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Andrew Foster

Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at SunTrust

Andrew Foster is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, specializing in coverage of the consumer and retail sectors, with a focus on companies such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Constellation Brands. Known for his deep industry expertise, he has consistently demonstrated rigorous financial modeling and sector insight, although specific TipRanks success rates and annualized return metrics are not publicly available. Foster began his analyst career in the early 2010s and previously held roles at other financial institutions before joining SunTrust, where he has become recognized for his thorough research and actionable investment recommendations. He holds relevant FINRA Series 7, 63, and 86/87 licenses, underscoring his professional credentials and regulatory compliance.

Andrew Foster's questions to MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS (MLM) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Andrew Foster asked for an update on the timing of Martin Marietta's Precise IQ pricing tool rollout for next year and whether its benefits are already factored into the mid-single-digit pricing guidance for 2026 or are more of a 2027 story.

Answer

SVP and CFO Michael Petro stated that the Precise IQ quoting tool should be in all sales teams' hands by mid-year next year, with the underlying pricing algorithm already built and supporting both fixed-based and quoted pricing. He confirmed that the mid-single-digit pricing guide for 2026 incorporates the algorithm's impact for January 1 increases, with more upside from the quoting side expected in 2027.

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Question · Q3 2025

Andrew Foster, on behalf of Brian Brophy, asked for an update on the timing of the Precise IQ pricing tool rollout next year and its potential benefits captured in the mid-single-digit pricing guidance for 2026 versus 2027.

Answer

Michael Petro, SVP and CFO, stated that the Precise IQ quoting tool is expected to be fully rolled out to all sales teams by mid-2026, having already been implemented in the East. He confirmed that the underlying pricing algorithm supports fixed-based pricing for the 2026 guidance, with more significant upside from the quoting side anticipated in 2027.

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