

Cash paid for property, plant and equipment additions for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $855 million, which included the purchase of aggregates reserves, land and processing plants in Southern California.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company returned $639 million to shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases. As of December 31, 2024, 11.9 million shares remained under the current repurchase authorization.

The Company had $670 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand and $1.2 billion of unused borrowing capacity on its existing credit facilities as of December 31, 2024.

Full-Year 2025 Guidance

2025 GUIDANCE
(Dollars in Millions)		Low *				High *
Consolidated
Total revenues		$	6,830			$	7,230
Interest expense		$	220			$	230
Estimated tax rate (excluding discrete events)			20.5	%			21.5	%
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta		$	1,005			$	1,175
Adjusted EBITDA1		$	2,150			$	2,350
Capital expenditures		$	725			$	775
Building Materials Business
Aggregates
Volume % growth2			2.5	%			5.5	%
ASP % growth3			5.5	%			7.5	%
Gross profit		$	1,610			$	1,710
Cement, Ready Mixed Concrete and Asphalt and Paving
Gross profit		$	305			$	385
Magnesia Specialties Business
Gross profit		$	110			$	120

* Guidance range represents the low end and high end of the respective line items provided above.

1	Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix to this earnings release for a reconciliation to net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta.
2	Volume change is for total aggregates shipments, inclusive of internal tons, acquired operations and divestitures, and is in comparison to 2024 shipments of 191.1 million tons.
3	ASP change is for aggregates average selling price and is in comparison to 2024 ASP of $21.80 per ton.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This earnings release contains financial measures that are not prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the closest GAAP measures are provided in the Appendix of this earnings release. Management believes these non-GAAP measures are commonly used by investors to evaluate the Company’s performance. When read alongside the Company’s consolidated financial statements, they offer a useful tool for assessing the Company’s ongoing business, period-to-period performance, and anticipated performance. Additionally, these are among the factors the Company uses internally to evaluate its overall performance. Management acknowledges that many items impact reported results, and the adjustments in these non-GAAP measures are not intended to capture all such items. Furthermore, these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Conference Call Information

The Company will discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results on a conference call and an online webcast today (February 12, 2025). The live broadcast of the Martin Marietta conference call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and can be accessed at +1 (646) 307-1963 and using conference ID 1803722. Please call in at least 15 minutes in advance to ensure a timely connection. An online replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live broadcast. A link to these events will be available at the Company’s website. Additionally, the Company has posted 2024 Supplemental Information on the Investors section of its website.

About Martin Marietta

Martin Marietta, a member of the S&P 500 Index, is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials, including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and The Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the resources necessary for building the solid foundations on which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta’s Magnesia Specialties business provides a full range of magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide and dolomitic lime products. For more information, visit www.martinmarietta.com or www.magnesiaspecialties.com.

Investor Contacts:

Jacklyn Rooker
Director, Investor Relations
+1 (919) 510-4736
Jacklyn.Rooker@martinmarietta.com

MLM-E.

If you are interested in Martin Marietta stock, management recommends that, at a minimum, you read the Company’s current annual report and Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the past year. The Company’s recent proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders also contains important information. These and other materials that have been filed with the SEC are accessible through the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com and are also available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You may also write or call the Company’s Corporate Secretary, who will provide copies of such reports.

Investors are cautioned that all statements in this release that relate to the future involve risks and uncertainties and are based on assumptions that the Company believes in good faith are reasonable, but which may be materially different from actual results. These statements, which are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, provide the investor with the Company’s current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. They may use words such as “guidance”, “anticipate”, “may”, “expect”, “should”, “believe”, “will”, and other words of similar meaning in connection with future events or future operating or financial performance. Any, or all of, the Company’s forward-looking statements herein and in other publications may turn out to be wrong.

