Business Segments · External Freight Expense

Reportable Segments — External Freight Expense

Martin Marietta Materials Reportable Segments — External Freight Expense increased by 10.8% to $103.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.1%, from $78.00M to $103.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Reportable Segments — External Freight Expense shows a downward trend with a -3.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Rising costs may indicate higher logistics rates or longer shipping distances, while declining costs suggest improved distribution efficiency or lower fuel surcharges.

Detailed definition

This represents the costs paid to third-party logistics providers for the transportation and delivery of products to cus...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Freight-out' or 'Logistics Expense' found in companies with heavy physical product distribution.

Metric ID: mlm_segment_reportable_segments_external_freight_expense

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$108.25M$108.25M$108.25M$108.25M$94.00M$94.00M$94.00M$94.00M$72.00M$98.00M$96.00M$93.00M$78.00M$101.00M$115.00M$93.00M$103.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-13.2%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-23.4%+36.1%-2.0%-3.1%-16.1%+29.5%+13.9%-19.1%+10.8%
YoY Change-13.2%-13.2%-13.2%-13.2%-23.4%+4.3%+2.1%-1.1%+8.3%+3.1%+19.8%+0.0%+32.1%
Range$72.00M$115.00M
CAGR-1.2%
Avg YoY Growth-0.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Marietta Materials's reportable segments — external freight expense?
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) reported reportable segments — external freight expense of $103.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Martin Marietta Materials's reportable segments — external freight expense changed year-over-year?
Martin Marietta Materials's reportable segments — external freight expense increased by 32.1% year-over-year, from $78.00M to $103.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Martin Marietta Materials's reportable segments — external freight expense?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Martin Marietta Materials's reportable segments — external freight expense has grown at a -3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $433.00M to $387.00M.
What does reportable segments — external freight expense mean?
The cost of using third-party shipping and transportation services.