S&P 500   4,205.45
DOW   33,093.34
QQQ   348.40
Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
Text released of 99-page bill to raise debt limit, curb spending; lawmakers to review as House eyes Wednesday vote
PwC Australia sidelines 9 directors as leak of tax information investigated
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
Vatican singles out bishops in urging reflective not reactive social media use
S&P 500   4,205.45
DOW   33,093.34
QQQ   348.40
Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
Text released of 99-page bill to raise debt limit, curb spending; lawmakers to review as House eyes Wednesday vote
PwC Australia sidelines 9 directors as leak of tax information investigated
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
Vatican singles out bishops in urging reflective not reactive social media use
S&P 500   4,205.45
DOW   33,093.34
QQQ   348.40
Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
Text released of 99-page bill to raise debt limit, curb spending; lawmakers to review as House eyes Wednesday vote
PwC Australia sidelines 9 directors as leak of tax information investigated
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
Vatican singles out bishops in urging reflective not reactive social media use
S&P 500   4,205.45
DOW   33,093.34
QQQ   348.40
Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
Text released of 99-page bill to raise debt limit, curb spending; lawmakers to review as House eyes Wednesday vote
PwC Australia sidelines 9 directors as leak of tax information investigated
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day. (Ad)
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
Vatican singles out bishops in urging reflective not reactive social media use
NYSE:VMC

Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$196.00
+0.90 (+0.46%)
(As of 05/26/2023 07:00 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$193.57
$196.40
50-Day Range
$163.27
$197.26
52-Week Range
$137.54
$199.10
Volume
731,800 shs
Average Volume
780,751 shs
Market Capitalization
$26.08 billion
P/E Ratio
43.36
Dividend Yield
0.88%
Price Target
$208.08

Vulcan Materials MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
6.2% Upside
$208.08 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.01% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.80
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.96mentions of Vulcan Materials in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$468,244 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
18.91%
From $6.45 to $7.67 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.37 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

38th out of 106 stocks

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry

7th out of 19 stocks


VMC stock logo

About Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Stock

Vulcan Materials Co. engages in the production of construction aggregates. Its products include crushed stone, sand, and gravel. It operates through the following business segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates segment produces and sells asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete primarily in its mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Southwestern, Tennessee, and Western markets. The Asphalt segment relates to the production and selling of asphalt mix in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment refers to the production and selling of ready-mixed concrete in California, Georgia, Maryland, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Bahamas. The Calcium segment includes the production of calcium products for the animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries with calcium carbonate material mined at the Brooksville quarry. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Receive VMC Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vulcan Materials and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

VMC Stock News Headlines

Mexico seizes part of part railway line, sending in marines to take over
The Mexican government has sent in marines to take over part of a private railway line in southern Mexico
Eagle Materials, Answering America's Building Supply Needs
Eagle Materials shares are approaching a new all-time high price amid reporting a record-setting first quarter 2023, these macro economic trends suggest a rally
Free A.I. Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day.
Using our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.
66,000% upside on tiny biotech?
The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.
StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC)
Vulcan Materials Is Setting Its Sights on Higher Highs
Chart of the Day: This Stock Is Making a Bold Move
See More Headlines
Receive VMC Stock News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vulcan Materials and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

VMC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/20 Dividend
3/03/2023
Dividend Payable
3/20/2023
Last Earnings
5/04/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/9 Dividend
5/25/2023
Today
5/29/2023
Dividend Payable
6/09/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Sub-Industry
Construction Materials
CUSIP
92916010
Employees
11,397
Year Founded
1909

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$208.08
High Stock Price Forecast
$227.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$185.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+6.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$575.60 million
Pretax Margin
10.98%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.32 billion
Cash Flow
$10.07 per share
Book Value
$52.31 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
132,301,000
Market Cap
$26.08 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.74

Social Links


Key Executives

  • J. Thomas HillJ. Thomas Hill
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Thompson S. Baker
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mary Andrews Carlisle
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Krzysztof Soltan
    Chief Information Officer
  • Denson N. Franklin
    Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel













VMC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vulcan Materials stock right now?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VMC shares.
View VMC analyst ratings
or view top-rated stocks.

What is Vulcan Materials' stock price forecast for 2023?

12 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Vulcan Materials' stock. Their VMC share price forecasts range from $185.00 to $227.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $208.08 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for VMC
or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

How have VMC shares performed in 2023?

Vulcan Materials' stock was trading at $175.11 at the start of the year. Since then, VMC stock has increased by 11.9% and is now trading at $196.00.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here
.

When is Vulcan Materials' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023.
View our VMC earnings forecast
.

How were Vulcan Materials' earnings last quarter?

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) issued its earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The construction company reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.64 by $0.31. The construction company earned $1.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.57 billion. Vulcan Materials had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.36% and a net margin of 8.14%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.73 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript
.

How often does Vulcan Materials pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vulcan Materials?

Vulcan Materials declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 12th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.43 per share on Friday, June 9th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.88%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 25th.
Read our dividend analysis for VMC
.

Is Vulcan Materials a good dividend stock?

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.88%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 38.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VMC will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.43% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for VMC.

What is J. Thomas Hill's approval rating as Vulcan Materials' CEO?

62 employees have rated Vulcan Materials Chief Executive Officer J. Thomas Hill on Glassdoor.com. J. Thomas Hill has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts J. Thomas Hill in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Vulcan Materials own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vulcan Materials investors own include CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Endologix (ELGX), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), United Rentals (URI), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Allergan (AGN) and

What is Vulcan Materials' stock symbol?

Vulcan Materials trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VMC."

Who are Vulcan Materials' major shareholders?

Vulcan Materials' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (7.60%), State Street Corp (3.95%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.36%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.98%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (2.26%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.15%). Insiders that own company stock include David P Clement, J Thomas Hill, Jason P Teter, Jerry F Perkins Jr, Melissa H Anderson, Randy L Pigg and Stanley G Bass.
View institutional ownership trends
.

How do I buy shares of Vulcan Materials?

Shares of VMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

What is Vulcan Materials' stock price today?

One share of VMC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $196.00.

How much money does Vulcan Materials make?

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) has a market capitalization of $26.08 billion and generates $7.32 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $575.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.52 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Vulcan Materials have?

The company employs 11,397 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Vulcan Materials?

Vulcan Materials' mailing address is 1200 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM AL, 35242. The official website for the company is www.vulcanmaterials.com. The construction company can be reached via phone at (205) 298-3000, via email at ir@vmcmail.com, or via fax at 205-298-2960.

This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 5/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

My Account -