Vulcan Materials Company (HoldiNYSE: VMC
Materials · Construction Materials
$304.99
+3.45%
Vol: 464K
Research Digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysJun 17No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 16No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 15No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 21Vulcan Materials Q1 beats on 7.4% sales growth; outlines new growth targets at Investor DayPositive▶
Vulcan reported Q1 2026 sales of $1.76B (+7.4% YoY), beating consensus and significantly exceeding EBITDA expectations; shares traded up 4.9% to $305.78 post-print. The board declared a $0.52 quarterly dividend on May 8 (ex-date May 22). Vulcan held its 2026 Investor Day outlining new growth/profitability targets, including a path from $11 to $20 per ton in unit profitability. Ronnie Pruitt became CEO effective Jan 1, 2026, with Tom Hill transitioning to Executive Chairman. Vulcan also flagged a president retirement transition on May 11. 12-analyst Buy consensus with $329.17 PT.
May 20Vulcan Materials' President Thompson S. Baker II will retire effective July 15 per May 11 disclosure, just ahead of the May 22 dividend record date for the $0.52 quarterly payout.Neutral▶
Vulcan Materials disclosed on May 11, 2026 that President Thompson S. Baker II will retire from the role effective July 15, 2026, a planned succession that follows the January 1, 2026 transition of Tom Hill to Executive Chairman and Ronnie Pruitt to CEO. The board declared a $0.52 quarterly cash dividend on May 8, payable June 5 to shareholders of record May 22. The annual shareholder meeting on May 8 ratified Deloitte and approved the Say on Pay vote with 119M shares represented. Q1 2026 sales grew 7% YoY on 5% aggregates volume growth. Wall Street consensus is constructive with 17 Buys/4 Holds/1 Sell among 30 analysts and a median PT of $315.50, though shares trade below the February all-time high of $331.09. Risk: leadership transition execution during peak construction season and aggregates demand sensitivity to infrastructure spending.
May 19No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 18Vulcan Materials announces President Thompson Baker II to retire July 15 as JPMorgan discloses 4.4% stake.Mixed▶
Vulcan Materials announced on May 11 that President Thompson S. Baker II will retire effective July 15, 2026. JPMorgan disclosed a 4.4% passive stake in the company. The company held its annual shareholder meeting where five directors were elected and the Say-on-Pay vote was approved, with Deloitte ratified as auditor for 2026. Vulcan declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share on May 8, payable June 5 to shareholders of record May 22. Analyst fair value estimates have nudged higher to approximately $321.50 (from $317.70), with the stock trading in the $267-$275 range in mid-May. Q1 2026 sales grew 7% year-over-year. The company is also preparing to outline new growth and profitability targets at a 2026 Investor Day.
May 15Vulcan Materials declares $0.52 quarterly dividend May 8 as Citi cuts PT to $355 following Q1 sales growth of 7% YoY.Neutral▶
Vulcan Materials declared a $0.52 quarterly dividend on May 8, payable June 5 to holders of record May 22. Q1 2026 revenue reached $1.8B (up 7% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA of $447M (up 9% YoY) and gross margin expansion in each segment, driven by 5% volume growth in aggregates. Citi analyst Anthony Pettinari cut his price target to $355 from $365 (maintains Buy) on April 30. The company also announced a president retirement transition on May 11. Risk: stock down from its $331 February all-time high to ~$275-278, with analyst targets moderating.
May 14Vulcan Materials President Thompson Baker II announced retirement effective July 15, 2026, alongside Q1 revenue of $1.8B (+7% YoY) and $0.52 quarterly dividend declaration.Positive▶
On May 11, 2026, Vulcan Materials disclosed that President Thompson S. Baker II will retire effective July 15, 2026—a notable C-suite change. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52/share, payable June 5, 2026 to holders of record May 22. Vulcan reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.8B exceeding expectations, with 7% YoY sales growth driven by 5% aggregates volume growth. The company granted SVP/CHRO Mitesh Shah 3,607 RSUs on May 8. At the annual meeting, shareholders elected five directors to three-year terms, approved Say on Pay, and ratified Deloitte. Wall Street remains bullish: 30 analysts have a Strong Buy consensus rating (8.6/10) with median price target $315.50. Stock trades around $287.72 with ~$37.34B market cap.
May 13Vulcan Materials upgraded by Wall Street Zen and declares $0.52 quarterly dividend amid Q1 momentumPositive▶
On May 10, 2026, Wall Street Zen upgraded Vulcan Materials from Sell to Hold, marking a sentiment improvement following the April 29 Q1 print where revenue hit $1.8 billion with $1.26 EPS and adjusted EBITDA up 9% to $447 million. On May 8, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share, payable June 5 to holders of record May 22. Three new greenfield plants and seven new distribution yards are scheduled to come online in 2026, expanding reach in high-growth markets. Citigroup on May 1 trimmed its target to $355 from $365 while keeping a Buy rating, citing modest cyclical caution. Shares trade near $287 with a market cap of about $37.3 billion. The overall tone is mildly positive as fundamentals strengthen heading into the construction season.
May 12Vulcan Materials president Thompson Baker II to retire July 15 in leadership transition; board declares $0.52 dividendMixed▶
Vulcan Materials announced on May 11, 2026 that President Thompson S. Baker II will retire effective July 15, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition at the construction materials producer. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share payable June 5 to holders of record May 22. At the May 8 annual meeting, shareholders elected five directors to 2029 terms and ratified Deloitte & Touche as auditors with a strong quorum of 119M+ shares represented. Q1 2026 results were strong with sales up 7% YoY and EPS of $1.26 on $1.8B revenue. Analyst consensus is Strong Buy with a median price target of $315.50. Stock trades at $287.72.
May 11Vulcan Materials beat Q1 2026 with $1.8B revenue and adjusted EPS of $1.35 (vs $1.10 consensus); reaffirmed $2.4B-$2.6B FY26 EBITDA guidance.Positive▶
Vulcan Materials reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.8B with adjusted EPS of $1.35, well above the $1.10 consensus, on continued aggregates pricing strength and infrastructure demand. The company reaffirmed FY26 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $2.4B-$2.6B and declared a $0.52/share quarterly dividend payable June 5. Analyst PT adjustments in late April: RBC raised to $298, Stifel cut to $333, Raymond James raised to $325. Average analyst rating is Buy with $323.17 PT (10.79% upside). Stock is up 12.42% MoM and 20.76% YoY. Risks: infrastructure spending pace, energy input costs.
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