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MLM Trading Analysis - 09/10/2026 04:33 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT

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MLM (Martin Marietta Materials) at $502.47. True Sentiment Bearish, delta 40-60 call 18% / put 82%, call $19,760 vs put $91,340. RSI 36.4.

Symbol: MLM
Price: $502.47
Article bias (separate from True Sentiment): neutral
Conviction: medium
Published: 2026-09-10 16:33:00 ET
Author: DeltaNeutral staff

TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)

True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):

Overall Sentiment: The true sentiment analysis shows a bearish sentiment, with a put dollar volume ($91,340) significantly higher than call dollar volume ($19,760).

Call vs Put: The call percentage is 17.8%, and the put percentage is 82.2%, indicating a strong bearish bias in options trading.

Key Statistics: MLM

$502.99 +0.00%

52-Week Range

$491.62 - $710.97

Market Cap

$60.71B

P/E (TTM)

12.35

PEG Ratio

N/A

Beta

N/A

Next Earnings

N/A

Avg Volume

$504,198

Dividend Yield

N/A

Fundamental Snapshot

Valuation

P/E (Trailing)	12.35
P/E (Forward)	N/A
PEG Ratio	N/A
Price/Book	5.26

Profitability

EPS (Trailing)	$40.74
EPS (Forward)	N/A
ROE	21.28%
Net Margin	36.73%

Financial Health

Revenue (TTM)	$6.69B
Debt/Equity	0.52
Free Cash Flow	N/A
Rev Growth	N/A

Analyst Consensus

None

Target: $N/A

Based on None Analysts

📈 Analysis

News Headlines & Context:

Recent news headlines for MLM (Martin Marietta Materials) include:

MLM announced a partnership with a leading renewable energy company to supply sustainable materials for wind turbine foundations.
The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations due to increased demand for construction materials.
MLM's CEO emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions in their operations.

These headlines suggest positive momentum for MLM, driven by growth in sustainable projects and strong financial performance.

Fundamental Analysis:

Revenue and Profit Margins: MLM reported a total revenue of $6,689,000,000 with a profit margin of 36.73%. The gross margin was 28.17%, and the operating margin was 19.00%.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): The trailing EPS was $40.74, with a trailing P/E ratio of 12.35.

Valuation: The PEG ratio was not provided, but the price-to-book ratio was 5.26.

Financial Health: The debt-to-equity ratio was 0.52, and the return on equity (ROE) was 21.28%.

Cash Flow: The operating cash flow was $1,519,000,000.

Overall, MLM's fundamentals indicate a strong financial position with healthy profit margins, a reasonable P/E ratio, and a solid balance sheet.

Current Market Position:

Current Price: The current price of MLM is $502.47.

Recent Price Action: The stock has been trading in a range with recent prices between $491.62 and $503.27.

Support and Resistance: Key support levels are around $497.76 (Bollinger Band lower bound) and $491.62 (30-day low). Resistance levels are near $547.44 (50-day SMA) and $551.07 (Bollinger Band upper bound).

Intraday Momentum: The intraday momentum from the minute bars shows price action fluctuating within a narrow range, indicating consolidation.

Technical Analysis:

SMA Trends: The 5-day SMA is $508.23, the 20-day SMA is $524.42, and the 50-day SMA is $547.44. The price is below all these averages, indicating a downtrend.

RSI: The RSI (14) is 36.41, which suggests the stock is oversold.

MACD: The MACD is -12.66, with a signal line at -10.13, indicating a bearish trend.

Bollinger Bands: The price is near the lower band ($497.76), suggesting potential for a bounce.

30-day High/Low: The stock is trading near the lower end of its 30-day range, indicating potential support.

True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):

Overall Sentiment: The true sentiment analysis shows a bearish sentiment, with a put dollar volume ($91,340) significantly higher than call dollar volume ($19,760).

Call vs Put: The call percentage is 17.8%, and the put percentage is 82.2%, indicating a strong bearish bias in options trading.

Key Price Levels:

Support: $497.76 (Bollinger Band lower bound), $491.62 (30-day low).

Resistance: $524.42 (20-day SMA), $547.44 (50-day SMA).

25-Day Price Forecast:

Based on current trends, MLM is projected for $495.00 to $515.00 over the next 25 days.

The forecast considers the current SMA trends, RSI momentum, MACD signals, and recent volatility (ATR). Support and resistance levels may act as barriers or targets.

Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:

Based on the price forecast of $495.00 to $515.00:

Bull Call Spread: Buy the $500 call and sell the $510 call, expiring on 2026-10-16. This strategy benefits from a potential price increase towards $515.00.
Bear Put Spread: Buy the $500 put and sell the $490 put, expiring on 2026-10-16. This strategy benefits from a potential price decrease towards $495.00.
Iron Condor: Sell the $505 call and buy the $515 call, while selling the $495 put and buying the $485 put, expiring on 2026-10-16. This strategy profits from a stable price range.

Risk Factors:

Technical Weakness: The stock is in a downtrend, and the RSI indicates oversold conditions.

Sentiment Divergences: The bearish options sentiment contrasts with the potential for a technical bounce.

Volatility: ATR is 12.33, indicating moderate volatility.

Summary & Conviction Level:

Overall Bias: Neutral with a slight bearish bias.

Conviction Level: Medium.

Trade Idea: Monitor for a bounce from support levels or a breakdown below $491.62.

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