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NYSE:VMC

Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$202.94
+0.92 (+0.46%)
(As of 10:15 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$201.35
$203.10
50-Day Range
$200.64
$228.72
52-Week Range
$147.64
$229.75
Volume
69,093 shs
Average Volume
790,262 shs
Market Capitalization
$26.96 billion
P/E Ratio
37.37
Dividend Yield
0.85%
Price Target
$240.50

Vulcan Materials MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.1% Upside
$240.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.20% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-5.80
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.03mentions of Vulcan Materials in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
17.74%
From $6.82 to $8.03 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.73 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

16th out of 102 stocks

Mining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry

4th out of 18 stocks


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About Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Stock

Vulcan Materials Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies construction aggregates primarily in the United States. It operates through four segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates segment provides crushed stones, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates; and related products and services that are applied in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities. The Asphalt Mix segment offers asphalt mix in Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as engages in the asphalt construction paving activity in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment provides ready-mixed concrete in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, and Washington D.C. The Calcium segment mines, produces, and sells calcium products for the animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

VMC Price History

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VMC Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/6 Dividend
8/16/2023
Dividend Payable
9/06/2023
Today
10/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Building Materials
Sub-Industry
Construction Materials
CUSIP
92916010
Employees
11,974
Year Founded
1909

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$240.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$265.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$185.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.71
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$575.60 million
Pretax Margin
12.60%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

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

Miscellaneous

Free Float
132,042,000
Market Cap
$26.84 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.79

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Key Executives

  • Mr. James Thomas HillMr. James Thomas Hill (Age 64)
    CEO & Chairman
    Comp: $4.3M
  • Mr. Thompson S. Baker II (Age 65)
    Pres & COO
    Comp: $1.83M
  • Ms. Mary Andrews Carlisle (Age 42)
    Sr. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.12M
  • Mr. Denson N. Franklin III (Age 58)
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
    Comp: $1.18M
  • Mr. Stanley G. BassMr. Stanley G. Bass (Age 62)
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Comp: $1.67M
  • Mr. Randy L. Pigg (Age 50)
    VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller
  • Krzysztof Soltan
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Mark D. Warren
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Janet F. Kavinoky
    VP of External Affairs & Corp. Communications
  • Mr. Darren L. Hicks (Age 53)
    Sr. VP & Chief HR Officer













VMC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vulcan Materials stock right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VMC shares.
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What is Vulcan Materials' stock price forecast for 2023?

14 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Vulcan Materials' shares. Their VMC share price forecasts range from $185.00 to $265.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $240.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.0% from the stock's current price.
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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 15.4% and is now trading at $202.02.
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Are investors shorting Vulcan Materials?

Vulcan Materials saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,650,000 shares, an increase of 46.0% from the August 15th total of 1,130,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 781,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days. Currently, 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Vulcan Materials' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023.
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How were Vulcan Materials' earnings last quarter?

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 3rd. The construction company reported $2.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.91 by $0.38. The construction company had revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.05 billion. Vulcan Materials had a net margin of 9.57% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.64%. The firm's revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.53 earnings per share.
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How often does Vulcan Materials pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vulcan Materials?

Vulcan Materials declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 14th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.43 per share on Wednesday, September 6th. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.85%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 16th.
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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 0.85%. 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 31.68%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VMC will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.42% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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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."

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.
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What is Vulcan Materials' stock price today?

One share of VMC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $202.02.

How much money does Vulcan Materials make?

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) has a market capitalization of $26.84 billion and generates $7.32 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $575.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.43 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Vulcan Materials have?

The company employs 11,974 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 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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