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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$260.67 -1.51 (-0.58%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

About Vulcan Materials Stock (NYSE:VMC)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$260.37
$265.00
50-Day Range
$234.35
$275.68
52-Week Range
$215.08
$298.31
Volume
1.10 million shs
Average Volume
980,193 shs
Market Capitalization
$34.43 billion
P/E Ratio
36.97
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Price Target
$302.91
Consensus Rating
Buy

Company Overview

Vulcan Materials Company operates as a leading producer of construction aggregates and heavy building materials in the United States. The company’s core business activities include mining, processing and selling crushed stone, sand and gravel, which are essential inputs for construction projects ranging from highways and bridges to residential and commercial developments. In addition to aggregates, Vulcan offers asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete through its complementary business lines, providing integrated solutions that support infrastructure growth and urban expansion nationwide.

Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Vulcan has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic investments in quarry development, transportation logistics and technology-driven operations. Over the decades, the company has built an extensive network of surface mining sites, distribution terminals and contracting facilities. Its commitment to innovation and safety has driven continuous improvements in resource efficiency, environmental stewardship and workplace safety, earning recognition across the construction materials industry.

Vulcan serves customers in every U.S. state, with particular strength in high-growth regions of the Southeast, Southwest and West Coast. The company’s geographic diversity helps mitigate regional demand fluctuations, while its vertically integrated model ensures consistent quality and timely delivery. Vulcan’s product portfolio addresses a wide range of applications, including road paving, building foundations, water management and landscaping projects, enabling it to meet the evolving needs of contractors, government agencies and private developers.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Michael R. Mills, Vulcan continues to focus on disciplined capital allocation, operational excellence and sustainable growth. The company’s management team emphasizes long-term value creation through targeted investments in state-of-the-art mining equipment, advanced data analytics and workforce development initiatives. By maintaining a strong balance of safety, environmental responsibility and customer service, Vulcan Materials Company remains well-positioned to support America's infrastructure and construction markets.

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Vulcan Materials Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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91st Percentile Overall Score

VMC MarketRank™: 

Vulcan Materials scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 24th out of 100 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Vulcan Materials has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Vulcan Materials has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Vulcan Materials' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Vulcan Materials are expected to grow by 11.85% in the coming year, from $8.69 to $9.72 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Vulcan Materials is 36.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.90.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Vulcan Materials is 36.97, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 16.23.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Vulcan Materials has a PEG Ratio of 2.33. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Vulcan Materials has a P/B Ratio of 4.23. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Vulcan Materials' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.41% of the float of Vulcan Materials has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Vulcan Materials has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Vulcan Materials has recently increased by 3.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Vulcan Materials has a dividend yield of 0.75%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Vulcan Materials has been increasing its dividend for 12 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Vulcan Materials is 27.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Vulcan Materials will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.16% next year. This indicates that Vulcan Materials will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Vulcan Materials' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.41% of the float of Vulcan Materials has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Vulcan Materials has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Vulcan Materials has recently increased by 3.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Vulcan Materials has a news sentiment score of 1.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Vulcan Materials this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    5 people have searched for VMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 5 people have added Vulcan Materials to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Vulcan Materials insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $405,000.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.61% of the stock of Vulcan Materials is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    90.39% of the stock of Vulcan Materials is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Vulcan Materials' insider trading history.
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VMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Vulcan Materials' stock was trading at $257.23 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, VMC stock has increased by 1.3% and is now trading at $260.67.
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Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The construction company reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.20. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 5.8% on a year-over-year basis.
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Shares of VMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vulcan Materials investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Salesforce (CRM), Arista Networks (ANET) and Adobe (ADBE).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/30/2025
Record date for 6/6 Dividend
5/23/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend
5/23/2025
Dividend Payable
6/06/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/05/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
BLDG - CMT/CNT/AG
Sub-Industry
Construction Materials
Current Symbol
NYSE:VMC
Employees
11,400
Year Founded
1909

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$302.91
High Stock Price Target
$320.00
Low Stock Price Target
$285.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+14.6%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
37.45
Forward P/E Ratio
30.41
P/E Growth
2.33
Net Income
$911.90 million
Pretax Margin
16.02%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.42 billion
Cash Flow
$13.13 per share
Price / Cash Flow
20.12
Book Value
$61.66 per share
Price / Book
4.29

Miscellaneous

Free Float
131,298,000
Market Cap
$34.90 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.84

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This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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