Fourth-quarter and full-year results and trends described in this release may not necessarily be indicative of the Company’s future performance. The Company’s outlook is subject to various risks and uncertainties and is based on assumptions that the Company believes in good faith are reasonable, but which may be materially different from actual results. Factors that the Company currently believes could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this release (including the outlook and 2025 Guidance) include, but are not limited to: the ability of the Company to face challenges, including shipment declines resulting from economic and weather events beyond the Company’s control; a widespread decline in aggregates pricing, including a decline in aggregates shipment volume negatively affecting aggregates price; the history of both cement and ready mixed concrete being subject to significant changes in supply, demand and price fluctuations; the termination, capping and/or reduction or suspension of the federal and/or state fuel tax(es) or other revenue related to public construction; the impact of the new Administration on the amount available under and timing of federal and state infrastructure spending; the level and timing of federal, state or local transportation or infrastructure or public projects funding and any issues arising from such federal and state budgets, most particularly in Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, California, Georgia, Florida, Minnesota, Arizona, South Carolina and Iowa; the United States Congress' inability to reach agreement among themselves or with the Executive Branch on policy issues that impact the federal budget; the ability of states and/or other entities to finance approved projects either with tax revenues or alternative financing structures; levels of construction spending in the markets the Company serves; a reduction in defense spending and the subsequent impact on construction activity on or near military bases; a decline in energy-related construction activity resulting from a sustained period of low global oil prices or changes in oil production patterns or capital spending in response to such a decline, particularly in Texas and West Virginia; sustained high mortgage rates and other factors that have resulted in a slowdown in private construction in some geographies; unfavorable weather conditions, particularly Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico storm and hurricane activity, wildfires, the late start to spring or the early onset of winter and the impact of a drought, excessive rainfall or extreme temperatures in the markets served by the Company, any of which can significantly affect production schedules, volumes, product and/or geographic mix and profitability; the volatility of fuel costs and energy, particularly diesel fuel, electricity, natural gas and the impact on the cost, or the availability generally, of other consumables, namely steel, explosives, tires and conveyor belts, and with respect to the Company’s Magnesia Specialties business, natural gas; continued increases in the cost of other repair and supply parts; construction labor shortages and/or supply‐chain challenges; unexpected equipment failures, unscheduled maintenance, industrial accident or other prolonged and/or significant disruption to production facilities; the resiliency and potential declines of the Company’s various construction end-use markets; the potential negative impacts of outbreak of disease, epidemic or pandemic, or similar public health threat, or fear of such event, and its related economic or societal response, including any impact on the Company's suppliers, customers or other business partners as well as on its employees; the performance of the United States economy; governmental regulation, including environmental laws and climate change regulations including at the state levels; transportation availability or a sustained reduction in capital investment by the railroads, notably the availability of railcars, locomotive power and the condition of rail infrastructure to move trains to supply the Company’s Texas, Southeast and Gulf Coast markets, including the movement of essential dolomitic lime for magnesia chemicals to the Company’s plant in Manistee, Michigan and its customers; increased transportation costs, including increases from higher or fluctuating passed-through energy costs or fuel surcharges, and other costs to comply with tightening regulations, as well as higher volumes of rail and water shipments; availability of trucks and licensed drivers for transport of the Company’s materials; availability and cost of construction equipment in the United States; weakening in the steel industry markets served by the Company’s dolomitic lime products; potential impact on costs, supply chain, oil and gas prices, or other matters relating to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the war in Israel and related conflict in the Middle East and the conflict between China and Taiwan; trade disputes with one or more nations impacting the U.S. economy, including the impact of tariffs on the steel industry; unplanned changes in costs or realignment of customers that introduce volatility to earnings, including that of the Magnesia Specialties business; proper functioning of information technology and automated operating systems to manage or support operations; inflation and its effect on both production and interest costs; the concentration of customers in construction markets and the increased risk of potential losses on customer receivables; the impact of the level of demand in the Company’s end-use markets, production levels and management of production costs on the operating leverage and therefore profitability of the Company; the possibility that the expected synergies from acquisitions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period, including achieving anticipated profitability to maintain compliance with the Company’s leverage ratio debt covenant; the strategic benefits, outlook, performance and opportunities expected as a result of acquisitions and portfolio optimization will not be realized; changes in tax laws, the interpretation of such laws and/or administrative practices, including acquisitions or divestitures, that would increase the Company’s tax rate; violation of the Company’s debt covenant if price and/or volumes return to previous levels of instability; cybersecurity risks; downward pressure on the Company’s common stock price and its impact on goodwill impairment evaluations; the possibility of a reduction of the Company’s credit rating to non-investment grade; and other risk factors listed from time to time found in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

You should consider these forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Martin Marietta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other periodic filings made with the SEC. All of the Company’s forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it considers immaterial could affect the accuracy of its forward-looking statements, or adversely affect or be material to the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Unaudited Statements of Earnings
(in millions, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues		$	1,632			$	1,608			$	6,536			$	6,777
Cost of revenues			1,143				1,124				4,658				4,754
Gross Profit			489				484				1,878				2,023
Selling, general and administrative expenses			105				119				447				443
Acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses			5				8				50				12
Other operating income, net			(20	)			(13	)			(1,326	)			(28	)
Earnings from Operations			399				370				2,707				1,596
Interest expense			50				40				169				165
Other nonoperating income, net			(4	)			(13	)			(58	)			(62	)
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense			353				343				2,596				1,493
Income tax expense			59				55				600				293
Earnings from continuing operations			294				288				1,996				1,200
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit			—				(5	)			—				(30	)
Consolidated net earnings			294				283				1,996				1,170
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests			—				—				1				1
Net Earnings Attributable to Martin Marietta		$	294			$	283			$	1,995			$	1,169
Net earnings (loss) per common share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic from continuing operations		$	4.81			$	4.65			$	32.50			$	19.38
Basic from discontinued operations		$	—			$	(0.08	)		$	—			$	(0.50	)
Basic		$	4.81			$	4.57			$	32.50			$	18.88
Diluted from continuing operations		$	4.79			$	4.63			$	32.41			$	19.32
Diluted from discontinued operations		$	—			$	(0.08	)		$	—			$	(0.50	)
Diluted		$	4.79			$	4.55			$	32.41			$	18.82
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic			61.1				61.8				61.4				61.9
Diluted			61.3				62.0				61.6				62.1
Dividends per common share		$	0.79			$	0.74			$	3.06			$	2.80

