About Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC)
Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates, asphalt mix, and ready-mixed concrete primarily in the United States. It operates through four segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates segment provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates; and related products and services for use in the 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 Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment provides ready-mixed concrete in California, Georgia, Maryland, New Mexico, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and the Bahamas. 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. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
Sub-IndustryConstruction Materials
SectorConstruction
SymbolNYSE:VMC
CUSIP92916010
Phone205-298-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.57%
Current Ratio2.66%
Quick Ratio1.80%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio38.94
Forward P/E Ratio26.57
P/E Growth1.29
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.89 billion
Price / Sales3.94
Cash Flow$5.3107 per share
Price / Cash21.76
Book Value$37.56 per share
Price / Book3.08
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.04
Net Income$601.18 million
Net Margins15.45%
Return on Equity8.68%
Return on Assets4.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees7,900
Outstanding Shares132,480,000
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vulcan Materials' stock symbol?
Vulcan Materials trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VMC."
How often does Vulcan Materials pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vulcan Materials?
Vulcan Materials declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Investors of record on Friday, February 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share on Friday, March 9th. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.96%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. This is an increase from Vulcan Materials's previous quarterly dividend of $0.25. View Vulcan Materials' Dividend History.
How were Vulcan Materials' earnings last quarter?
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) announced its earnings results on Friday, February, 16th. The construction company reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.72 by $0.02. The construction company earned $977.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $929.36 million. Vulcan Materials had a return on equity of 8.68% and a net margin of 15.45%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.69 earnings per share. View Vulcan Materials' Earnings History.
When is Vulcan Materials' next earnings date?
What guidance has Vulcan Materials issued on next quarter's earnings?
Vulcan Materials issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Friday, February, 16th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.00-4.65 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $4.32.
What price target have analysts set for VMC?
8 brokerages have issued 1-year target prices for Vulcan Materials' shares. Their predictions range from $135.00 to $154.00. On average, they anticipate Vulcan Materials' stock price to reach $142.50 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Vulcan Materials.
Who are some of Vulcan Materials' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Vulcan Materials include Teck Resources (TECK), Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM), Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), MDU Resources (MDU), Summit Materials (SUM), U.S. Silica (SLCA), Compass Minerals (CMP), Hecla Mining (HL), Fairmount Santrol (FMSA), Hi Crush Partners (HCLP), Ciner Resources (CINR), Intrepid Potash (IPI), United States Lime & Minerals (USLM), Smart Sand (SND), Emerge Energy Services (EMES) and Zenyatta Ventures (ZENYF).
Who are Vulcan Materials' key executives?
Vulcan Materials' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James Thomas Hill, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 59)
- Mr. John Ransey McPherson, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and Exec. VP (Age 50)
- Mr. Michael R. Mills, Chief Admin. Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Stanley G. Bass, Chief Growth Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. David P. Clement, Pres of Central Division (Age 58)
Has Vulcan Materials been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about VMC stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Vulcan Materials earned a news sentiment score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the construction company an impact score of 46.37 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Vulcan Materials' stock price today?
One share of VMC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $116.17.
How big of a company is Vulcan Materials?
Vulcan Materials has a market capitalization of $15.60 billion and generates $3.89 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $601.18 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.04 on an earnings per share basis. Vulcan Materials employs 7,900 workers across the globe.
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]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Vulcan Materials (VMC)
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Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
8 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Vulcan Materials in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $142.50, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 23.31%. The high price target for VMC is $154.00 and the low price target for VMC is $135.00. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
6 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $142.50 | $145.1250 | $143.00 | $137.5714 |
| Price Target Upside: | 23.31% upside | 20.69% upside | 6.26% upside | 17.64% upside |
