Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25

Business Segments · Operating Income

Magnesia Specialties — Operating Income

Martin Marietta Materials Magnesia Specialties — Operating Income decreased by 6.1% to $31.00M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.0%, from $25.00M to $31.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Magnesia Specialties — Operating Income shows relatively stable performance with a -0.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ2 2025
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency or higher margins within the segment, while a decrease suggests rising costs or declining segment demand.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the profit or loss generated by the Magnesia Specialties business segment after deducting operati...

Peer comparison

Comparable to operating income metrics for specialized chemical or industrial material business units at peer diversified manufacturing firms.

Metric ID: mlm_segment_magnesia_specialties_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25
Value$23.10M$23.10M$21.10M$21.50M$20.30M$16.50M$16.90M$20.60M$23.30M$16.90M$15.20M$24.00M$25.00M$26.00M$15.00M$33.00M$31.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%-8.7%+1.9%-5.6%-18.7%+2.4%+21.9%+13.1%-27.5%-10.1%+57.9%+4.2%+4.0%-42.3%+120.0%-6.1%
YoY Change-12.1%-28.6%-19.9%-4.2%+14.8%+2.4%-10.1%+16.5%+7.3%+53.8%-1.3%+37.5%+24.0%
Range$15.00M$33.00M
CAGR+7.6%
Avg YoY Growth+6.2%
Median YoY Growth+2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Marietta Materials's magnesia specialties — operating income?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) reported magnesia specialties — operating income of $31.00M in Q2 2025.
How has Martin Marietta Materials's magnesia specialties — operating income changed year-over-year?
Martin Marietta Materials's magnesia specialties — operating income increased by 24.0% year-over-year, from $25.00M to $31.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Martin Marietta Materials's magnesia specialties — operating income?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Martin Marietta Materials's magnesia specialties — operating income has grown at a -0.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $90.80M to $90.00M.
What does magnesia specialties — operating income mean?
The operating profit or loss generated specifically by the Magnesia Specialties business unit.