Zacks Research Issues Positive Estimate for VMI Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has raised its Q3 2025 earnings estimate for Valmont Industries to $4.59 per share, increasing from a previous forecast of $4.50, with a full-year earnings estimate at $18.07 per share.
• Valmont Industries reported Q2 earnings of $4.88 per share, surpassing analyst expectations of $4.78, along with a revenue of $1.05 billion which exceeded estimates as well.
• The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.68 per share, with an annual dividend payout ratio of 25.33% and a dividend yield of 0.7%.

Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI - Free Report) - Zacks Research increased their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Valmont Industries in a report issued on Monday, August 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the industrial products company will post earnings of $4.59 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $4.50. The consensus estimate for Valmont Industries' current full-year earnings is $18.07 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Valmont Industries' Q4 2025 earnings at $4.70 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $5.00 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.06 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.54 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $22.64 EPS.

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 22nd. The industrial products company reported $4.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.78 by $0.10. Valmont Industries had a net margin of 5.98% and a return on equity of 22.10%. The company had revenue of $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.03 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.91 earnings per share. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Valmont Industries from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Sunday, August 3rd. William Blair upgraded Valmont Industries from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 23rd. DA Davidson increased their price objective on Valmont Industries from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on Valmont Industries from $345.00 to $382.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, July 21st.

Valmont Industries Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE VMI traded up $0.17 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $368.37. 154,520 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 160,292. The firm has a market cap of $7.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.15 and a beta of 1.12. Valmont Industries has a twelve month low of $250.07 and a twelve month high of $379.22. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $338.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $321.69. The company has a quick ratio of 1.44, a current ratio of 2.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.

Valmont Industries Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 26th will be given a dividend of $0.68 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 26th. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Valmont Industries's payout ratio is 25.33%.

Insider Activity

In other Valmont Industries news, CAO Timothy P. Francis sold 2,867 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.52, for a total value of $1,027,876.84. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 9,746 shares in the company, valued at $3,494,135.92. The trade was a 22.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Valmont Industries

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. WPG Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Valmont Industries in the 1st quarter worth $27,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Valmont Industries by 87.7% during the first quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 107 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Valmont Industries by 93.9% during the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 128 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Valmont Industries by 223.4% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 152 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the period. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Valmont Industries in the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. 87.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Valmont Industries Company Profile

Valmont Industries, Inc operates as manufacturer of products and services for infrastructure and agriculture markets in the United States, Australia, Brazil, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Infrastructure and Agriculture. The company manufactures and distributes steel, pre-stressed concrete, composite structures for electrical transmission, substation, and distribution applications; and designs, engineers, and manufactures metal, steel, wood, aluminum, and composite poles and structures for lighting and transportation applications.