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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$281.49 -1.57 (-0.55%)
Closing price 06/5/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$284.74 +3.25 (+1.15%)
As of 06/5/2026 07:58 PM Eastern
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Vulcan Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
7

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for VMC.

Consensus Price Target

$326.92
16.14% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vulcan Materials, the average price target is $326.92. The highest price target for VMC is $360.00, while the lowest price target for VMC is $283.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.14% from the current price of $281.49.
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.
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VMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Month Ago
5/7/25 to 5/7/26
3 Months Ago
3/8/25 to 3/8/26
1 Year Ago
6/6/24 to 6/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$326.92$329.62$326.14$302.91
Forecasted Upside16.14% Upside13.88% Upside18.85% Upside14.42% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

VMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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VMC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Vulcan Materials Stock vs. The Competition

TypeVulcan MaterialsConstruction CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.47
2.25
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside16.14% Upside31.95% Upside15.62% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/2/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
1 of 5 stars
 Set TargetHold$283.00+0.53%
5/28/2026
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. logo
Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
5/1/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Anthony Pettinari
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$365.00 ➝ $355.00+17.40%
5/1/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$305.00 ➝ $310.00+3.88%
4/30/2026Set Target$325.00+7.77%
4/30/2026 Set Target$333.00+11.13%
4/30/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$296.00 ➝ $298.00+0.02%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$330.00 ➝ $340.00+14.68%
4/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$296.00 ➝ $340.00+14.68%
4/9/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
4/6/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$322.00 ➝ $321.00+14.78%
3/4/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightNeutral$335.00 ➝ $320.00+6.72%
2/19/2026Boost TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $360.00+19.86%
2/18/2026Lower TargetNeutral$330.00 ➝ $320.00+5.70%
1/27/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
1/15/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$345.00+14.38%
5/16/2025UpgradeNeutralBuy$280.00 ➝ $318.00+17.37%
4/24/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
4/10/2025UpgradePeer PerformOutperform
4/1/2025Lower TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $320.00+35.54%

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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 Monday, June 1, 2026. 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 company recently reported earnings per share of $1.35, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Vulcan Materials has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.52 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy dividend payout ratio of approximately 24.73%.
  • Analysts have set a consensus target price of around $329.62, suggesting potential upside for investors based on current market conditions.
  • Revenue growth of 7.4% year-over-year demonstrates the company's ability to expand its market presence and adapt to changing demand in the construction sector.
  • The stock has received multiple "Buy" ratings from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.

Vulcan Materials
Bear Case

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

  • Despite recent growth, the stock price has seen fluctuations, which may indicate volatility and risk for potential investors.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their price targets, suggesting a cautious outlook on the stock's short-term performance.
  • The construction materials industry can be sensitive to economic downturns, which may impact Vulcan Materials' revenue and profitability.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of shares by a director, could raise concerns about the company's future prospects from an insider perspective.
  • The current dividend yield of 0.7% may not be attractive enough for income-focused investors compared to other investment opportunities.

VMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vulcan Materials is $326.92, with a high forecast of $360.00 and a low forecast of $283.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" VMC shares. 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.

According to analysts, Vulcan Materials's stock has a predicted upside of 16.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Vulcan Materials's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Vulcan Materials more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for Vulcan Materials is 2.47 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.25. Learn more on how VMC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 6/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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