Vulcan Materials Stock Forecast, Price & News

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vulcan Materials a buy right now?

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Vulcan Materials stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VMC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Vulcan Materials?

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When is Vulcan Materials' next earnings date?

Vulcan Materials is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 4th 2021.
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How were Vulcan Materials' earnings last quarter?

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 4th. The construction company reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.65 by $0.08. The construction company had revenue of $1.36 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.37 billion. Vulcan Materials had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.71% and a net margin of 13.64%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.60 EPS.
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How has Vulcan Materials' stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Vulcan Materials' stock was trading at $117.61 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, VMC shares have increased by 49.7% and is now trading at $176.06.
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How often does Vulcan Materials pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vulcan Materials?

Vulcan Materials announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Friday, September 3rd. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.84%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 17th.
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Is Vulcan Materials a good dividend stock?

Vulcan Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.83%. Vulcan Materials does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Vulcan Materials is 31.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Vulcan Materials will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.14% next year. This indicates that Vulcan Materials will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for VMC?

14 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Vulcan Materials' shares. Their forecasts range from $139.00 to $220.00. On average, they anticipate Vulcan Materials' share price to reach $183.92 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Vulcan Materials' key executives?

Vulcan Materials' management team includes the following people:

• J. Thomas Hill, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• Thompson S. Baker, Chief Operating Officer
• Suzanne H. Wood, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Denson N. Franklin, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
• Norman Jetmundsen, Vice President & Associate General Counsel

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

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

Who are some of Vulcan Materials' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Vulcan Materials include Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), Teck Resources (TECK), MDU Resources Group (MDU), Lynas Rare Earths (LYSDY), Summit Materials (SUM), Hecla Mining (HL), Compass Minerals International (CMP), Energy Fuels (UUUU), Piedmont Lithium (PLL), Largo Resources (LGO), United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), U.S. Silica (SLCA), Centrus Energy (LEU) and Intrepid Potash (IPI).
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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 Honeywell International (HON).

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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.69%), BlackRock Inc. (7.70%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (6.08%), State Street Corp (4.47%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.45%) and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (2.06%). Company insiders that own Vulcan Materials stock include David P Clement, David P Steiner, Fehlberg Barry, J Thomas Hill, Jerry F Perkins Jr, Randy L Pigg and Stanley G Bass.
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Which institutional investors are selling Vulcan Materials stock?

VMC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Manning & Napier Group LLC, Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Clearbridge Investments LLC, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have sold Vulcan Materials company stock in the last year include David P Clement, J Thomas Hill, Jerry F Perkins Jr, Randy L Pigg, and Stanley G Bass.
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Which institutional investors are buying Vulcan Materials stock?

VMC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Bessemer Group Inc., Jefferies Group LLC, Invesco Ltd., State Street Corp, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Amundi, and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA.
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How do I buy shares of Vulcan Materials?

Shares of VMC 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 $176.06.

How much money does Vulcan Materials make?

Vulcan Materials has a market capitalization of $23.36 billion and generates $4.86 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $584.48 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.68 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Vulcan Materials have?

Vulcan Materials employs 8,431 workers across the globe.

When was Vulcan Materials founded?

Vulcan Materials was founded in 1909.

What is Vulcan Materials' official website?

The official website for Vulcan Materials is www.vulcanmaterials.com.

Where are Vulcan Materials' headquarters?

Vulcan Materials is headquartered at 1200 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM AL, 35242.

How can I contact Vulcan Materials?

Vulcan Materials' mailing address is 1200 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM AL, 35242. The construction company can be reached via phone at (205) 298-3000 or via email at [email protected]l.com.