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VMC Stock Chart & Stats
$273.74
$4.79(1.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$273.74
$4.79(1.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$237.03 - $331.09
Previous Close$284.49
Volume915.90K
Average Volume (3M)1.20M
Market Cap
$33.38B
Enterprise Value$43.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$194.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.3
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.50
Shares Outstanding129,578,740
10 Day Avg. Volume1,151,234
30 Day Avg. Volume1,198,236
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.91
Price to Book (P/B)4.41
Price to Sales (P/S)4.74
P/FCF Ratio33.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.32
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.86
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$309.69Price Target Upside13.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)8.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.12B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Profitability And RevenueStrong revenue growth alongside expanding net margins indicates improved operating performance and greater earnings power. The multi-year margin progression suggests profitability is not solely dependent on one quarter, supporting reinvestment and resilience over the next several quarters.
Pricing Power And EBITDA ResilienceThe ability to raise mix-adjusted prices while keeping EBITDA broadly stable despite substantial energy costs demonstrates commercial execution and some pricing power. Reaffirmed EBITDA guidance also supports confidence that operating performance can withstand current cost pressure.
Strong Cash GenerationOperating cash flow substantially exceeding reported net income indicates that earnings are translating into cash, while positive free cash flow provides funding for maintenance, growth investment, acquisitions, debt management, and shareholder returns without relying entirely on external financing.
Bears Say
Energy Costs Compress MarginsPersistent diesel and energy costs can absorb the benefit of price increases and reduce profitability per ton. Management's expectation of lower Q3 gross margins shows that the pressure remains relevant beyond one reporting period, potentially delaying margin expansion until later in the year.
Residential Market WeaknessWeak residential construction reduces demand from an important end market and can also weigh on related light nonresidential activity. Continued affordability pressure therefore creates a durable volume headwind, limiting the benefit of stronger public infrastructure and large-project demand.
Moderate Leverage And Cyclical ExposureAlthough leverage metrics are reasonable, sizeable absolute debt increases sensitivity to downturns in construction activity and cyclical earnings. Fixed financial obligations can constrain flexibility during weaker demand, particularly when cash flow or margins come under pressure.
VMC FAQ
What was Vulcan Materials Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vulcan Materials Company lowest stock price was $237.03 and its highest was $331.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Vulcan Materials Company’s market cap?
Vulcan Materials Company’s market cap is $33.38B.
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 10 days.
How were Vulcan Materials Company’s earnings last quarter?
Vulcan Materials Company released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.464 by $0.126.
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 pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.52 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.8%. See more information on Vulcan Materials Company dividends here
What is Vulcan Materials Company’s EPS estimate?
Vulcan Materials Company’s EPS estimate is 2.85.
How many shares outstanding does Vulcan Materials Company have?
Vulcan Materials Company has 129,578,740 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vulcan Materials Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vulcan Materials Company reported an EPS of $2.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.464. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.56%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vulcan Materials Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VMC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Vulcan Materials Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$309.69 (13.13% Upside)
$309.69 (13.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VMC Sentiment 55%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 3.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.4%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.14%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
VMC Company Deck
VMC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 VMC earnings summariesVMC Revenue Breakdown
73.04% Aggregates
16.30% Asphalt
10.66% Concrete

VMC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$309.69
▲(13.13% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
31.72% Mutual Funds
1.35% Other Institutional Investors
38.54% Public Companies and
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