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Martin Marietta Materials vs Vulcan Materials: MLM and VMC compared
Martin Marietta Materials is the larger company: $2.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for Vulcan Materials (Q3 2026). Martin Marietta Materials is growing faster (+28% against -5% a year earlier). Vulcan Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.0% against 18.5%.
Where the money goes: MLM and VMC
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) · Q3 2026
Martin Marietta Materials, Q3 2026: revenue $2.4B (+28% year over year), operating margin 18.5%, net earnings $256M, operating cash flow $557M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Vulcan Materials (VMC) · Q3 2026
Vulcan Materials, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (-5% year over year), operating margin 24.0%, net earnings $363M, operating cash flow $386M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) | Vulcan Materials (VMC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.4B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +28% | -5% |
| Gross margin | 27.5% | 30.5% |
| Operating margin | 18.5% | 24.0% |
| Net earnings | $256M | $363M |
| Net margin | 10.8% | 16.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $557M | $386M |
| Free cash flow | $426M | $209M |
| Market value | $33.6B | $36.6B |
| P/E | 13.7× | 33.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $634.08 | $312.65 |
Where the revenue comes from
Vulcan Materials
- Aggregates: $1.7B (78%)
- Asphalt: $381M (17%)
- Concrete: $92.4M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Martin Marietta Materials or Vulcan Materials?
Martin Marietta Materials is the larger company: $2.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for Vulcan Materials (Q3 2026).
Is Martin Marietta Materials or Vulcan Materials growing faster?
Martin Marietta Materials is growing faster (+28% against -5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Martin Marietta Materials or Vulcan Materials?
Vulcan Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.0% against 18.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.