Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

In the past six months, Vulcan Materials Co. declared quarterly cash dividends on July 11, 2025, and October 10, 2025. The company reported its Q3 2025 results on October 30, 2025, with an EPS of $2.84 and a 14.4% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue. On October 13, 2025, Vulcan Materials Company announced a CEO succession plan, with Ronnie Pruitt named Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. In December 2025, Vulcan Materials Company announced the acquisition of Wake Stone Corporation. There has been significant insider selling over the past three months. As of January 2026, analysts have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for VMC, with an average price target of $317.83.

Demand for Vulcan Materials Co.'s products and services is subject to seasonality, with construction activity and demand for aggregates, asphalt, and concrete tending to be higher during favorable weather conditions, typically in warmer months, and may slow down during colder or wetter periods. Vulcan Materials' stock performance has also been observed to exhibit seasonal patterns, which are likely linked to these fluctuations in product demand.

Vulcan Materials Company is the largest producer of construction materials in the United States, focusing on aggregates such as gravel, crushed stone, and sand. The company operates within the Industrials sector, specifically in the Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals industry. Its major products include aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and calcium products.

Vulcan Materials Co. operates primarily across 22 states in the United States and the District of Columbia, with additional operations in Mexico, Canada, the Bahamas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its strategic network includes over 400 facilities, with a focus on serving metropolitan markets in the U.S. A notable project is the Crescent Market in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula.

Within the past year, no significant events specifically impacting Vulcan Materials Co.'s brand reputation, either positively or negatively, were prominently reported. The company's news during this period primarily focused on financial performance, leadership changes, and strategic acquisitions.

Vulcan Materials Co. is predominantly owned by institutional investors, which hold approximately 81.26% of the company's shares. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., and BlackRock, Inc. John D. Baker II is a significant individual shareholder, owning 5.78% of the company's shares.