Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18

Earnings Per Share

EPS (Basic, Continuing)

Martin Marietta Materials EPS (Basic, Continuing) decreased by 77.9% to $1.32 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 22.8%, from $1.71 to $1.32. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), EPS (Basic, Continuing) shows an upward trend with a 42.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2018

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved profitability and higher value generation for shareholders from core operations.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, derived excl...

Peer comparison

A standard financial metric used across all public companies to compare core earnings performance regardless of capital structure changes.

Metric ID: eps_basic_continuing

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.62$4.08$2.50$0.39$5.66$4.67$3.02$2.17$5.61$6.96$4.64$16.92$4.77$5.93$4.88$1.71$5.98$1.32
QoQ Change+12.7%-38.7%-84.4%>999%-17.5%-35.3%-28.1%+158.5%+24.1%-33.3%+264.7%-71.8%+24.3%-17.7%-65.0%+249.7%-77.9%
YoY Change+56.4%+14.5%+20.8%+456.4%-0.9%+49.0%+53.6%+679.7%-15.0%-14.8%+5.2%-89.9%+0.8%-22.8%
Range$0.39$16.92
CAGR-21.1%
Avg YoY Growth+85.2%
Median YoY Growth+9.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Marietta Materials's eps (basic, continuing)?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) reported eps (basic, continuing) of $1.32 in Q1 2026.
How has Martin Marietta Materials's eps (basic, continuing) changed year-over-year?
Martin Marietta Materials's eps (basic, continuing) decreased by 22.8% year-over-year, from $1.71 to $1.32.
What is the long-term trend for Martin Marietta Materials's eps (basic, continuing)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Martin Marietta Materials's eps (basic, continuing) has grown at a 42.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.25 to $32.50.
What does eps (basic, continuing) mean?
The profit earned per share from the company's ongoing, core business activities.