Vulcan Materials Company (HoldiNYSE: VMC
Materials · Construction Materials
$297.15
-1.52%
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Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Vulcan Materials beat Q1 2026 expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.35 and 7.4% revenue growth, stock rose 4% pre-market on strong operational execution.
Vulcan Materials reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.76 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $447 million (up 9% YoY), beating consensus estimates. The company provided optimistic 2026 guidance targeting trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA between $2.4-2.6 billion and gross profit per ton of $20 (vs. current $11.38), driven by continued strength in public infrastructure spending and accelerating data center/energy sector activity. Stock rose 4% in pre-market trading to $303.12.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Vulcan Materials beats Q1 estimates with 7% revenue growth and strong outlookPositive▶
Vulcan Materials reported Q1 2026 earnings of $1.26 per share (adjusted $1.35) versus consensus $1.10, with total revenues of $1.756 billion, up 7.4% year-over-year. The company achieved adjusted EBITDA growth of 9% with margin expansion, supported by 5% increase in aggregates shipments driven by large projects and public construction activity. Vulcan expects fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $2.4-$2.6 billion and plans to bring three new greenfield plants and seven distribution yards online in 2026, signaling confidence in construction market strength.
Apr 29Vulcan Materials Q1 EPS $1.35 beats forecast 20.54%, revenue up 7% on pricing and cost controlPositive▶
Vulcan Materials reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.35, beating forecast of $1.12 by 20.54%, with revenue of $1.756 billion exceeding $1.635 billion estimate by 7.32%. CEO Ronnie Pruitt noted adjusted EBITDA growth of 9% and margin expansion. Aggregates Segment gross profit increased 12% to $400M ($8.01 per ton), with gross margin expanded 90 bps to 27.6%. Cash gross profit per ton reached $10.93. Company reiterated full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.4B-$2.6B. Stock rose 1.84% after earnings with 4% pre-market jump to $303.12. Healthy project backlog and strong public construction activity support momentum. Analyst consensus "Buy" with 12-month target of $323.17, representing 10.79% upside.
Apr 16Vulcan Materials trades near $321 with Q1 2026 earnings expected April 29; Morgan Stanley and Barclays recently lowered price targets amid pricing pressure concerns.Mixed▶
Vulcan Materials is set to report Q1 2026 results on April 29 with analysts predicting 25% YoY EPS growth. The company targets $4.5B-$5B in EBITDA and is leveraging federal infrastructure and data-center projects for growth. 2025 revenue reached $7.94 billion (+7.06% YoY) with earnings up 18.07%. However, the stock has declined 13.9% since the last earnings miss, with analyst concerns about input cost pressures. Morgan Stanley cut price target to $321 (April 6), and Barclays to $296 (March 31). Average analyst rating is Buy with $325.62 target.
Apr 15Vulcan Materials scheduled Q1 2026 earnings for April 29 with analysts expecting 25% YoY EPS growth despite Q4 miss.Neutral▶
Vulcan Materials announced Q1 2026 earnings release for April 29, 2026. Analysts forecast 25% year-over-year EPS growth for Q1 2026. Morgan Stanley lowered target to $321, Barclays to $296. Consensus opinion is Moderate Buy from 22 analysts.
Apr 14Vulcan Materials guides modest 1-3% 2026 shipment growth and 4-6% price increases; Q1 earnings call April 29.Mixed▶
Vulcan Materials guides 2026 to 1-3% shipment growth and 4-6% price increases. Q4 2025 missed earnings estimates but adjusted EBITDA grew 13% to $2.3B and operating cash flow surged 29% to $1.8B. Q1 2026 earnings expected April 29.
Apr 13Vulcan Materials Q1 earnings set for April 29 with guidance for modest 1-3% shipment growth and 4-6% pricing gains in 2026.Neutral▶
Vulcan Materials will report Q1 2026 earnings April 29 with 2026 guidance forecasting 1-3% shipment growth and 4-6% price increases. Q4 2025 missed estimates but adjusted EBITDA rose 13% and operating cash flow surged 29% to $1.8B. Morgan Stanley and Barclays trimmed price targets citing earnings concerns. Average rating: Buy with $325.62 price target (22% upside).
