-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
MLM delivered record Q1 2026 revenues of $1,362M (+17% Y/Y) with adjusted EPS of $1.93 (+14% Y/Y) and adjusted EBITDA growth of 14% to $364M, though underlying profitability metrics reflected portfolio optimization complexity. Aggregates shipments reached a record 43.9M tons (+12% Y/Y), but gross profit per ton declined 14% to $6.56 due to acquisition charges and inflation. We think the February completion of the QUIKRETE asset exchange and aggregates-focused strategy are sound moves, as aggregates carry stronger pricing power compared to cement and ready-mixed concrete. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance with mid-point adjusted EBITDA of $2.43B. We see execution risk in achieving this target, which requires Q2-Q4 adjusted EBITDA to average $689M quarterly (+5.9% vs. 2025). The troubling dynamic of 17% revenue growth while earnings from operations declined 9% represents an inversion of expected operating leverage.