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Vulcan Materials Company (CH:VMC)
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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow that comfortably covers net income and a roughly $1.0B TTM free cash flow profile indicate durable internal funding for maintenance capex, dividends, buybacks and selective M&A. This financial flexibility supports long-term capital allocation and resilience across cycles.
Pricing Power And Unit ProfitabilitySustained per-ton cash gross profit improvement and mid-single-digit mix-adjusted price gains reflect structural pricing leverage tied to local market scarcity and large public project demand. Durable unit profitability supports margin resilience even when volume growth is modest.
Balance Sheet Discipline And Capital ReturnsImproving leverage metrics, active cash returns and targeted paydown of short-term debt demonstrate disciplined capital allocation. A ~1.7x net debt/EBITDA profile gives headroom for cyclical downturns while enabling buybacks and strategic bolt-on acquisitions, strengthening long-term ROIC.
Bears Say
Energy And Diesel Cost ExposureHeavy reliance on diesel for hauling and energy-intensive quarry operations creates a persistent margin vulnerability when fuel or binder costs remain elevated. Sticky energy costs can compress per-ton margins for multiple quarters and limit the pace at which pricing offsets input inflation.
Cyclicality And Residential WeaknessExposure to construction cycles, especially single-family residential, makes volumes and revenue volatile. Even with public infrastructure support, weakness in housing affordability and private activity can depress shipments and create multi-quarter earnings variability in this commodity-like business.
International/regulatory Uncertainty (Mexico Arbitration)A limited arbitration award despite findings of violations creates ongoing uncertainty about monetizing Mexican reserves and executing international growth. Regulatory and cross-border legal risks can constrain long-term expansion plans and make reserve access and cash recovery outcomes unclear.

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What was Vulcan Materials Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Vulcan Materials Company’s market cap?
Vulcan Materials Company’s market cap is CHF29.71B.
    When is Vulcan Materials Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
    Vulcan Materials Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 90 days.
      How were Vulcan Materials Company’s earnings last quarter?
      Vulcan Materials Company released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported CHF2.089 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF1.987 by CHF0.102.
        Is Vulcan Materials Company overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Vulcan Materials Company’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Vulcan Materials Company pay dividends?
          Vulcan Materials Company does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Vulcan Materials Company’s EPS estimate?
          Vulcan Materials Company’s EPS estimate is 2.46.
            How many shares outstanding does Vulcan Materials Company have?
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            What happened to Vulcan Materials Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Vulcan Materials Company reported an EPS of CHF2.089 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF1.987. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:VMC
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                Company Description

                Vulcan Materials Company

                Vulcan Materials Company, alongside its affiliated entities, stands as a prominent producer and distributor of construction aggregates, primarily operating within the United States. The company's activities are organized into four distinct divisions: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates division focuses on providing essential materials like crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other foundational aggregates, along with related services. These products are vital for building and maintaining highways, public infrastructure, residential properties, and various commercial, industrial, and other non-residential structures. Through its Asphalt Mix segment, the firm furnishes asphalt mixture to locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, additionally performing asphalt paving work in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment supplies ready-mixed concrete to customers in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Lastly, the Calcium division is responsible for mining, manufacturing, and marketing calcium products for use in animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. Established in 1909, the corporation, initially known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. before its name change, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

                Vulcan Materials (VMC) Earnings & Revenues

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                VMC Earnings Call

                Q2 2026
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                Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                The call emphasized operational resilience and disciplined commercial execution: the company delivered roughly flat adjusted EBITDA despite nearly $40 million of energy headwinds, achieved a 5% mix-adjusted price improvement, modest volume growth, expanded cash gross profit per ton and maintained a strong balance sheet and active M&A/capital return program. Offsets include sticky diesel/energy costs, weather-related volume disruptions, near-term margin pressure (notably Q3), continued weakness in single-family residential, and a disappointing arbitration damages award despite a favorable ruling on violations. On balance, positive execution, pricing progress, capital returns, and a healthy balance sheet outweighed the near-term cost and volume headwinds.View all CH:VMC earnings summaries

                VMC Revenue Breakdown

                73.04%73.04%16.30%10.66%
                73.04% Aggregates
                16.30% Asphalt
                10.66% Concrete
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                VMC Stock 12 Month Forecast

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