Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$240.16 +2.89 (+1.22%)

Closing price 04/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$244.79 +4.63 (+1.93%)

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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
2

Buy
11

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, 2 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VMC.

Consensus Price Target

$305.58
27.24% Upside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Vulcan Materials, the average price target is $305.58. The highest price target for VMC is $349.00, while the lowest price target for VMC is $285.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 27.24% from the current price of $240.16.

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VMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/3/24 to 4/3/25	1 Month Ago 3/4/24 to 3/4/25	3 Months Ago 1/4/24 to 1/3/25	1 Year Ago 4/4/23 to 4/3/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$305.58	$303.08	$288.08	$264.08
Forecasted Upside	27.24% Upside	29.08% Upside	12.04% Upside	-1.75% Downside
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	2.92	2.64	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	27.24% Upside	35.96% Upside	17.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VMC News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/1/2025	Loop Capital 2 of 5 stars	Garik Shmois Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$325.00 ➝ $320.00	+35.54%
3/21/2025	Seaport Res Ptn 2 of 5 stars	M. Weintraub Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/19/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Adrian Huerta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$290.00 ➝ $285.00	+20.58%
3/4/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brian Brophy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$287.00	+24.96%
2/24/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Angel Castillo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$295.00 ➝ $300.00	+18.97%
2/19/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mike Dahl Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$269.00 ➝ $286.00	+7.40%
1/16/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Patrick Tyler Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$298.00 ➝ $295.00	+9.47%
1/6/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$325.00 ➝ $301.00	+17.01%
1/2/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$325.00 ➝ $325.00	+26.35%
11/7/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$349.00	+20.16%
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11/1/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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%
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%
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%

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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 Saturday, March 29, 2025. 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 reported a strong earnings per share (EPS) of $2.17 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.76. This indicates robust profitability and effective cost management.
The company has a solid revenue of $1.85 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.81 billion, showcasing its strong market position and demand for its products.
Vulcan Materials recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.46 to $0.49 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized yield of 0.81%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
As of the latest trading session, Vulcan Materials' stock price is $241.31, which is a significant increase from its 1-year low of $215.08, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Vulcan Materials, with an average target price of $302.67, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation in the near future.

Vulcan Materials
Bear Case

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

Despite the positive earnings report, the company's net margin stands at 12.30%, which may be lower than some competitors, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
Vulcan Materials has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 28.61%, which may suggest limited room for future dividend increases, potentially disappointing income-focused investors.
Recent analyst reports have shown mixed sentiments, with some firms lowering their target prices, which could indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year high of $298.31, suggesting that investors may face risks associated with price fluctuations.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own a significant 90.39% of the company's stock, which may lead to less liquidity and higher volatility in the stock price due to large trades.

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 $305.58, with a high forecast of $349.00 and a low forecast of $285.00.
: 13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vulcan Materials in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 27.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Vulcan Materials's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Vulcan Materials has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Seaport Res Ptn, and Stifel Nicolaus in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Vulcan Materials more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for Vulcan Materials is 2.92 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.64. Learn more on how VMC compares to other companies.

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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target