Zacks Research Predicts Higher Earnings for Vulcan Materials

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) – Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Vulcan Materials in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, November 20th. Zacks Research analyst A. Gupta now forecasts that the construction company will post earnings per share of $0.97 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.95. The consensus estimate for Vulcan Materials’ current full-year earnings is $7.16 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Vulcan Materials’ Q1 2026 earnings at $1.27 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $3.46 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.30 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $10.62 EPS.

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The construction company reported $2.22 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.34 by ($0.12). The firm had revenue of $2 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.01 billion. Vulcan Materials had a return on equity of 11.88% and a net margin of 11.43%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.29 earnings per share.

VMC has been the topic of several other reports. StockNews.com raised shares of Vulcan Materials from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Vulcan Materials from $250.00 to $245.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. Stephens reduced their target price on shares of Vulcan Materials from $300.00 to $280.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Citigroup decreased their price target on Vulcan Materials from $297.00 to $292.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $250.00 to $285.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $280.46.

Vulcan Materials Trading Up 2.0 %

Shares of VMC opened at $290.34 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $38.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.79, a P/E/G ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 2.02 and a current ratio of 2.86. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $262.20 and a 200 day moving average price of $254.67. Vulcan Materials has a one year low of $209.60 and a one year high of $298.31.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vulcan Materials

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. United Asset Strategies Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vulcan Materials by 1.1% in the third quarter. United Asset Strategies Inc. now owns 3,747 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $938,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in Vulcan Materials by 2.3% in the third quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,987 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $498,000 after acquiring an additional 44 shares during the period. Marcum Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Vulcan Materials by 5.7% during the 3rd quarter. Marcum Wealth LLC now owns 854 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $214,000 after buying an additional 46 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its holdings in shares of Vulcan Materials by 61.8% during the second quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 123 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the period. Finally, Golden State Equity Partners boosted its position in Vulcan Materials by 4.5% in the third quarter. Golden State Equity Partners now owns 1,099 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $275,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.39% of the company’s stock.

Vulcan Materials Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Investors of record on Monday, November 4th will be given a dividend of $0.46 per share. This represents a $1.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.63%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 4th. Vulcan Materials’s payout ratio is 29.02%.

Vulcan Materials Company Profile

Vulcan 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.