MLM · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS INC · 2026-11-04 · Importance 59 · Surprise 48 · From source text
Cash provided by operating activities was $896 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, versus $1.2 billion in the prior-year period. The Company attributed 2026 operating cash flow in part to higher income tax payments associated with the QUIKRETE transaction gain. Construction seasonality affects interim cash flows; full-year 2025 operating cash flow was $1.8 billion. Investing activities used $8.306 billion in continuing operations in the first nine months of 2026, including the LNA acquisition, while capital spending on property, plant and equipment was $445 million compared with $602 million in 2025.
Key facts
- Operating cash provided for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $896 million, compared with $1.2 billion in 2025; 2026 operating cash flow reflected higher income tax payments related to the QUIKRETE transaction gain. source
- Full-year 2025 net cash provided by operating activities was $1.8 billion. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -0.8% | Operating cash provided for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $896 million, compared with $1.2 billion in 2025; 2026 operating… |