About Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. is a Building Materials company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
MLM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $540.41
- Market Cap
- $38.38B
- 52-Week High
- $710.97
- 52-Week Low
- $464.92
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Building Materials
$1,000 Invested in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)
How much would $1,000 invested in MLM be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in MLM 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) in 2025 would be worth $887 as of November 2026, representing a -11.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MLM 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) in 2023 would be worth $1,382 as of November 2026, representing a +38.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MLM 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) in 2021 would be worth $1,415 as of November 2026, representing a +41.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MLM 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) in 2016 would be worth $3,236 as of November 2026, representing a +223.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in MLM at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) at IPO would be worth $33,284 as of November 2026, representing a +3228.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 32+ years (392 months), Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.23% with a median return of +1.25%. The stock had 226 positive months (58%) and 164 negative months (42%). The best month in MLM's history was March 2000 with a +33.8% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -30.0%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and August the weakest (-2.2%).
MLM's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1998 with a cumulative return of +61.3%, and the worst was 2002 at -36.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 32 years of trading history, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) has delivered an average annual return of +16.60% with a median return of +13.40%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.68%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (75%) and losses in 8 years (25%).
MLM's best year was 1998 with a +72.07% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -33.36%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. MLM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -12.84% | $620.00 | $540.41 |
| 2025 | +21.25% | $511.34 | $620.00 |
| 2024 | +4.08% | $491.28 | $511.34 |
| 2023 | +48.62% | $330.57 | $491.28 |
| 2022 | -22.73% | $427.83 | $330.57 |
| 2021 | +56.11% | $274.06 | $427.83 |
| 2020 | +2.57% | $267.19 | $274.06 |
| 2019 | +64.18% | $162.74 | $267.19 |
| 2018 | -21.55% | $207.43 | $162.74 |
| 2017 | +0.57% | $206.26 | $207.43 |
| 2016 | +63.67% | $126.02 | $206.26 |
| 2015 | +25.09% | $100.74 | $126.02 |
| 2014 | +11.80% | $90.10 | $100.74 |
| 2013 | +7.72% | $83.64 | $90.10 |
| 2012 | +27.58% | $65.56 | $83.64 |
| 2011 | -16.54% | $78.56 | $65.56 |
| 2010 | +5.16% | $74.70 | $78.56 |
| 2009 | -6.11% | $79.56 | $74.70 |
| 2008 | -25.70% | $107.08 | $79.56 |
| 2007 | +28.82% | $83.13 | $107.08 |
| 2006 | +36.95% | $60.70 | $83.13 |
| 2005 | +44.90% | $41.89 | $60.70 |
| 2004 | +16.13% | $36.07 | $41.89 |
| 2003 | +56.25% | $23.09 | $36.07 |
| 2002 | -33.16% | $34.54 | $23.09 |
| 2001 | +11.56% | $30.96 | $34.54 |
| 2000 | +4.54% | $29.62 | $30.96 |
| 1999 | -33.36% | $44.45 | $29.62 |
| 1998 | +72.07% | $25.83 | $44.45 |
| 1997 | +59.71% | $16.17 | $25.83 |
| 1996 | +15.00% | $14.06 | $16.17 |
| 1995 | +18.82% | $11.84 | $14.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MLM
What sector is MLM in? ▼
MLM operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Building Materials industry.
How has MLM performed historically? ▼
Over 32 years of trading history, MLM has posted gains in 24 years (75% of the time). The best year was 1998 with a +72.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in MLM? ▼
You can invest in MLM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MLM.
Last updated: 11/1/2026