Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) announced a 7% hike in quarterly dividend payout, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to enhancing shareholder rewards. This ninth consecutive year hikes underscore the company's emphasis on a well-rounded approach to capital allocation, achieved through a strong balance sheet, solid aggregates-led business model and a commitment to operational excellence.Shares of this producer and supplier of construction aggregates and other heavy building materials rose 2.7% during t ...