Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$263.13 +2.21 (+0.85%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
9

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for VMC.

Consensus Price Target

$284.33
8.06% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vulcan Materials, the average price target is $284.33. The highest price target for VMC is $349.00, while the lowest price target for VMC is $208.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.06% from the current price of $263.13.

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VMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 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	$284.33	$280.46	$274.73	$241.64
Forecasted Upside	8.06% Upside	-1.46% Downside	8.94% Upside	7.43% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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.

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.

Vulcan Materials Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Vulcan Materials	Construction Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.69	2.61	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.06% Upside	22.00% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent VMC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/27/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$245.00 ➝ $290.00	+0.55%
11/7/2024	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	S. Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$349.00	+20.16%
11/1/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$300.00 ➝ $315.00	+14.99%
10/29/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$250.00 ➝ $285.00	+10.96%
8/8/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$297.00 ➝ $292.00	+17.55%
8/8/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$300.00 ➝ $280.00	+12.58%
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8/7/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$267.00 ➝ $257.00	+3.11%
7/3/2024	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$305.00 ➝ $285.00	+16.84%
4/18/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$298.00 ➝ $319.00	+23.24%
3/8/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
2/20/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$264.00 ➝ $292.00	+16.59%
1/25/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$225.00 ➝ $240.00	+9.19%
1/8/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$208.00	-6.15%
12/19/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$260.00 ➝ $279.00	+24.10%
10/24/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Seth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
8/7/2023	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$225.00 ➝ $260.00	+15.04%
1/24/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$180.00 ➝ $185.00	+3.09%

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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, December 13, 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 has a strong analyst consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," indicating positive sentiment among market experts, which can be a good sign for potential investors.
The company recently reported a quarterly revenue of $2 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.01 billion, showcasing its ability to perform well even in challenging market conditions.
Vulcan Materials has a solid return on equity of 11.88%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for shareholders.
The stock price has been positively adjusted by several analysts, with price targets reaching as high as $349.00, suggesting significant upside potential from current levels.
Vulcan Materials offers a quarterly dividend of $0.46, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 0.66%, providing investors with a steady income stream.

Vulcan Materials
Bear Case

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

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.22, which missed analysts' consensus estimates of $2.34, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
Vulcan Materials experienced an 8.3% decline in quarterly revenue compared to the same period last year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
The current dividend payout ratio is 29.02%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits into growth opportunities.
Some analysts have lowered their price targets for Vulcan Materials, reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance.
With institutional investors holding 90.39% of the company's stock, retail investors may find it challenging to influence stock performance or gain significant voting power.

VMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Vulcan Materials is $284.33, with a high forecast of $349.00 and a low forecast of $208.00.
: 13 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 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VMC shares.
: According to analysts, Vulcan Materials's stock has a predicted upside of 8.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Vulcan Materials has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Vulcan Materials more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for Vulcan Materials is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.61. Learn more on how VMC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target