MLM Q1 2026: Record Revenue, Quikrete Closed, EBITDA Guidance Reaffirmed

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What changed

Q1 2026 set records across revenue, aggregate shipments, and safety performance. Revenue rose 17% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, with aggregate shipments up 12% to 43.9 million tons. EPS of $1.93 beat the $1.78 consensus by 8.4%, and revenue of $1.362 billion exceeded the $1.313 billion estimate by 3.7%. The Quikrete asset exchange closed during the quarter, generating $450 million in cash and shifting the portfolio away from cyclical cement assets toward pure-play aggregates. A new acquisition of New Frontier Materials (8.5 million tons of aggregates and 1.5 million tons of asphalt) was announced, pending close in H2 2026. Management quantified diesel price headwinds at approximately $36 million for aggregates and $50 million company-wide, deeming them immaterial to the overall outlook. The stock's abnormal move on the report day was effectively flat (+0.02%), though volume ran at 2.2x the baseline, and shares subsequently drifted roughly 6% lower.

Guidance delta

Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was reaffirmed despite diesel cost pressures, consistent with the prior quarter's maintained stance. Capex outlook continues to decrease, building on the prior quarter's 29% reduction to $575 million. Management expects mid-year price increases to offset cost headwinds and support margin expansion. The overall guidance sentiment remains 'maintained' with no upward or downward revision.

Key takeaways

• Q1 2026 set new records for revenue, aggregate shipments, and safety performance.
• Revenue rose 17% to $1.4 billion with aggregate shipments up 12% to 43.9 million tons.
• EPS of $1.93 beat consensus by 8.4%; revenue beat by 3.7%.
• Quikrete asset exchange closed, generating $450 million in cash and exiting cyclical cement.
• New Frontier Materials acquisition pending H2 2026 close, adding 8.5M tons of aggregates.
• Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance reaffirmed despite approximately $50M company-wide diesel headwinds.

Management priorities

• Execute SOAR 2030 strategic plan with a focus on pure-play aggregates acquisitions.
• Complete New Frontier Materials acquisition in the second half of 2026.
• Integrate Quikrete assets and realize targeted $50 million in synergies.
• Pursue additional bolt-on aggregate purchases across attractive geographies.
• Continue share repurchases and maintain a strong balance sheet.