Vulcan Materials Company ( (VMC) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Vulcan Materials Company presented to its investors.
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Vulcan Materials Company, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, specializing in crushed stone, sand, gravel, and aggregates-based construction materials such as asphalt and ready-mixed concrete.
In its second-quarter 2025 earnings report, Vulcan Materials Company reported continued earnings growth and margin expansion, driven by disciplined pricing and cost performance, despite weather-related challenges. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook, underpinned by strong execution in its aggregates business.
Key financial highlights for the quarter include total revenues of $2.1 billion, a gross profit of $625 million, and net earnings attributable to Vulcan of $321 million. The company achieved a 16% improvement in Adjusted EBITDA and expanded its Adjusted EBITDA margin by 260 basis points. Despite a 1% decrease in aggregates shipments due to adverse weather, the freight-adjusted sales price per ton increased by 5%. The asphalt and concrete segments also showed resilience, with improved unit cash gross profits.
Vulcan Materials maintains a robust financial position, with capital expenditures of $102 million in the second quarter and $65 million returned to shareholders through dividends. The company’s debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio remains within its target range, indicating strong liquidity and growth potential.
Looking ahead, Vulcan Materials is optimistic about its performance for the remainder of the year, supported by an increase in highway construction activity. The company remains focused on pricing and operational disciplines to drive earnings growth and cash generation, aiming for an Adjusted EBITDA of $2.35 to $2.55 billion for the full year.