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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 137.54 | 159.76 | 218.37 | 215.08 | — | — | — |
Low Price
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 213.65 | 229.75 | 298.31 | 311.74 | — | — | — |
High Price
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 11,397 | 10,382 | 11,436 | 11,172 | — | — | — |
Employees
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 0.64 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.71 | — | — | — |
Revenue/Emp
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 7,315.20 | 7,781.90 | 7,417.70 | 7,941.10 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Revenue
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 21.29% | 25.04% | 26.96% | 27.38% | — | — | — |
Gross Margin
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 788.10 | 1,245.10 | 1,172.10 | 1,390.10 | — | — | — |
EBT
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 10.77% | 16.00% | 15.80% | 17.51% | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
EBT Margin
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 576.50 | 934.90 | 913.10 | 1,078.10 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Net Income
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 655.40 | 645.30 | 718.80 | 748.50 | — | — | — |
Depreciation
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 55.00 | 58.51 | 56.07 | 60.16 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Revenue/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | 4.33 | 7.02 | 6.89 | 8.16 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Earnings/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 8.63 | 11.55 | 10.65 | 13.73 | — | — | — |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (4.31) | (5.85) | (4.15) | (4.95) | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
Capex/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 4.32 | 5.71 | 6.51 | 8.78 | — | — | — |
Free CF/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 52.27 | 56.45 | 61.55 | 64.76 | — | — | — |
Book Value/Sh
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 133.00 | 133.00 | 132.30 | 132.00 | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ |
Shares
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 40.67 | 31.85 | 37.28 | 34.95 | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ |
PE Ratio
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3.20 | 3.82 | 4.59 | 4.74 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
PS Ratio
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3.37 | 3.96 | 4.18 | 4.40 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
PB Ratio
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3.71 | 4.20 | 5.22 | 5.27 | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡ |
EV/Sales
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 47.25 | 43.05 | 45.00 | 36.07 | — | — | — |
EV/FCF
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 1,148.20 | 1,536.80 | 1,409.60 | 1,813.00 | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡ |
Op' Cash Flow
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | (573.90) | (778.00) | (548.80) | (653.60) | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | — |
Capex
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 574.30 | 758.80 | 860.80 | 1,159.40 | — | — | — |
FCF
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 945.40 | 1,727.30 | 1,026.60 | 1,611.80 | — | — | — |
Working Cap'
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3,875.70 | 3,877.80 | 5,307.40 | 4,362.10 | — | — | — |
Total Debt
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 3,714.20 | 2,928.60 | 4,706.60 | 4,172.70 | — | — | — |
Net Debt
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 6,952.20 | 7,507.90 | 8,142.50 | 8,548.90 | — | — | — |
Sh' Equity
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| ‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 4.12% | 6.48% | 5.76% | 6.37% | — | — | — |
ROA
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 5.57% | 8.55% | 6.64% | 7.96% | — | — | — |
ROIC
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| ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | ‡‡‡‡‡ | 8.51% | 12.91% | 11.65% | 12.90% | — | — | — |
ROE
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Analyst Commentary (Summary)
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Latest News
16 Sep
Bridgewater Associates under Ray Dalio added Vulcan Materials Company to its holdings as one of two non-AI stock picks. Bridgewater's stake in VMC may lift near-term investor sentiment and trading volume.
18 Aug
Martin Marietta pursues a $13.5 billion acquisition of Lhoist to bolster its aggregates and construction materials operations, raising questions about strengthened long-term growth that could reshape competitive pressures on rivals including Vulcan Materials Company. Major acquisition by direct competitor Martin Marietta alters industry competitive balance and may influence Vulcan Materials' market position over time.
13 Aug
Vulcan Materials beat Q2 expectations and kept its 2026 outlook unchanged despite higher energy costs. Q2 beat with unchanged 2026 guidance signals stable performance without major trajectory shifts.
9 Aug
Vulcan Materials compares its aggregates shift against MLM and EXP to assess continued margin gains. Vulcan Materials aggregates shift may moderately influence financial performance and competitive positioning.
7 Aug
Vulcan Materials (VMC) held its Q2 2026 earnings call to discuss financial results, operations, and outlook. Earnings call provides updates on performance and guidance that may shift near-term investor sentiment.
1 Aug
Vulcan Materials Q2 earnings highlights include quarterly revenue, EPS figures, volume trends, pricing actions and forward guidance on aggregates demand and cost management. Quarterly earnings data and guidance can move near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely alter long-term competitive position.
30 Jul
Vulcan Materials Company Q2 2026 earnings call covered quarterly financial results, operational performance, and forward outlook. Quarterly earnings data typically drive short-term valuation shifts without altering long-term strategy.
29 Jul
Vulcan Materials Co posted resilient Q2 2026 earnings amid energy pressures, sustaining core aggregates operations and pricing strength without major disruptions to volumes or margins. Quarterly earnings updates typically produce moderate effects on near-term stock sentiment and operational outlook without triggering structural shifts.
Vulcan Materials (VMC) reported Q2 earnings with focus on key financial metrics. Q2 earnings metrics shape views on operational results and near-term outlook.
Vulcan Materials beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Earnings beat signals positive near-term financial performance.
