NYSE:VMC Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Biden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now] (From Priority Gold) (Ad) Free VMC Stock Alerts $244.66 -1.49 (-0.61%) (As of 02:53 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$243.90▼$247.2350-Day Range$244.64▼$271.9052-Week Range$190.51▼$276.58Volume412,616 shsAverage Volume772,104 shsMarket Capitalization$32.36 billionP/E Ratio35.72Dividend Yield0.75%Price Target$277.08 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Vulcan Materials alerts: Email Address Vulcan Materials MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.71 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.2% Upside$277.08 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.10% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.80Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.99Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.65 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth14.74%From $8.55 to $9.81 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.11 out of 5 starsConstruction Sector21st out of 100 stocksMining & Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels Industry4th out of 20 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVulcan Materials has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 10 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. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.10% 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 3.8, 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 29.44%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVulcan Materials has a dividend yield of 0.75%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthVulcan Materials does not have a long track record of dividend growth.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 18.76% next year. This indicates that Vulcan Materials will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Vulcan Materials' dividend. Previous Next 0.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVulcan Materials has received a -78.41% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Vulcan Materials in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Construction sand", "Crushed stone", and "Asphalt" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Vulcan Materials is -5.80. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVulcan Materials has a news sentiment score of 0.99. 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 2 news articles for Vulcan Materials this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for VMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vulcan Materials insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,653,520.00 in 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vulcan Materials are expected to grow by 14.74% in the coming year, from $8.55 to $9.81 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Vulcan Materials is 35.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.60.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Vulcan Materials is 35.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 20.77.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVulcan Materials has a PEG Ratio of 1.83. 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 4.33. 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. 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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 VMC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VMC Stock News HeadlinesJune 12, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) SVP Sells 1,000 Shares of StockMay 31, 2024 | insidertrades.comVulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) SVP Sells $254,500.00 in StockJune 26, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)URGENT: Prepare for Biden’s Digital Dollar NOWHave you heard about Executive Order 14067? This lesser-known order introduced the Digital Dollar, an alarming plan aimed at controlling your spending. And it gets even more concerning: in November, the Federal Government and banks initiated a test program to implement the Digital Dollar.May 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comUS company rejects Mexico's criticism, buy-out offer, says president's projects hurt the environmentAn American quarry company has rejected the Mexican president’s campaign of criticisms and closures, and his offer to buy its property on the Caribbean coastJune 19, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Can't-Miss Infrastructure Stocks No Matter Who Is PresidentJune 11, 2024 | gurufocus.comInsider Sale: Senior Vice President David Clement Sells Shares of Vulcan Materials Co (VMC)June 4, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 3 Most Undervalued Materials Stocks to Buy in June 2024May 29, 2024 | msn.comVulcan Materials says Mexican president ‘substantially undervalues’ property, rejects his offerJune 26, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)URGENT: Prepare for Biden’s Digital Dollar NOWHave you heard about Executive Order 14067? 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And it gets even more concerning: in November, the Federal Government and banks initiated a test program to implement the Digital Dollar.May 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: Cemex SAB (CX) and Vulcan Materials (VMC)May 28, 2024 | msn.comThe death of Vulcan: Study reveals planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activityMay 28, 2024 | msn.comVulcan Materials slams Mexico's 'illegal expropriation' of its investmentsMay 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) have seen splendid returns of 111% over the past five yearsMay 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMarket Chatter: Vulcan Materials Rejects Mexico's 'Illegal Expropriation,' Open to NegotiationMay 27, 2024 | msn.comVulcan rejects Mexico’s ‘illegal expropriation’ of its investmentsMay 15, 2024 | msn.comUS Lawmakers Seek to Pressure Mexico’s AMLO on Vulcan AssetsMay 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comVULCAN DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCKMay 7, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 7 Most Undervalued Materials Stocks to Buy in May 2024May 5, 2024 | uk.investing.comVulcan Materials stock gets PT bump by RBC Capital, citing upside potentialMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders May Be More Conservative With Vulcan Materials Company's (NYSE:VMC) CEO Compensation For NowMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVulcan Materials Co (VMC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Moves and ...May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVulcan Materials First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS In LineMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Vulcan Materials Co Earnings CallMay 2, 2024 | benzinga.comPeering Into Vulcan Materials's Recent Short InterestMay 2, 2024 | msn.comVMC Stock Earnings: Vulcan Materials Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 2, 2024 | msn.comVulcan beats profit estimates as price hikes offset bad weather impactMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVulcan Materials Co (VMC) Q1 2024 Earnings: Aligns with EPS Projections Amidst Challenging ...See More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend5/23/2024Dividend Payable6/07/2024Today6/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal 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$277.08 High Stock Price Target$322.00 Low Stock Price Target$208.00 Potential Upside/Downside+12.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.85 Trailing P/E Ratio35.93 Forward P/E Ratio28.79 P/E Growth1.84Net Income$933.20 million Net Margins11.92% Pretax Margin16.14% Return on Equity12.32% Return on Assets6.38% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.44 Current Ratio2.74 Quick Ratio1.