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VMC·Vulcan Materials Company

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$297.05
Open
$288.77
Market Cap
38.39B
52W High
$331.09
Low
$288.43
P. Close
$295.28
P/E
34.49
52W Low
$252.35
Fwd P/E
27.33
DailyIQ Est.
$337.94
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
Vulcan Materials’ shares slipped below the Russell 1000 benchmark, signaling a relative performance drag that traders should note. The decline likely reflects broader sector pressure on construction‑material stocks amid uncertain demand. In the next 1–10 trading days, the company’s imminent Q2 earnings release will be the key catalyst, as analysts expect a modest single‑digit earnings‑per‑share rise. Confirmation of revenue growth and margin expectations will determine whether the stock can rebound from its benchmark breach. Watch for the earnings guidance on construction‑material demand, as it will clarify the company’s exposure to cyclical spending. Commodity price movements—particularly cement and aggregate costs—will also influence the earnings outcome and subsequent valuation. If VMC’s guidance aligns with the forecasted modest growth, the stock may regain relative footing; a weaker than expected result could deepen the benchmark gap. Keep an eye on the earnings call for any forward‑looking commentary on project pipelines and cost controls. Finally, monitor any shifts in the broader construction‑material index, as sector sentiment could amplify VMC’s short‑term volatility.
Earnings Summary
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is a leading U.S. supplier of construction aggregates, providing crushed stone, sand, gravel, asphalt mix, paving services, and ready‑mixed concrete across the nation. Operating through Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete segments, the company serves a broad customer base in the building materials sector, positioning it within the broader Basic Materials industry. In the most recent two quarters, VMC reported a decline in both earnings per share and revenue compared with the preceding two quarters: Q4 2025 EPS of $1.70 beat the $1.23 estimate but fell from the $2.45 EPS reported in Q2 2025, while Q1 2026 EPS of $1.35 missed the $2.67 estimate and was lower than the $2.84 EPS in Q3 2025; revenue also contracted from $2.291 B in Q3 2025 to $1.912 B in Q4 2025 and further to $1.756 B in Q1 2026, versus $2.102 B in Q2 2025. Over the six quarters with EPS data, VMC has beaten analyst estimates in four quarters (Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q3 2025, Q4 2025) and missed in two (Q2 2025, Q1 2026), indicating a generally positive earnings track record but recent volatility. Historically, revenue peaked in Q3 2025 and has since declined, while EPS followed a similar pattern, suggesting a potential slowdown in demand or cost pressures. Recent news highlights a dip below the Russell 1000 benchmark and analyst downgrades from UBS and Wells Fargo, reflecting market concerns over construction‑material demand and valuation; the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release is expected to be a key catalyst, with analysts anticipating modest single‑digit EPS growth and guidance on construction‑material demand. Investors should watch for VMC’s earnings guidance on project pipelines and cost‑control initiatives, as well as macro construction indicators such as housing starts and infrastructure spending, to gauge whether the company can sustain revenue momentum amid rising input costs and cyclical demand.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.45$1.12$1.80$2.48$3.15Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.55 - -
Q1'26$2.67$1.35-49.5%
Q4'25$1.23$1.70+38.4%
Q3'25$2.72$2.84+4.5%
Q2'25$2.52$2.45-2.8%
Q1'25$0.76$1.00+31.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.5B$1.7B$2.0B$2.2B$2.4BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.1B - -
Q1'26$2.1B$1.8B-17.6%
Q4'25$1.7B$1.9B+13.0%
Q3'25 - $2.3B -
Q2'25 - $2.1B -
Q1'25 - $1.6B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

VMC Stock Snapshot

VMC is currently trading at $291.86, giving Vulcan Materials Company a market cap of 38.39B and a P/E ratio of 34.5. Today's range spans $288.43–$297.05, with shares opening at $288.77 and moving down $3.42 (1.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 58/100.

Over the past year VMC has traded between $252.35 and $331.09 - the current price is +15.7% off the 52-week low and -11.8% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $326.77 (range $198.00–$365.00), implying upside of +12.0%.

A HOLD read (55/100) for VMC at $291.86 (in the middle of its 52-week range) with neutral sentiment (58/100) tells the story of a large-cap Basic Materials stock between identifiable trends. The current P/E ratio stands at 34.5. The 38.39B market cap keeps institutional interest alive; the 52-week range of $252.35–$331.09 keeps the trade interesting. HOLD signals here aren't an endpoint - they're a setup phase waiting for the right trigger.

In neutral phases, large-cap Basic Materials names like VMC are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 38.39B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 55/100 (HOLD) and neutral sentiment (58/100) at $291.86 (in the middle of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.