NYSE:VMC Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $252.05 -1.62 (-0.64%) (As of 09/20/2024 08:55 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Vulcan Materials alerts: Email Address About Vulcan Materials Stock (NYSE:VMC) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Vulcan Materials alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$250.74▼$258.1850-Day Range$231.70▼$274.5152-Week Range$190.51▼$278.79Volume1.70 million shsAverage Volume823,676 shsMarket Capitalization$33.33 billionP/E Ratio36.80Dividend Yield0.73%Price Target$274.73Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewVulcan Materials Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies construction aggregates primarily in the United States. It operates through four segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The company provides crushed stones, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates; and related products and services that are applied in 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. It also offers asphalt mix and asphalt construction paving services; ready-mixed concrete; and calcium products for the animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.Read More… Elon’s solution (some don’t like it) (Ad)One company holds a near-total monopoly on this technology. Elon Musk is one of the few people who knows this. 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The company's average rating score is 2.69, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVulcan Materials has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Vulcan Materials' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth19.92% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vulcan Materials are expected to grow by 19.92% in the coming year, from $7.73 to $9.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vulcan Materials is 36.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.42.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vulcan Materials is 36.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 24.64.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVulcan Materials has a PEG Ratio of 2.25. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVulcan Materials has a P/B Ratio of 4.46. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Vulcan Materials' valuation and earnings. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.34% of the float of Vulcan Materials has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVulcan Materials has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vulcan Materials has recently increased by 8.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldVulcan Materials has a dividend yield of 0.77%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthVulcan Materials has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Vulcan Materials is 26.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Vulcan Materials will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.85% next year. This indicates that Vulcan Materials will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Vulcan Materials' dividend. Sustainability and ESG0.4 / 5Environmental Score-5.80 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.34% of the float of Vulcan Materials has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVulcan Materials has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vulcan Materials has recently increased by 8.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media2.0 / 5News Sentiment0.67 News SentimentVulcan Materials has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Construction companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Vulcan Materials this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for VMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Vulcan Materials to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vulcan Materials insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.62% of the stock of Vulcan Materials is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.39% of the stock of Vulcan Materials is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Vulcan Materials' insider trading history. Receive VMC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vulcan Materials and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VMC Stock News HeadlinesHere's How Harbor Freight's Vulcan Welders Coompare To Other Big Name BrandsSeptember 22 at 3:09 AM | msn.comAlabama Congressional delegation demands stop to Mexico’s seizure of Vulcan Materials port facilitySeptember 21 at 1:51 AM | msn.comProtect Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.September 23, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)ULA's second-ever Vulcan rocket launch could occur Oct. 4 from Cape CanaveralSeptember 19, 2024 | msn.comBrokerages Set Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) PT at $274.73September 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVulcan Materials Co. stock remains steady Wednesday, underperforms marketSeptember 11, 2024 | marketwatch.comVulcan Materials Co. stock falls Friday, still outperforms marketSeptember 6, 2024 | marketwatch.comVulcan (VMC) Down 2.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?September 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines VMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VMC shares performed this year? Vulcan Materials' stock was trading at $227.01 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VMC shares have increased by 11.0% and is now trading at $252.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Vulcan Materials' earnings last quarter? Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 6th. The construction company reported $2.35 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.47 by $0.12. Vulcan Materials's revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Vulcan Materials' major shareholders? Vulcan Materials' top institutional shareholders include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.43%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.35%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.96%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.36%). Insiders that own company stock include J Thomas Hill, Stanley G Bass, Jerry F Perkins Jr, Denson N Franklin III, Denson N Franklin III, Thompson S Baker II, Randy L Pigg, David P Clement, Melissa H Anderson and Jason P Teter. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Vulcan Materials? Shares of VMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Vulcan Materials own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vulcan Materials investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Endologix (ELGX), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA) and United Rentals (URI). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/4 Dividend8/15/2024Dividend Payable9/04/2024Today9/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConstruction Industry Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels Sub-IndustryConstruction Materials Current SymbolNYSE:VMC CUSIP92916010 CIK1396009 Webwww.vulcanmaterials.com Phone(205) 298-3000Fax205-298-2960Employees10,382Year Founded1909Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$274.73 High Stock Price Target$319.00 Low Stock Price Target$208.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.69 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.85 Trailing P/E Ratio36.80 Forward P/E Ratio32.61 P/E Growth2.25Net Income$933.20 million Net Margins12.07% Pretax Margin16.35% Return on Equity12.19% Return on Assets6.43% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.43 Current Ratio2.48 Quick Ratio1.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.58 billion Price / Sales4.40 Cash Flow$12.35 per share Price / Cash Flow20.41 Book Value$56.50 per share Price / Book4.46Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares132,252,000Free Float131,432,000Market Cap$33.33 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.82 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report 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 Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vulcan Materials pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Vulcan Materials Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vulcan Materials: Vulcan Materials stock price has been showing an upward trend, reaching $254.89 on the latest trading day, indicating potential growth. Positive Wall Street analyst ratings with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and a price target of $274.73, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance. Recent decrease in Q1 2025 EPS estimates by Zacks Research could present a buying opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on potential undervaluation. Strong historical financial performance with a return on equity of 12.19% and a net margin of 12.07%, indicating efficient operations and profitability. Continued investment interest from institutional investors and hedge funds, with significant stakes held in Vulcan Materials, reflecting confidence in the company's long-term prospects. Vulcan Materials Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Vulcan Materials for these reasons: Recent earnings miss in Q1 2025, with Vulcan Materials reporting $2.35 EPS compared to analysts' consensus of $2.47, indicating potential challenges in meeting expectations. Multiple Wall Street analysts lowering price targets for Vulcan Materials, signaling concerns about the company's future growth potential and valuation. Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the construction industry, affecting Vulcan Materials' business operations and financial performance. Competitive landscape within the construction materials sector may pose challenges for Vulcan Materials in maintaining market share and pricing power. Potential impact of regulatory changes or environmental policies on the construction industry, leading to increased costs or operational restrictions for Vulcan Materials. This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 9/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersThe election trade you can't losePolitics is an unpredictable game. But no matter what happens in the next few months... There's one thin...Investors Alley | SponsoredSell NVDA Now?Guess who's selling NVDA next The most successful hedge fund in history quietly sold 500,000 shares. Here's...Chaikin Analytics | Sponsored[SHOCKING] Crypto Document Leak…A shocking leak has revealed Japanese electronics giant Sony is now starting its own blockchain. 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