Vulcan Materials Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Vulcan Materials has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 12.8%, while the Basic Materials industry saw earnings growing at 13.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.2% per year. Vulcan Materials's return on equity is 13.2%, and it has net margins of 13.9%.
Key information
12.80%
Earnings growth rate
12.96%
EPS growth rate
| Basic Materials Industry Growth | 19.98% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.21% |
| Return on equity | 13.21% |
| Net Margin | 13.87% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 07
VMC: Capital Returns And Volume Outlook Will Drive Shares Into 2026
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to the Vulcan Materials price target to about $329, citing mixed but generally constructive recent research that reflects updated assumptions on growth, margins, and valuation multiples across the coverage group. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vulcan Materials reflects a mixed but engaged analyst community, with several firms fine tuning price targets and ratings after the Q4 earnings miss, updated guidance, and shifts in pricing and mix.Seeking Alpha • Apr 30
Vulcan Materials: I'm Buying The Foundation Of Our Economy
Summary Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, benefiting from an irreplaceable, geographically protected business model. VMC’s growth is underpinned by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with peak material shipments ahead and a recession-resistant demand floor. Trading at a 7% discount to a $320 fair value estimate, VMC offers 12%–16% annualized total return potential through 2031, despite a modest 0.7% yield. Risks include potential expropriation of its Mexican quarry and execution delays, but VMC’s capital appreciation and dividend growth prospects remain compelling. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 21
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing And Buybacks Will Support Margins Through Guidance Reset
Narrative Update on Vulcan Materials The analyst price target for Vulcan Materials has been trimmed by $10 to $365. This reflects updated models that incorporate slightly higher discount rates, modestly adjusted long term P/E assumptions, and recent Street research citing valuation, margin headwinds, and mixed guidance following the Q4 earnings miss.
Narrative Update • Apr 06
VMC: Post Q4 Margin Reset And Mixed Outlook Likely To Constrain Upside
Analysts have trimmed the Vulcan Materials price target by about $3 to $257. This reflects recent cuts and mixed views on margins, valuation, and demand following the Q4 earnings miss and updated guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 23
VMC: Mixed Post Q4 Outlook And Buybacks Will Likely Contain Future Upside
Vulcan Materials' analyst price target has been trimmed by about $4 to roughly $260 per share as analysts balance reduced revenue growth assumptions with slightly better margin and P/E inputs following mixed Q4 results and updated guidance across recent research notes. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Vulcan Materials reflects a split view, with some large firms lifting price targets while others turn more cautious after the Q4 earnings miss and guidance reset.Narrative Update • Mar 08
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Support Margins Despite Near Term Guidance Reset
The updated analyst fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials moves slightly higher to $375 from $370, as analysts balance weaker near term guidance and Q4 margin pressure highlighted in recent downgrades with longer term earnings and margin assumptions reflected in several raised price targets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vulcan Materials reflects a mixed setup, with some high profile caution on valuation and guidance alongside a cluster of higher fair value markers from bullish analysts focused on the multiyear earnings story.Narrative Update • Feb 22
VMC: Highway Spending, Capital Returns And Execution Risks Will Shape Shares Into 2026
Our updated analyst price target for Vulcan Materials edges slightly lower to about $328 from roughly $329, as analysts factor in mixed reactions to the recent Q4 earnings miss, modest volume expectations into 2026, and differing views on valuation and the pace of medium term growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Vulcan Materials reflects a split view, with some analysts leaning into the long term story despite the Q4 earnings miss, and others taking a more cautious stance on valuation and near term execution risks.Narrative Update • Feb 08
VMC: Highway Spending And Execution Risks Will Shape Shares Into 2026
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials by about $7 to roughly $328, after recent research highlighted updated price targets, fresh bullish initiations, and reassessments of the company’s P/E assumptions and discount rate. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious voices are both active around Vulcan Materials right now, and the recent changes to price targets and ratings give you a useful snapshot of how the Street is thinking about valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Jan 24
VMC: Recent Bullish Commentary Will Likely Limit Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate on Vulcan Materials to about $264 from roughly $240, reflecting updated assumptions for growth, profitability, and a higher future P/E multiple following a mix of bullish initiations and price target changes on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Vulcan Materials shows a mixed tone, with some bullish initiations and price target changes balanced by more cautious voices that are pushing back after the stock's recent gains.Narrative Update • Jan 10
VMC: Highway Spending And Firmer Margins Will Guide Shares Into 2026
Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Vulcan Materials higher, with the implied fair value moving from about $317.70 to $321.50 as they factor in updated price targets and see potential support from highway project spending and firmer margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Vulcan Materials highlight a mix of optimism around project activity and pricing, alongside some quieter caution around expectations in the broader machinery and construction group.Narrative Update • Dec 26
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Drive Volumes And Margin Expansion Into Late Decade
Analysts have nudged their price target on Vulcan Materials modestly higher, citing improved expectations for volumes and margins supported by accelerating U.S. infrastructure spending and firmer pricing. This results in a low single digit percentage increase that lifts the target into the low to mid 300 dollar range.Narrative Update • Dec 12
VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Drive Stronger Volumes And Margin Expansion
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials to $370 from $340, reflecting higher confidence in margin expansion and volume upside, supported by recent price target increases and constructive sector commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have recently raised their price targets on Vulcan Materials, underscoring a constructive outlook on both near term execution and longer term earnings power.Narrative Update • Nov 28
VMC: Highway Spending Acceleration And Construction Activity Will Shape Shares Into 2026
Analysts have increased their price targets for Vulcan Materials, with the most notable raise to $340. They cite expectations of stronger volumes from accelerating highway spending and improved pricing trends.Narrative Update • Nov 12
VMC: Highway Spending And Sector Recovery Will Influence Shares Into 2026
