Martin Marietta Materials Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM) reported that its third-quarter net earnings attributable to company increased to $71.8 million or $1.54 per share, from $62.9 million or $1.36 per share, last year.

On average, 12 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $1.47 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net sales rose to $600.5 million, from $537.5 million, prior year. Total revenues were $665.3 million, compared to $592.3 million, a year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $640.85 million for the quarter.