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VMC Stock Chart & Stats
$291.71
$2.65(1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$291.71
$2.65(1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$252.35 - $331.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume167.94K
Average Volume (3M)1.28M
Market Cap
$37.19B
Enterprise Value$43.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$140.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.2
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
2.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.45
Shares Outstanding129,754,880
10 Day Avg. Volume1,215,016
30 Day Avg. Volume1,277,611
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 Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit19.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$321.62Price Target Upside10.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)9.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Expansion / ProfitabilityMaterial margin expansion over the last several years indicates durable pricing power and improved cost structure. Higher gross and net margins enhance earnings resilience across cycles, supporting sustained operating profitability and free cash flow generation over the next 2–6 months.
Strong Cash Generation & Capital ReturnsRobust operating cash flow and meaningful shareholder returns signal high-quality cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. This cashability funds maintenance capex, bolt‑on M&A, and buybacks/dividends, providing financial flexibility and durable support for shareholder value.
Advantaged Footprint & Market PositionA dense quarry and distribution network near major public/private project awards creates long-term competitive advantage through lower delivered cost and higher conversion probability. Proximity to demand centers supports stable volumes and market share in infrastructure and data-center led opportunities.
Bears Say
Cyclical & Uneven Revenue PatternsMaterial cyclicality in construction demand creates uneven revenue and backlog conversion risk. Volatile top-line trends mean earnings and cash flow can swing materially with U.S. infrastructure, residential and commercial cycles, limiting predictability of results over the medium term.
Energy / Diesel Cost VolatilityHigh exposure to diesel and energy input costs can erode unit margins before passthroughs. Persistent or rising fuel costs compress cash margins and require price actions or surcharges; this structural input volatility raises execution risk on sustaining margins during cost shocks.
Meaningful Absolute Debt LevelsAlthough leverage ratios improved, sizable absolute debt increases exposure to higher interest costs or weaker demand. Elevated debt balances limit flexibility for large investments or cushioning during downturns, raising refinancing and covenant risk if construction activity materially weakens.
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VMC FAQ
What was Vulcan Materials Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vulcan Materials Company lowest stock price was $252.35 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 $37.19B.
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 20 days.
How were Vulcan Materials Company’s earnings last quarter?
Vulcan Materials Company released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $1.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.103 by $0.247.
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 0.67%. See more information on Vulcan Materials Company dividends here
What is Vulcan Materials Company’s EPS estimate?
Vulcan Materials Company’s EPS estimate is 2.54.
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 $1.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.103. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.585%.
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:
$321.62 (10.25% Upside)
$321.62 (10.25% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VMC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $646.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.34%
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
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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 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
$321.62
▲(10.25% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
31.68% Mutual Funds
0.20% Other Institutional Investors
40.55% Public Companies and
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