Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC – Free Report) had its target price cut by BNP Paribas Exane from $290.00 to $281.00 in a research report released on Friday morning. They currently have a neutral rating on the construction company’s stock.
A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on VMC. Raymond James Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $320.00 to $308.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on shares of Vulcan Materials from $333.00 to $320.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Vulcan Materials in a report on Monday, September 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Vulcan Materials from $320.00 to $300.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 13th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Vulcan Materials from $249.00 to $253.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Vulcan Materials presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $308.78.
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Vulcan Materials Price Performance
Shares of Vulcan Materials stock opened at $281.59 on Friday. Vulcan Materials has a one year low of $237.03 and a one year high of $331.09. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $255.77 and its 200 day moving average is $280.40. The stock has a market cap of $36.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.32, a P/E/G ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a current ratio of 1.43.
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The construction company reported $2.83 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.81 by $0.02. Vulcan Materials had a return on equity of 13.03% and a net margin of 13.77%. The business had revenue of $2.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.84 earnings per share. Vulcan Materials’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Vulcan Materials will post 8.91 earnings per share for the current year.
Vulcan Materials Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, November 24th. Investors of record on Monday, November 9th will be given a $0.52 dividend. This represents a $2.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 9th. Vulcan Materials’s dividend payout ratio is 24.62%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Vulcan Materials
In other Vulcan Materials news, Director J. Hill sold 14,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $276.17, for a total value of $3,866,380.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 58,209 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,075,579.53. The trade was a 19.39% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, SVP David Clement sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $285.10, for a total transaction of $570,200.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 6,716 shares in the company, valued at $1,914,731.60. This trade represents a 22.95% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.65% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vulcan Materials
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Burkett Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in Vulcan Materials in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in Vulcan Materials by 71.7% during the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 103 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares during the period. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new stake in Vulcan Materials during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vulcan Materials in the 2nd quarter valued at $51,000. Finally, Western Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vulcan Materials in the first quarter worth $57,000. 90.39% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting Vulcan Materials
Here are the key news stories impacting Vulcan Materials this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat estimates: Vulcan reported adjusted EPS of $2.83, narrowly above the $2.81 consensus. Management also highlighted pricing strength, operational efficiencies and an approximately $2.4 billion 2026 adjusted EBITDA target. Vulcan Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Forward outlook and capital returns supported sentiment: Vulcan said it is targeting earnings growth again in 2027, expanded through acquisitions in Tennessee and southern Ohio, and returned $417 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. Vulcan outlook analysis
- Positive Sentiment: D.A. Davidson became more bullish: The firm raised its price target from $315 to $330 and assigned a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain divided: RBC raised its target slightly to $257 while maintaining “sector perform,” and BNP Paribas reduced its target to $281. The mixed recommendations may limit the impact of the bullish target increase.
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue and volumes weakened: Third-quarter revenue fell about 4.7% year over year to roughly $2.19 billion, below the $2.24 billion consensus, while aggregates shipments declined 3%. Lower 2026 EBITDA guidance and cautious forecasts from Wells Fargo and Stifel remain overhangs. Vulcan Q3 earnings report
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo maintained a cautious stance: Although it raised its target from $249 to $253, it kept an “underweight” rating, indicating its view that the stock is priced above fundamental value.
About Vulcan Materials
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is a producer and distributor of construction materials used in infrastructure, commercial, residential and industrial projects. The company is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, including crushed stone, sand and gravel.
In addition to aggregates, Vulcan Materials produces asphalt mix, ready-mixed concrete and cement. Its materials are used in roads, bridges, airports, commercial buildings, homes and other construction applications.
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