Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

Over the past six months, Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) stock has increased by 20.1%. As of October 21, 2025, the share price was $297.57, an increase of 17.28% from October 22, 2024. The stock reached its all-time high of $311.74 on October 14, 2025. Recent events include Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC and Asset Management One Co. Ltd. increasing their positions in VMC. A new "Buy" recommendation was issued for VMC. JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Barclays raised their price objectives for Vulcan Materials. Vulcan Materials announced a CEO succession plan and declared a quarterly dividend on common stock. Vulcan announced its third-quarter 2025 conference call. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded Vulcan Materials to a "hold" rating, and Weiss Ratings reissued a "buy (b-)" rating. Vulcan reported its second-quarter 2025 results, with earnings per share of $2.45, missing the consensus estimate of $2.65. Revenue was $2.10 billion, also below analyst estimates.

Demand for Vulcan Materials Co.'s products and services is closely tied to the construction industry, which typically experiences seasonality. Construction activity tends to be higher during warmer months and lower during colder periods. Public-sector road construction and transportation projects are currently driving high demand for Vulcan's products. The heavy industrial and infrastructure sectors' backlog reached 11.16 months by August 2025. However, commercial and institutional construction segments are facing headwinds, with projected modest growth.

Vulcan Materials Company is a leading American producer and supplier of construction aggregates, asphalt mix, and ready-mixed concrete. Founded in 1909 and rebranded in 1956, it is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company operates within the Materials sector, focusing on the Construction Materials industry. Its core business segments are Aggregates, Asphalt Mix, and Ready-Mixed Concrete, also offering recycled, agricultural, chemical, and industrial materials.

Vulcan Materials Company operates across the United States, Canada, Honduras, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Its largest U.S. markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. The Crescent Market in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula features a large quarry and deep-water seaport, supplying crushed limestone to Gulf Coast seaports.

In the past year, Vulcan Materials has engaged in sustainability initiatives, positively impacting brand reputation. The company is focused on reducing its environmental impact through energy-efficient technologies, waste minimization, and promoting recycled materials. Vulcan's Scope 1 and 2 emissions profile declined by 3% in 2024 versus its 2022 baseline. The company also recycles water at approximately 75% of its sites and is working towards further improvements. Additionally, some of its basalt fines help sequester CO2, which can be used in agriculture for "enhanced rock weathering." Renewable diesel now accounts for 9% of Vulcan's total diesel usage.

Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) stock ownership is predominantly held by institutional investors, accounting for approximately 90.39% to 94.9% of the stock. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., BlackRock, Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Principal Financial Group Inc., and State Street Corp. Individual insiders own a smaller percentage, around 0.13% to 6.35% of the company. John D. Baker II is the largest individual shareholder, owning 7.64 million shares, representing 5.78% of the company.