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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$266.77 +3.76 (+1.43%)
Closing price 07/18/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$266.54 -0.22 (-0.08%)
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Vulcan Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
12

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for VMC.

Consensus Price Target

$302.91
13.55% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vulcan Materials, the average price target is $302.91. The highest price target for VMC is $320.00, while the lowest price target for VMC is $285.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.55% from the current price of $266.77.
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VMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/21/24 to 7/21/25
1 Month Ago
6/21/24 to 6/21/25
3 Months Ago
4/22/24 to 4/22/25
1 Year Ago
7/22/23 to 7/21/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$302.91$302.91$293.64$277.08
Forecasted Upside13.55% Upside18.55% Upside22.17% Upside8.17% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

VMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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VMC Price Targets by Month

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Vulcan Materials Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVulcan MaterialsConstruction CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.64
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.55% Upside24.63% Upside11.45% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/16/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
S. Fisher
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $318.00+17.37%
5/12/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Angel Castillo
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$273.00 ➝ $303.00+11.39%
5/2/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Brian Brophy
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$287.00 ➝ $309.00+15.20%
5/1/2025Stephens
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Trey Grooms
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Set TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00+16.59%
4/29/2025Raymond James Financial
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Patrick Tyler Brown
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $295.00+20.22%
4/24/2025Argus
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J. Eade
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4/10/2025Wolfe Research
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Timna Tanners
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform
4/1/2025Loop Capital
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Garik Shmois
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$325.00 ➝ $320.00+35.54%
3/24/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
3/21/2025Seaport Res Ptn
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M. Weintraub
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
3/19/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Adrian Huerta
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $285.00+20.58%
2/19/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Mike Dahl
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$269.00 ➝ $286.00+7.40%
11/1/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$300.00 ➝ $315.00+14.99%
10/29/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$250.00 ➝ $285.00+10.96%
4/18/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$298.00 ➝ $319.00+23.24%
2/20/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$264.00 ➝ $292.00+16.59%
8/7/2023DA Davidson
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $260.00+15.04%

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Should I Buy Vulcan Materials Stock? VMC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, July 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Vulcan Materials pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Vulcan Materials
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vulcan Materials:

  • The current stock price is around $266, reflecting a stable performance in the market.
  • Vulcan Materials has shown a strong quarterly earnings report, exceeding analysts' expectations with a reported EPS of $1.00, indicating solid profitability.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately $35.17 billion, suggesting a strong position in the construction materials industry.
  • Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, such as UBS raising the stock rating to "buy" and increasing the target price to $318, indicate positive market sentiment.
  • Vulcan Materials has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.49, providing income to shareholders and reflecting financial health.

Vulcan Materials
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Vulcan Materials for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively high P/E ratio of 37.76, which may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Despite recent positive earnings, the company’s revenue was slightly below analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about future growth.
  • Vulcan Materials has a beta of 0.82, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant 90.39% of the company's stock, which could lead to less price stability if these investors decide to sell.
  • Recent insider selling, including a senior vice president selling 1,500 shares, may raise red flags about the company's future prospects from those who are closely involved.

VMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vulcan Materials is $302.91, with a high forecast of $320.00 and a low forecast of $285.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VMC shares.

According to analysts, Vulcan Materials's stock has a predicted upside of 13.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Vulcan Materials's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Vulcan Materials has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Vulcan Materials more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating for Vulcan Materials is Buy while the average consensus rating for "construction" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VMC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 7/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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