Lime and limestone sales volumes were up in the second quarter at United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), whose quarterly revenue increased as a result.
USLM’s second-quarter revenue was up 19.6 percent in the quarter. The company’s first-half 2025 revenue was also up – 23.3 percent, in fact – to $182.8 million.
The company says sales to construction, environmental and steel customers were noticeably up. Additionally, USLM says average selling prices for lime and limestone products were up in the first half of the year.
USLM also made gains in gross profit, which increased 20.3 percent in the second quarter. The company’s first-half 2025 gross profit was up 34.5 percent versus the first half of 2024.
“We are pleased with the company’s strong financial performance in the second quarter 2025,” says Timothy Byrne, president and CEO of USLM. “Demand from our construction customers remained solid.”
USLM operates lime and limestone plants and distribution facilities in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.