Analysts have raised their price target for Vulcan Materials by approximately $2 to $317.70. This change reflects optimism over improving margins and anticipated benefits from infrastructure spending and industry inventory trends.Analysis Article • Nov 02
Analysts Are Updating Their Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) Estimates After Its Third-Quarter Results
Last week saw the newest third-quarter earnings release from Vulcan Materials Company ( NYSE:VMC ), an important...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Highway Project Spending And Pricing Trends Will Sustain Balanced Opportunity Ahead
Analysts have increased their price target for Vulcan Materials from $308.50 to $315.91. They cite improving volumes, higher pricing, and positive margin trends as key factors behind the revision.Narrative Update • Oct 14
IIJA Funding And Sunbelt Projects Will Drive Long-Term Demand
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Vulcan Materials from $304.05 to $308.50, citing moderate adjustments to sector outlooks and continued profit resilience. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst coverage of Vulcan Materials reflects both optimism and caution as the company navigates changing sector dynamics and expectations for construction markets through 2026 and beyond.Analysis Article • Sep 22
Estimating The Fair Value Of Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Vulcan Materials is US$336 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Vulcan...Analysis Article • Sep 08
Is Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) Potentially Undervalued?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established Vulcan Materials Company ( NYSE:VMC ). The company's stock saw...Narrative Update • Sep 04
IIJA Funding And Sunbelt Projects Will Drive Long-Term Demand
Analysts maintained a bullish outlook on Vulcan Materials, citing strong profit growth, sustained margin improvement, and robust revenue performance following a positive Q2 earnings report, with the consensus price target remaining unchanged at $304.05. Analyst Commentary Upward revision in price target reflects confidence in Vulcan Materials' profit growth without reliance on operating leverage.Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC)
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Jan 21
Vulcan Materials: Expecting Construction Market Recovery In 2025; Initiating With 'Buy'
Summary Vulcan Materials, the largest US construction aggregates supplier, is rated 'Buy' with a one-year target price of $300 per share. Strong pricing power and strategic locations enable Vulcan Materials to maintain solid pricing growth despite volume fluctuations. Anticipated high-single-digit price growth for FY25, supported by demand recovery and falling interest rates, underpins Vulcan’s growth outlook. Key risks include weather disruptions, logistics issues, and economic sensitivity, but overall, Vulcan Materials is poised to benefit from the construction market recovery. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 19
Vulcan Materials: Priced For Perfection Amidst Rock-Solid Fundamentals
Summary Vulcan Materials' shares have performed well despite challenges in 2024, but a 40x earnings multiple makes current valuations too demanding. The company benefits from strong fundamentals, diverse end markets, and strategic positioning in high-growth areas, supporting long-term growth. Despite adverse weather impacting 2024 results, Vulcan expects volume growth and double-digit earnings growth in 2025, aided by recent acquisitions. Current valuations are high, making it hard to be optimistic, despite promising long-term prospects and sound business fundamentals. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Vulcan Materials makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 8,062 | 1,118 | 567 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 7,941 | 1,081 | 570 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 7,882 | 1,125 | 572 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 7,595 | 958 | 556 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 7,507 | 945 | 546 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 7,418 | 920 | 538 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 7,398 | 853 | 542 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 7,580 | 923 | 557 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 7,679 | 926 | 562 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 7,782 | 944 | 550 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 7,680 | 836 | 533 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 7,582 | 735 | 524 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 7,424 | 623 | 518 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 7,315 | 594 | 519 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 7,190 | 611 | 518 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 6,618 | 610 | 487 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 6,025 | 606 | 454 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 5,552 | 674 | 424 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 5,121 | 652 | 410 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 4,914 | 675 | 379 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,876 | 690 | 370 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,857 | 588 | 368 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,868 | 615 | 353 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 4,977 | 632 | 368 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 4,982 | 619 | 370 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 4,929 | 623 | 372 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 4,831 | 604 | 362 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 4,652 | 566 | 356 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 4,525 | 528 | 350 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 4,383 | 518 | 339 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 4,272 | 722 | 337 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 4,127 | 652 | 326 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,957 | 603 | 316 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,890 | 593 | 328 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,786 | 373 | 313 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,699 | 408 | 317 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,625 | 424 | 319 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,593 | 422 | 303 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,577 | 408 | 315 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,607 | 389 | 310 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,546 | 312 | 297 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 3,422 | 233 | 287 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,320 | 178 | 279 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,155 | 119 | 274 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: VMC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: VMC's current net profit margins (13.9%) are higher than last year (12.6%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: VMC's earnings have grown by 12.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: VMC's earnings growth over the past year (18.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (12.8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: VMC earnings growth over the past year (18.3%) exceeded the Basic Materials industry 9.7%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: VMC's Return on Equity (13.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/18 10:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vulcan Materials Company is covered by 37 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Coleman | Argus Research Company |
| Adam Seiden | Barclays |
| Daniel Wang | Berenberg |