MLM monthly performance report
Explore MLM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
MLM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) closed September 2026 at $490.64, down 5.41% for the month and −20.92% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MLM is −21.20%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −17.97% versus its 200-day moving average ($598.13), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MLM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −57.07%, with a relative strength index reading of 66.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Martin Marietta Materials ended September 2026 at $490.64, posting a monthly return of −5.41%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.71%.
The current quarter stands at −14.92% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −17.97% versus the 200-day moving average ($598.13).
Year-to-date, MLM is −21.20% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −32.90%. The stock is currently −30.99% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −30.71%.
| Period | MLM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.77% | −0.12% | −0.65% |
| 1 Week | −3.79% | −0.34% | −3.45% |
| 1 Month | −5.41% | −0.70% | −4.71% |
| 3 Months | −18.71% | +2.80% | −21.51% |
| 6 Months | −15.95% | +13.85% | −29.80% |
| YTD | −21.20% | +11.70% | −32.90% |
| 12 Months | −20.92% | +15.01% | −35.93% |
| 3 Years | +14.62% | +71.69% | −57.07% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +13.63% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +13.61% |
| #3 | Oct 2024 | +10.05% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | +9.59% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +9.51% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −13.92% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −12.99% |
| #3 | Feb 2025 | −11.21% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | −9.98% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | −8.94% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +14.81% |
| Q3 2025 | +14.81% |
| Q4 2025 | −1.21% |
| Q1 2026 | −5.46% |
| Q2 2026 | −2.04% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −14.92% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +47.62% |
| 2024 | +3.53% |
| 2025 | +20.55% |
| 2026 | −21.20% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $710.97 (2026-02-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $488.74 (2026-09-18) |
| Current Price | $490.64 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $598.13 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −17.97% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −30.71% (2026-09-18) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.99% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 66.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −57.07% |
| RS Peak | 124.2 (Apr 2024) |
| RS Trough | 66.8 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MLM's return for this report period?
MLM returned −5.41% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has MLM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MLM: −21.20% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is MLM's 12-month return?
−20.92% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MLM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −17.97% versus 200DMA ($598.13).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−30.71% on 2026-09-18.