Vulcan Materials price target raised to $305 from $295 at Loop Capital

Loop Capital analyst Garik Shmois raised the firm’s price target on Vulcan Materials to $305 from $295 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader research note on Aggregates and Cement. The firm is citing its Q1 aggregates and cement survey indicating stronger pricing and margin assumptions, stating that while it expects mostly in-line Q1 earnings as poor weather hampered the start of the year, it is also anticipating positive tones on earnings calls for the group.