Vulcan Materials Company (DE:VMC)
NYSE:VMC
VMC Stock Chart & Stats
€246.70
€6.00(2.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€246.70
€6.00(2.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€216.00 - €276.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€31.68B
Enterprise Value€41.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€140.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€5.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.2
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.45
Shares Outstanding129,754,880
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.90
Price to Book (P/B)4.41
Price to Sales (P/S)4.74
P/FCF Ratio33.15
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€279.05Price Target Upside13.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)7.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)€7.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion & ProfitabilitySustained margin expansion over multiple years indicates durable pricing power, improved unit economics, and structural cost control. Higher margins and ~19.9% operating profitability boost resilience through cycles, fund reinvestment and returns, and raise long‑term earnings stability even if volumes fluctuate.
Strong Cash Generation & ReturnsRobust OCF provides durable financial flexibility: it funds maintenance capex, selective growth projects, buybacks and dividends while keeping leverage manageable. Consistent cash generation supports strategic M&A, balance sheet repair, and shareholder returns without relying on volatile external financing.
Advantaged Footprint & Backlog VisibilityA dense, proximate network to major public and private projects lowers transport costs and shortens delivery lead times, creating a structural competitive advantage. Backlog proximity and rising highway/infrastructure awards increase conversion visibility and support steady aggregate demand over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Energy/Diesel Cost ExposureHigh transport fuel usage makes unit costs sensitive to diesel price swings. Cost passthroughs lag market moves, so sustained energy inflation can compress margins and cash flow before pricing and surcharges fully offset the impact, increasing earnings volatility over the medium term.
Cyclical Revenue & Downstream WeaknessAggregate demand links closely to construction cycles; persistent residential affordability pressures and uneven municipal project timing create revenue swings. Downstream divestitures reduce product diversification, leaving results more exposed to cyclical infrastructure and nonresidential timing.
Meaningful Absolute Debt & Capital IntensityThe business is capital intensive with significant fixed assets and recurring maintenance capex. While leverage ratios are manageable, high absolute debt limits flexibility if demand weakens or rates rise, and increases sensitivity to prolonged downcycles or larger inorganic investments.
Vulcan Materials News
VMC FAQ
What was Vulcan Materials Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vulcan Materials Company lowest stock price was €216.00 and its highest was €276.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Vulcan Materials Company’s market cap?
Vulcan Materials Company’s market cap is €31.68B.
When is Vulcan Materials Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vulcan Materials Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Vulcan Materials Company’s earnings last quarter?
Vulcan Materials Company released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported €1.171 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.957 by €0.214.
Is Vulcan Materials Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vulcan Materials Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 2.29.
How many shares outstanding does Vulcan Materials Company have?
Vulcan Materials Company has 129,754,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vulcan Materials Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vulcan Materials Company reported an EPS of €1.171 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.957. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.937%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vulcan Materials Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:VMC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Vulcan Materials Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€279.05 (13.11% Upside)
€279.05 (13.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:VMC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.23%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
VMC Company Deck
VMC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational and financial picture: Q1 delivered higher adjusted EBITDA (+9%), shipment growth (+5%), improved mix-adjusted pricing (+4%), margin expansion, strong cash generation ($1.8B TTM) and a healthy balance sheet (debt down ~$350M; net leverage 1.9x). Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance ($2.4B–$2.6B), highlighted an advantaged footprint with stronger public and data-center driven demand, active M&A/greenfield pipeline and ongoing cost discipline. The primary near-term negatives are energy/diesel-driven cost pressure (estimated ~$25M Q2 impact), modestly lower pricing vs. tougher comps and continued residential weakness. Overall, the balance of material positives (profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, pricing traction and market positioning) outweighs the identified near-term headwinds.View all DE:VMC earnings summariesVMC Revenue Breakdown
73.04% Aggregates
16.30% Asphalt
10.66% Concrete
VMC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€279.05
▲(13.11% Upside)
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