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.78 billion Price / Sales4.18 Cash Flow$11.83 per share Price / Cash Flow20.80 Book Value$56.50 per share Price / Book4.36Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares132,250,000Free Float131,445,000Market Cap$32.55 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James Thomas Hill (Age 65)CEO & Chairman Comp: $5.76MMr. Thompson S. Baker II (Age 66)President Comp: $2.56MMs. Mary Andrews Carlisle (Age 43)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.85MMr. Ronnie A. Pruitt (Age 53)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $1.87MMr. Stanley G. Bass (Age 63)Chief Strategy Officer Comp: $2.27MMr. Randy L. Pigg (Age 51)VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Controller Krzysztof SoltanChief Information OfficerMr. Mark D. WarrenVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Denson N. Franklin III (Age 60)Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.18MMs. Janet F. KavinokyVice President of External Affairs & Corporate CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMartin Marietta MaterialsNYSE:MLMEagle MaterialsNYSE:EXPUnited States Lime & MineralsNASDAQ:USLMTeck ResourcesNYSE:TECKSociedad Química y Minera de ChileNYSE:SQMView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHM Payson & Co.Sold 50 shares on 6/20/2024Ownership: 0.001%David P ClementSold 1,000 sharesTotal: $249,500.00 ($249.50/share)DekaBank Deutsche GirozentraleBought 1,692 shares on 6/4/2024Ownership: 0.016%David P ClementSold 1,000 sharesTotal: $254,500.00 ($254.50/share)Birmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. ALSold 400 shares on 5/29/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Vulcan Materials Stock? VMC Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Vulcan Materials: Vulcan Materials has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company's net margin has been increasing steadily, showcasing improved profitability. With a current stock price of $180.50, Vulcan Materials is trading at a reasonable valuation compared to its industry peers. Vulcan Materials has a solid track record of dividend payments, providing investors with a reliable income stream. The company's strategic acquisitions and investments in infrastructure projects position it well for future growth opportunities. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Vulcan Materials for these reasons: Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Vulcan Materials' construction materials business. Increasing raw material costs may put pressure on the company's profit margins in the near term. Regulatory changes in the construction industry could affect Vulcan Materials' operations and profitability. Competition from other construction material suppliers may limit Vulcan Materials' market share growth. Fluctuations in infrastructure spending by governments could impact Vulcan Materials' revenue and earnings performance. 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 Saturday, June 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Vulcan Materials pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. VMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vulcan Materials stock right now? 14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VMC shares. View VMC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vulcan Materials' stock price target for 2024? 14 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Vulcan Materials' shares. Their VMC share price targets range from $208.00 to $322.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $277.08 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VMC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VMC shares performed in 2024? Vulcan Materials' stock was trading at $227.01 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VMC shares have increased by 7.8% and is now trading at $244.66. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Vulcan Materials? Vulcan Materials saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,770,000 shares, an increase of 29.4% from the May 15th total of 2,140,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 728,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. Approximately 2.1% of the company's stock are sold short. View Vulcan Materials' Short Interest. When is Vulcan Materials' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our VMC earnings forecast. How were Vulcan Materials' earnings last quarter? Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The construction company reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.11. The construction company had revenue of $1.55 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.50 billion. Vulcan Materials had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.32% and a net margin of 11.92%. Vulcan Materials's revenue for the quarter was down 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.95 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Vulcan Materials pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vulcan Materials? Vulcan Materials declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.46 per share on Friday, June 7th. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.75%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for VMC. Is Vulcan Materials a good dividend stock? Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.75%. The dividend payout ratio is 26.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VMC will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.76% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VMC. What ETFs hold Vulcan Materials' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Building & Construction ETF (PKB), Vesper U.S. Large Cap Short-Term Reversal Strategy ETF (UTRN), Tema American Reshoring ETF (RSHO), TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF (SUPP), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (RSPM), Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF (RTM) and Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG). What is J. Thomas Hill's approval rating as Vulcan Materials' CEO? 62 employees have rated Vulcan Materials Chief Executive Officer J. Thomas Hill on Glassdoor.com. J. Thomas Hill has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts J. Thomas Hill in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Vulcan Materials own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vulcan Materials investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Endologix (ELGX), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), United Rentals (URI), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Allergan (AGN) and Who are Vulcan Materials' major shareholders? Vulcan Materials' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.10%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.40%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.97%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (1.42%), Capital World Investors (1.08%) and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.98%). Insiders that own company stock include David P Clement, Denson N Franklin III, Denson N Franklin III, J Thomas Hill, Jason P Teter, Jerry F Perkins Jr, Melissa H Anderson, Randy L Pigg, Stanley G Bass, Thompson S Baker II and Thompson S Baker II. 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. This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 6/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Earlier this year President Biden signed the death warrant for America… Executive Order 14067 will essentia...Priority Gold | SponsoredLoophole for Biden’s New Digital Currency PlanHave you heard about Executive Order 14067? 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