Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) is benefiting from its strong aggregates pricing strategy, strength in public construction and accretive acquisitions. Also, the emphasis on long-term strategic plans — markedly SOAR (Strategic Operating Analysis and Review) 2025 initiatives bodes well. The expected improving infrastructure activity trend through 2024, thanks to a solid inflow of public funds for infrastructure and manufacturing activities, is encouraging. However, soft aggregate shipments due to weathe ...