MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) Stock Technical Analysis
NYSE:MLM - US5732841060 - Common Stock
616.38 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to MLM. Both in the recent history as in the last year, MLM has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MLM is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 77% of all stocks.
MLM is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
MLM is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
MLM is an average performer in the Construction Materials industry, it outperforms 58% of 13 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month MLM has a been trading in a tight range between 590.35 and 621.36.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, MLM also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 617.96. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.
- A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
More info and screens
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When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.
- A support zone ranging from 581.58 to 595.29. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 534.41 to 541.61. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @482.86 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 617.96 to 620.09. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for MLM is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for MLM is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 77.06 | POSITIVE | MLM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.06% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MLM is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MLM is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of MLM is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 61.02 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for MLM is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.71 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests MLM has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 75.24 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for MLM is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.78 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for MLM suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 17.99 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for MLM suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620.10 | 595.76 | 24.34 (3.93%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @620.10. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @595.76. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low. | The trade has a worst case loss of 24.34 points, which is 3.93%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.98%. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NYSE:MLM (9/3/2025, 11:31:54 AM)
616.38
0 (0%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Performance
% Chg0%
1 Week1.97%
2 Weeks2.25%
1 Month2.33%
3 Month11.8%
6 Month33.88%
12 Month22.67%
2 Year50.16%
3 Year91.37%
5 Year161.89%
10 Year305.65%
15 Year700.81%
Volatility
ATR(14)9.29
ATR(20)%1.78%
ATR Inc-20.73%
Range Today0
ADR(20)10.68
ADR(20)%1.73%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.06
Mansfield0.43
10 Day High621.36
10 Day Low595.77
20 Day High621.36
20 Day Low590.35
52 Week High633.23
52 Week Low441.95
CS1 End595.29
CR1 Start617.96
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.62%
DER(5)0.06%
Volume61
Volume Incr8.07%
Vol(5)475.26K
Vol(50)406.75K