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Consensus Price Target History
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Dividend Information
Vulcan Materials pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.97%. VMC's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, March 9. The company has grown its dividend for the last 4 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 65.70% each year. Vulcan Materials pays out 36.84% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/9/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.12 |
| Dividend Yield: | 0.97% |
| Dividend Growth: | 65.70% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 36.84% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
25.75% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
20.07% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 4 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/9/2018 | quarterly | $0.28 | 0.98% | 2/22/2018 | 2/23/2018 | 3/9/2018 |
| 10/13/2017 | quarterly | $0.25 | 0.85% | 11/21/2017 | 11/22/2017 | 12/8/2017 |
| 7/14/2017 | quarterly | $0.25 | 0.8% | 8/21/2017 | 8/23/2017 | 9/8/2017 |
| 5/12/2017 | quarterly | $0.25 | 0.77% | 5/22/2017 | 5/24/2017 | 6/9/2017 |
| 2/10/2017 | quarterly | $0.25 | 0.65% | 2/22/2017 | 2/24/2017 | 3/10/2017 |
| 10/14/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.71% | 11/21/2016 | 11/23/2016 | 12/9/2016 |
| 7/8/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.65% | 8/22/2016 | 8/24/2016 | 9/9/2016 |
| 5/13/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.69% | 5/24/2016 | 5/26/2016 | 6/10/2016 |
| 2/12/2016 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.86% | 2/22/2016 | 2/24/2016 | 3/10/2016 |
| 10/9/2015 | quarterly | $0.10 | 0.42% | 11/20/2015 | 11/24/2015 | 12/10/2015 |
| 7/10/2015 | quarterly | $0.10 | 0.44% | 8/21/2015 | 8/25/2015 | 9/10/2015 |
| 5/8/2015 | quarterly | $0.10 | 0.44% | 5/21/2015 | 5/26/2015 | 6/10/2015 |
| 2/17/2015 | quarterly | $0.10 | 0.49% | 2/20/2015 | 2/24/2015 | 3/10/2015 |
| 10/10/2014 | quarterly | $0.06 | 0.43% | 11/24/2014 | 11/26/2014 | 12/10/2014 |
| 7/11/2014 | quarterly | $0.06 | 0.37% | 8/25/2014 | 8/27/2014 | 9/10/2014 |
| 5/9/2014 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.32% | 5/22/2014 | 5/27/2014 | 6/10/2014 |
| 2/14/2014 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.3% | 2/20/2014 | 2/24/2014 | 3/10/2014 |
| 10/11/2013 | quarterly | $0.01 | 0.08% | 11/21/2013 | 11/25/2013 | 12/10/2013 |
| 7/12/2013 | quarterly | $0.01 | 0.08% | 8/26/2013 | 8/28/2013 | 9/10/2013 |
| 5/10/2013 | quarterly | $0.01 | 0.07% | 5/23/2013 | 5/27/2013 | 6/10/2013 |
| 2/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.01 | 0.07% | 2/21/2013 | 2/25/2013 | 3/11/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Vulcan Materials (NYSE VMC) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.89%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 92.23%
Vulcan Materials (NYSE VMC) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 1/17/2018 | Michael R Mills | Insider | Sell | 3,738 | $134.56 | $502,985.28 | 44,581 |  |
| 1/5/2018 | Michael R Mills | Insider | Sell | 4,659 | $133.25 | $620,811.75 | 45,351 | |
| 9/13/2017 | Michael R Mills | Insider | Sell | 981 | $117.55 | $115,316.55 | 23,871 | |
| 9/1/2017 | David B Pasley | Insider | Sell | 1,250 | $121.51 | $151,887.50 | 2,857 | |
| 6/14/2017 | Jerry F Perkins Jr | General Counsel | Sell | 306 | $132.00 | $40,392.00 | 5,292 | |
| 6/14/2017 | Stanley G Bass | Insider | Sell | 4,413 | $132.00 | $582,516.00 | 21,939 | |
| 6/6/2017 | Ejaz A. Khan | VP | Sell | 2,024 | $125.30 | $253,607.20 | | |
| 11/11/2016 | David B Pasley | Insider | Sell | 184 | $132.92 | $24,457.28 | 3,604 | |
| 11/8/2016 | David J Grayson | Insider | Sell | 2,121 | $118.49 | $251,317.29 | 16,648 | |
| 8/17/2016 | David B Pasley | Insider | Sell | 280 | $117.55 | $32,914.00 | 2,470 | |
| 8/16/2016 | David B Pasley | Insider | Sell | 138 | $118.44 | $16,344.72 | 2,670 | |
| 8/10/2016 | Stanley G Bass | Insider | Sell | 829 | $121.07 | $100,367.03 | 15,185 | |
| 8/5/2016 | David J Grayson | Insider | Sell | 2,025 | $118.77 | $240,509.25 | 18,637 | |
| 6/16/2016 | David P Clement | Insider | Sell | 1,255 | $113.17 | $142,028.35 | 1,021 | |
| 3/11/2016 | David B Pasley | Insider | Sell | 200 | $103.27 | $20,654.00 | 1,664 | |
| 2/26/2016 | Brock C. Lodge, Jr. | Insider | Sell | 749 | $99.00 | $74,151.00 | | |
| 11/9/2015 | David J. Grayson | insider | Sell | 3,614 | $100.58 | $363,496.12 | 10,245 | |
| 6/2/2015 | David P Clement | Insider | Sell | 3,000 | $90.35 | $271,050.00 | | |
| 5/18/2015 | Jeffery G Lott | Insider | Sell | 2,940 | $91.55 | $269,157.00 | | |
| 2/5/2015 | Stanley G Bass | SVP | Sell | 1,700 | $74.09 | $125,953.00 | | |
| 2/4/2015 | Stanley G Bass | SVP | Sell | 1,700 | $72.00 | $122,400.00 | | |
| 1/22/2015 | William K Duke | Insider | Sell | 1,700 | $69.50 | $118,150.00 | | |
| 11/18/2014 | Michael R Mills | SVP | Sell | 4,900 | $66.12 | $323,988.00 | | |
| 11/6/2014 | Daniel F Sansone | VP | Sell | 14,000 | $63.80 | $893,200.00 | | |
| 11/6/2014 | Danny R Shepherd | Chairman | Sell | 11,000 | $63.93 | $703,230.00 | | |
| 2/7/2014 | J Thomas Hill | COO | Sell | 5,000 | $65.99 | $329,950.00 | 5,952 | |
| 1/16/2014 | Daniel Sansone | CFO | Sell | 2,500 | $60.00 | $150,000.00 | 17,274 | |
| 1/10/2014 | Daniel Sansone | CFO | Sell | 9,500 | $60.00 | $570,000.00 | 17,274 | |
| 1/10/2014 | J Wayne Houston | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $60.00 | $600,000.00 | 1,870 | |
| 12/31/2013 | J Thomas Hill | COO | Sell | 5,000 | $59.52 | $297,600.00 | 5,952 | |
| 12/30/2013 | David Clements | SVP | Sell | 1,400 | $59.00 | $82,600.00 | | |
| 9/10/2013 | Stanley G Bass | SVP | Sell | 1,969 | $51.22 | $100,852.18 | | |
| 8/14/2013 | Lee Styslinger III | Director | Buy | 4,000 | $47.50 | $190,000.00 | 4,000 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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