Vulcan Materials Company reports second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly results update financial metrics and may shift near-term investor sentiment without altering long-term strategy.
10 Jul
Index removal and rising costs threaten to reshape Vulcan Materials Company's future performance and market position. Index removal and rising costs position Vulcan Materials for fundamental strategic and market shifts.
9 Jul
Vulcan Materials prepares to report earnings with analyst forecasts centered on revenue, EPS and construction demand trends. Preview shapes near-term expectations and trading around the upcoming release but does not alter long-term strategy.
1 Jul
Vulcan Materials reported Q1 earnings, triggering buy, sell, or hold analysis for VMC stock based on financial results and outlook. Post-earnings investment stance on VMC can sway near-term sentiment and trading without altering long-term fundamentals.
29 Jun
Martin Marietta completed a major acquisition but the transaction omits strategic elements that could reshape aggregates market dynamics and Vulcan Materials Company's positioning. Competitor's large-scale buy directly shifts market share and competitive balance for Vulcan Materials.
13 Jun
Vulcan Materials (VMC) posted a major Q1 earnings beat that has shifted its investment narrative despite earlier cautious sentiment around the company. Q1 earnings beat can lift near-term sentiment and valuation but rarely alters long-term operational trajectory.
12 Jun
Vulcan Materials (VMC) posted standout Q1 earnings that outperformed peers in the building materials sector. Strong Q1 results at Vulcan Materials are likely to lift near-term investor sentiment and share performance.
8 Jun
Vulcan Materials exits California concrete operations and expands aggregates footprint in Dallas-Fort Worth plus new entry into Colorado to sharpen aggregates focus. Strategic portfolio shift refocuses operations on aggregates and alters regional presence without fundamentally redefining company trajectory.
27 May
Vulcan Materials gains $2B in market cap after a crucial ruling. Crucial ruling triggers $2B market cap surge indicating major regulatory impact on company trajectory.
14 May
Baron Asset Fund invests in Vulcan Materials Company (VMC), highlighting its attractive long-term growth potential. Baron Asset Fund's endorsement signals confidence in VMC's growth, likely influencing investor sentiment moderately.
2 May
Vulcan Materials Q1 earnings call highlighted strong aggregates demand, revenue growth exceeding expectations, improved margins, and raised full-year guidance amid infrastructure boom. Q1 earnings highlights with raised guidance signal significant positive shifts in financial performance and market outlook for VMC.
1 May
Vulcan Materials Company beat earnings expectations. Analysts predict positive future performance amid strong demand and pricing power. Beating earnings expectations signals robust financial health and boosts investor sentiment for significant stock gains.
30 Apr
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strong operational performance. Strong Q1 2026 operational performance signals significant positive shift in VMC's financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
29 Apr
Vulcan Materials (VMC) Q1 2026 earnings call transcript released, detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates, and management's outlook. Q1 earnings transcripts disclose critical financial metrics, guidance, and strategic insights that significantly sway investor sentiment and stock performance.
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Q1 earnings and revenues beat estimates, driven by pricing gains and cost controls. Q1 earnings beat on pricing and cost control boosts investor confidence and signals operational strength for future performance.
Vulcan Materials (VMC) Q1 earnings key metrics compared to analyst estimates, highlighting performance in revenue, EPS, aggregates sales volumes, and cash flow. Q1 earnings metrics versus estimates directly shape investor sentiment, stock valuation, and forecasts for Vulcan's operational trajectory.
Vulcan Materials (VMC) reported Q1 earnings and revenues that beat analyst estimates. Beating Q1 earnings estimates boosts investor sentiment and signals strong near-term financial performance for VMC.
Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) reported strong Q1 CY2026 results, beating analyst expectations across key metrics. Beating Q1 expectations highlights robust operational performance and financial strength, poised to positively influence VMC's market trajectory and investor sentiment.
Vulcan Materials Company reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly influence investor sentiment and stock performance.
Vulcan Materials Company released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, operational updates, and future outlook. Quarterly earnings call summary influences financial performance and investor sentiment but lacks transformative elements.
Vulcan Materials (VMC), a powerhouse in construction aggregates, has surged back stronger than ever, riding the wave of America’s $1 trillion infrastructure renaissance via the IIJA. Revenue has more than doubled since 2016 to $7.42 billion in 2024, with analysts forecasting an 8% CAGR through 2027 amid booming demand from roads, bridges, housing rebounds, and even data centers. Profitability shines with gross margins at 27%, EPS climbing to $11.17 by 2027 (up 62% from 2024), and free cash flow per share up 173% since 2016—fueling expansions, dividends, and buybacks despite hefty capex.
The stock has rocketed 4.5x from pandemic lows to $298 highs, outpacing fundamentals with premium multiples (forward PE ~29x by 2027), justified by irreplaceable quarries and ROE beating peers at 11.7%. Insider selling raises a flag, and debt has risen, but a rock-solid balance sheet and tailwinds like hurricane rebuilds signal untapped upside.
For growth seekers, Vulcan’s moat makes it a staple—poised for 15%+ returns on dips amid infra hype. Dive into the full analysis for the numbers that could supercharge your portfolio.