Q1 2026 revenues reached $7.4 billion, 9% ahead of the prior year, driven by positive underlying demand, disciplined commercial execution, and contributions from acquisitions. The company is focused on portfolio optimization through divestitures of non-core businesses and recycling proceeds into faster-growing, connected platforms like water infrastructure to maximize shareholder value.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Revenue grew 45.4% from 2021 to 2025 while net income grew 65.9%, reaching $3.75B in 2025. ROE improved to 15.63% in 2025 with net profit margin reaching 10.02%. However, operational execution challenges and leverage remain areas to monitor.
Top Insights
Divested $1.9B in non-core businesses in 2026 while investing $0.9B in nine acquisitions including Axius Water, enhancing position in US water infrastructure.
Delisted from London Stock Exchange in April 2026, now solely listed on NYSE, simplifying corporate structure.
FY 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA $8.1B–$8.5B, net income $3.9B–$4.1B, diluted EPS $5.60–$6.05.
Q1 2026 share buyback $400M with additional $300M tranche announced; quarterly dividend increased 5% to $0.39 per share.
Named Competitors
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Martin Marietta Materials — Aggregates and light building products
Recent Developments
(April 2026) Q1 2026 revenue $7.4B (+9% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA $586M (+18% YoY); divested $1.9B in non-core businesses and acquired Axius Water for $700M
(April 2026) Delisted from London Stock Exchange, now trading exclusively on NYSE
(February 2026) FY 2025 results: $37.4B revenue (+5% YoY), $3.8B net income (+8% YoY), $7.7B adjusted EBITDA (+11% YoY), included in S&P 500 Index
(May 2026) Announced full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed; continued infrastructure demand expected
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