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Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM stock) price noted a fall from the $462 level amid selling pressure in the past sessions. Moreover, the stock fell below the 20-day EMA. The round mark of $450 shows aggressive short buildup activity.
This week, MLM stock released its Q2 earnings result, which was average and per the estimates. The net income fell by 4.97% (YoY) to $348.30 Million, and the revenue increased by 10.91% (YoY) and 0.10% (QoQ) to $1.82 Billion. The EBITDA also slipped by 23.97% (YoY) to $463.70 Million, which resulted in selling pressure, as the stock had already outperformed from the past months and this time, sellers won the battle, which led to mild negative pressure for the bulls.
The chart shows that MLM stock traded above neutrality and stayed on the top but indicates a correction toward the 100-day EMA at $400.
Moreover, the double top pattern was broken in the last session below the neckline of $450 and suggested further selling in the following sessions.
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. engages in the provision of aggregates, including crushed stone, sand, and gravel, through its network of quarries and distribution yards. It operates through the following geographical segments: East Group and West Group.
The East Group segments provide aggregated products only. The West Group offers aggregates, as well as cement and downstream products, including mixed concrete, asphalt, and paving services. The company was founded in November 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.
MLM stock traded at $448.73 at press time with an intraday gain of 0.86%, showing neutrality in the overnight session. Furthermore, the selling volume increased by 12% to 685.354K, and the market cap is $27.807 Billion. However, analysts maintained a buy rating and neutral rating with a yearly target price of $506.92.
MLM Stock Price Action on Daily Charts
On the daily charts, MLM stock price is riding the gains inside the rising parallel channel and trading above the mid bollinger band, which gives a positive outlook. However, sellers are trying to beat the mighty bulls and attempting a correction toward $400.
As per the Fib levels, MLM stock price took support on the 61.8%, and if further selling arises, more profit booking is likely.
Short Term Charts Indicates Negative Outlook
On the 4-hour charts, MLM stock price was volatile as the leading indicators showed a negative crossover.
The RSI curve stayed below neutrality and noted a bounce from the oversold region, indicating selling pressure in the last session.
The MACD indicator showed a bearish crossover and red bars, signalling profit booking and intense selling in the past sessions.
Conclusion
Martin Marietta Materials (MLM stock) noted a fall due to the Q2 reports, which put selling pressure on the top. Moreover, leading indicators indicate a sharp fall, indicating sellers are gaining strength and massive short additions were noted in the past sessions.
Technical Levels:
Support Levels: $440
Resistance Levels:$460
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Source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2023/07/29/mlm-stock-price-falls-from-the-top-amid-positive-q2-results/