This section contains press releases and other materials from third parties (including paid content). The Globe and Mail has not reviewed this content. Please see disclaimer.

Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Materials Stocks: Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) and Avient (AVNT)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Mon May 11, 9:00AM CDT

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Materials sector with new ratings on Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) and Avient (AVNT).

Claim 55% Off TipRanks

Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)

In a report released today, Steven Fisher from UBS maintained a Buy rating on Martin Marietta Materials, with a price target of $739.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $590.38.

According to TipRanks.com, Fisher is ranked #1493 out of 12245 analysts.

Martin Marietta Materials has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $692.69, implying a 14.9% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 27, Raymond James also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $690.00 price target.

See the top stocks recommended by analysts >>

Avient (AVNT)

In a report issued on May 8, Vincent Andrews from Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Avient, with a price target of $52.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $36.89, close to its 52-week low of $36.68.

According to TipRanks.com, Andrews is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.8% and a 55.8% success rate. Andrews covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Air Products and Chemicals, Sherwin-Williams Company, and Cf Industries Holdings. ;'>

Avient has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $47.25, representing a 30.3% upside. In a report issued on April 23, TipRanks – xAI also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $42.00 price target.

Read More on MLM:

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

This article contains syndicated content. We have not reviewed, approved, or endorsed the content, and may receive compensation for placement of the content on this site. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

All market data (will open in new tab) is provided by Barchart Solutions. Copyright © 2026.

Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. For exchange delays and terms of use, please read disclaimer (will open in new tab).