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Unaudited Financial Highlights
(In millions)
		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenues:
East Group		$	743			$	684			$	2,941			$	2,763
West Group			812				848				3,275				3,699
Total Building Materials business			1,555				1,532				6,216				6,462
Magnesia Specialties			77				76				320				315
Total		$	1,632			$	1,608			$	6,536			$	6,777
Earnings (Loss) from operations:
East Group		$	241			$	225			$	891			$	857
West Group1			174				160				1,877				777
Total Building Materials business			415				385				2,768				1,634
Magnesia Specialties			16				15				90				76
Total reportable segments			431				400				2,858				1,710
Corporate			(32	)			(30	)			(151	)			(114	)
Consolidated earnings from operations			399				370				2,707				1,596
Interest expense			50				40				169				165
Other nonoperating income, net			(4	)			(13	)			(58	)			(62	)
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense		$	353			$	343			$	2,596			$	1,493

1	Earnings from operations for the West Group for the year ended 2024, included a $1.3 billion gain on the divestiture of the South Texas cement business and certain of its related ready mixed concrete operations, which was partially offset by a noncash asset and portfolio rationalization charge of $50 million.

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Unaudited Financial Highlights (Continued)
(Dollars in millions)
		Three Months Ended														Year Ended
		December 31,														December 31,
		2024							2023							2024							2023
		Amount			% of Revenues				Amount			% of Revenues				Amount			% of Revenues				Amount			% of Revenues
Revenues:
Building Materials:
Aggregates		$	1,137						$	1,022						$	4,514						$	4,302
Cement and ready mixed concrete			261							343							1,083							1,518
Asphalt and paving			223							228							869							887
Less: Interproduct sales			(66	)						(61	)						(250	)						(245	)
Total Building Materials			1,555							1,532							6,216							6,462
Magnesia Specialties			77							76							320							315
Total		$	1,632						$	1,608						$	6,536						$	6,777
Gross profit (loss):
Building Materials:
Aggregates		$	379			33	%		$	329			32	%		$	1,449			32	%		$	1,378			32	%
Cement and ready mixed concrete			68			26	%			105			31	%			260			24	%			436			29	%
Asphalt and paving			25			11	%			27			12	%			101			12	%			109			12	%
Total Building Materials			472			30	%			461			30	%			1,810			29	%			1,923			30	%
Magnesia Specialties			22			29	%			23			30	%			107			33	%			97			31	%
Corporate			(5	)	NM					—		NM					(39	)	NM					3		NM
Total		$	489			30	%		$	484			30	%		$	1,878			29	%		$	2,023			30	%

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Balance Sheet Data
(in millions)
		December 31,				December 31,
		2024				2023
		(Unaudited)				(Audited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	670			$	1,272
Restricted cash			—				10
Accounts receivable, net			678				753
Inventories, net			1,115				989
Current assets held for sale			8				807
Other current assets			71				88
Property, plant and equipment, net			10,109				6,186
Intangible assets, net			4,497				4,087
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net			376				372
Other noncurrent assets			646				561
Total assets		$	18,170			$	15,125
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current maturities of long-term debt		$	125			$	400
Other current liabilities			891				770
Long-term debt (excluding current maturities)			5,288				3,946
Other noncurrent liabilities			2,410				1,973
Total equity			9,456				8,036
Total liabilities and equity		$	18,170			$	15,125

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
		Twelve Months Ended
		December 31,
		2024				2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Consolidated net earnings		$	1,996			$	1,170
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization			573				513
Stock-based compensation expense			58				50
Net gains on divestitures, sales of assets and extinguishment of debt			(1,369	)			(2	)
Deferred income taxes, net			(45	)			(36	)
Noncash portion of asset and portfolio rationalization charge			50				—
Other items, net			(15	)			(16	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable, net			81				31
Inventories, net			(52	)			(189	)
Accounts payable			17				(17	)
Other assets and liabilities, net			165				24
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities			1,459				1,528
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment			(855	)			(650	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(3,642	)			—
Proceeds from divestitures and sales of assets			2,160				427
Proceeds from sale of restricted investments to discharge long-term debt			—				700
Investments in limited liability company			(117	)			(27	)
Other investing activities, net			10				9
Net Cash (Used for) Provided by Investing Activities			(2,444	)			459
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt			2,758				—
Repayments of long-term debt			(1,690	)			(700	)
Payments on finance lease obligations			(20	)			(17	)
Dividends paid			(189	)			(174	)
Repurchases of common stock			(450	)			(150	)
Shares withheld for employees’ income tax obligations			(32	)			(22	)
Other financing activities, net			(4	)			(1	)
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities			373				(1,064	)
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash			(612	)			923
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, beginning of year			1,282				359
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash, end of year		$	670			$	1,282

