Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$273.94

-2.29 (-0.83%)

(As of 10/31/2024 ET)

Vulcan Materials - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

$273.50
-0.16% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vulcan Materials, the average price target is $273.50. The highest price target for VMC is $319.00, while the lowest price target for VMC is $208.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.16% from the current price of $273.94.

VMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/2/23 to 11/1/24	1 Month Ago 10/3/23 to 10/2/24	3 Months Ago 8/4/23 to 8/3/24	1 Year Ago 11/2/22 to 11/2/23
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)	9 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$273.50	$274.73	$277.08	$239.21
Forecasted Upside	-0.16% Downside	14.25% Upside	4.03% Upside	15.66% 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	2.58	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	-1.05% Downside	24.21% Upside	10.21% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral 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
10/29/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$250.00 ➝ $285.00	+10.96%
10/9/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$250.00 ➝ $245.00	+1.39%
8/8/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		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%
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%
8/7/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$320.00 ➝ $300.00	+20.66%
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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 Wednesday, October 23, 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 shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings over recent quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, which signifies a healthy balance sheet and financial stability.
Analysts have given Vulcan Materials a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $274.73, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation.
Vulcan Materials pays a quarterly dividend with a dividend yield of 0.73%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
The company's current ratio of 2.48 indicates strong liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations.

Vulcan Materials
Bear Case

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

Despite positive analyst ratings, there have been recent price target cuts by various financial institutions, which may indicate concerns about future growth prospects.
Vulcan Materials' stock price has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week range between $190.51 and $278.79, potentially leading to volatility in investment returns.
The company's recent earnings report showed a miss on the consensus estimate, which could impact investor confidence in short-term performance.
Market conditions and regulatory changes in the construction industry could affect Vulcan Materials' operations and profitability.
Investors should consider potential risks associated with the construction sector, such as economic downturns impacting infrastructure spending.

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 $273.50, with a high forecast of $319.00 and a low forecast of $208.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VMC shares.
: According to analysts, Vulcan Materials's stock has a predicted downside of -0.16% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Vulcan Materials has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, and Truist Financial 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 2.58. Learn more on how VMC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:VMC) was last updated on 11/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target