Apr 10Vulcan Materials Q1 2026 earnings call scheduled for April 29 with analysts expecting 25% EPS growth despite recent downgrades.Negative▶
Vulcan Materials will release Q1 2026 results on April 29. Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $321 (Equal Weight), while Barclays reduced its target to $296 (Overweight). The stock has declined 14.52% over the past month. Consensus remains Buy with average target of $325.62.
Apr 9Morgan Stanley lowers VMC price target to $321 on market uncertaintiesMixed▶
Morgan Stanley analyst Angel Castillo maintained Equal-Weight rating but lowered price target from $322 to $321 on April 6, 2026. Vulcan Materials faces demand pressure from weaker single-family residential construction and early winter weather disruptions. However, analysts remain moderately bullish overall with 14 of 22 recommending Strong Buy. Company expects $325.62 average 12-month target and improved demand from public infrastructure and data center projects driven by IIJA funds.
Apr 8Vulcan Materials Q4 2025 earnings missed; Morgan Stanley lowers PT to $321; Q1 2026 call April 29.Mixed▶
Vulcan Materials faced headwinds following disappointing Q4 2025 earnings, causing 13.9% stock decline post-announcement. 2025 revenue reached $7.94B (+7.06%) with earnings $1.08B (+18.07%), but guidance reflects modest 2026 aggregate growth. Morgan Stanley maintained Equal-Weight rating while lowering price target from $322 to $321 on April 6. Management issued cautious 2026 guidance despite infrastructure spending tailwinds. Q1 2026 earnings call set April 29 at 9 a.m. CT; analyst consensus "Buy" with $325.62 12-month target (+22.17%).
Apr 7Vulcan Materials -13.9% on earnings miss and construction demand softness.Negative▶
Vulcan -13.9% post-earnings miss with rising costs and slowing construction. Stock $279.88 April 2. 13 analysts Buy avg target $323.77 (+15.68%). Next earnings April 29.
Apr 6Vulcan Materials Q4 Miss, Faces Cost Pressures; Investor Day PlannedNegative▶
Vulcan Materials reported Q4 2025 earnings per share of $1.70, missing analyst estimates of $2.11, with revenue of $1.91 billion versus expected $1.95 billion. The company is facing headwinds from rising costs and slowing demand in the construction sector. Wells Fargo maintained its Hold rating on March 13, 2026, with mixed analyst views regarding valuation and future growth prospects. The largest U.S. producer of construction aggregates will outline new cash gross profit per ton and earnings targets at its 2026 Investor Day, with primary markets in Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama.
Apr 3Vulcan Materials faces post-earnings pressure; Barclays downgrades price target on pricing headwinds.Negative▶
Vulcan Materials reported disappointing Q4 2025 earnings, missing both revenue and EPS with a 23.42% YoY EPS decline. Management has outlined conservative 2026 growth projections (1-3% shipment growth, 4-6% price increases, $2.4-2.6B Adjusted EBITDA). Barclays lowered the price target to $296 from $320 maintaining Overweight. Stock experienced 13.9% drop since earnings.
Apr 2Tema Etfs cut VMC holdings by 45.6%; Barclays lowered price target to $296 from $320; stock down 1.11% amid earnings miss concerns.Mixed▶
Vulcan Materials missed Q4 2025 earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $1.70 and net earnings declining to $252 million, though revenue rose to $1.91 billion. The company faces pricing pressures and a declining EPS outlook. Barclays lowered its price target to $296 from $320 on March 31, citing challenges in the materials sector. Consensus analyst sentiment remains bullish with a Moderate Buy rating and 24.6% upside to $332.27 target.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRHCRH | $115.72 | -2.28% | +11.4% | 18.0x | 1.24 | $79.1B |
| VMCVULCAN | $297.15 | -1.52% | +7.1% | 28.2x | 1.09 | $39.3B |
| MLMMARTIN | $614.23 | -0.78% | +3.4% | 26.7x | 1.19 | $37.3B |
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