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Unaudited Operational Highlights
		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
		December 31,				December 31,
		2024		2023		2024		2023
Shipments (in millions)
Aggregates tons		47.9		46.6		191.1		198.8
Cement tons		0.5		0.9		2.3		4.0
Ready mixed concrete cubic yards		1.2		1.5		5.0		6.5
Asphalt tons		2.2		2.4		8.8		9.4

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Earnings from continuing operations before interest; income taxes; depreciation, depletion and amortization expense; the earnings/loss from nonconsolidated equity affiliates; acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses and the impact of selling acquired inventory after its markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting subject to the limitations described below; nonrecurring gain on divestiture; and noncash asset and portfolio rationalization charge (Adjusted EBITDA) is an indicator used by the Company and investors to evaluate the Company’s operating performance from period to period. Effective January 1, 2024, transaction expenses and inventory acquisition accounting impacts are only excluded for transactions with at least $2 billion in consideration and transaction expenses expected to exceed $15 million. Adjusted EBITDA is not defined by generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, should not be construed as an alternative to earnings from operations, net earnings attributable to Martin Marietta or operating cash flow. For further information on Adjusted EBITDA, refer to the Company’s website at www.martinmarietta.com.

Reconciliation of Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Martin Marietta to Adjusted EBITDA

		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
		(in millions)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta		$	294			$	288			$	1,995			$	1,199
Add back:
Interest expense, net of interest income			43				26				128				119
Income tax expense for controlling interests			59				55				600				293
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and earnings/loss from nonconsolidated equity affiliates			148				126				564				505
Acquisition, divestiture and integration expenses			1				8				40				12
Impact of selling acquired inventory after markup to fair value as part of acquisition accounting			—				—				20				—
Nonrecurring gain on divestiture			—				—				(1,331	)			—
Noncash asset and portfolio rationalization charge			—				—				50				—
Adjusted EBITDA		$	545			$	503			$	2,066			$	2,128

MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS, INC.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Reconciliation of the GAAP Measure to the 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

		Mid-Point of Range
		(in millions)
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Martin Marietta		$	1,090
Add back:
Interest expense, net of interest income			225
Income tax expense for controlling interests			290
Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and earnings/loss from nonconsolidated equity affiliates			645
Adjusted EBITDA		$	2,250

Reconciliation of Average Selling Price to Mix-Adjusted Average Selling Price

Mix-adjusted average selling price (mix-adjusted ASP) is a non-GAAP measure that excludes the impact of period-over-period product, geographic and other mix on the average selling price. Mix-adjusted ASP is calculated by comparing current-period shipments to like-for-like shipments in the comparable prior period. Management uses this metric to evaluate the realization of pricing changes and believes this information is useful to investors. The following reconciles reported average selling price to mix-adjusted ASP and corresponding variances.

		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
		(Dollars per ton)
Aggregates:
Reported average selling price		$	21.95			$	20.22			$	21.80			$	19.84
Adjustment for acquisitions			0.12				—				0.22				—
Organic average selling price		$	22.07			$	20.22			$	22.02			$	19.84
Adjustment for impact of product, geographic and other mix			(0.31	)							(0.07	)
Organic mix-adjusted ASP		$	21.76							$	21.95
Reported average selling price variance			8.6	%							9.9	%
Organic average selling price variance			9.1	%							11.0	%
Organic mix-adjusted ASP variance			7.6	%							10.7	%

FAQ

What were Martin Marietta's (MLM) Q4 2024 earnings per share?

Martin Marietta reported Q4 2024 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $4.79, representing a 3% increase from the previous year.

How much did MLM's aggregates pricing increase in Q4 2024?

MLM's aggregates average selling price increased 8.6% to $21.95 per ton in Q4 2024.

What is Martin Marietta's (MLM) 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance?

MLM projects 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint of $2.25 billion, representing a 9% improvement compared to 2024.

How much cash did MLM return to shareholders in 2024?

Martin Marietta returned $639 million to shareholders through dividend payments and share repurchases in 2024.

What acquisitions did Martin Marietta complete in Q4 2024?

Martin Marietta completed aggregates-led bolt-on acquisitions in Southwest Florida, Southern California, and West Texas during Q4 2024.