Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What VMC does

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete, providing crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt mix, and ready-mixed concrete products for highways, streets, housing, and commercial projects. The company, formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc., was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Key numbers explained

• 244.4 USD is the current share price, representing the latest trading value of one share of Vulcan Materials Company.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 28.9 shows how much investors pay per dollar of the company's last 12 months of earnings; a higher number can suggest higher growth expectations.
• The forward P/E ratio of 22.9 uses expected future earnings, offering a sense of valuation relative to what analysts anticipate.
• 8.47 USD is the earnings per share (EPS) for the trailing 12 months, indicating the portion of profit allocated to each share.
• The dividend yield of 0.84% reflects the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the share price, useful for income-focused investors.
• The ex-dividend date of Aug 13, 2026 is the cutoff to own the stock and receive the next dividend payment.
• 24% of earnings are paid out as dividends, showing the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• 1.05 is the beta, meaning the stock's price tends to move roughly in line with the overall market.
• The 52-week price range of 240.69 – 331.09 shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year.
• 31.67B USD is the market capitalisation, the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• 13.7% is the profit margin, indicating how much of each revenue dollar remains as profit after expenses.
• 21.6% is the operating margin, reflecting profitability from core operations before interest and taxes.
• 13.2% is the return on equity (ROE), measuring how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• 58.2% is the debt-to-equity ratio, showing the relative proportion of debt and equity used to finance the business.
• 3.74 is the price-to-book ratio, comparing the market price to the company's book value per share.

Recent news

Jefferies & Co adjusted its price target on Vulcan Materials Company to 320 from 345, maintaining a Buy rating, while BNP Paribas lowered its target to 290 from 300, keeping a Neutral rating. Headlines also reflect broader coverage of building materials stocks' Q2 earnings and comparisons with other stocks in the sector.

What to watch

Investors often monitor construction spending, infrastructure policy, and raw material costs, as these factors can affect demand for aggregates and building materials. Vulcan Materials Company is part of the S&P 500, so broader market movements can influence its share price. Comparing its performance with peers such as Avery Dennison (AVY), Ball Corporation (BALL), Mosaic Company (The) (MOS), Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Albemarle Corporation (ALB), or Smurfit Westrock (SW) can provide context on sector trends. The next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026 will be a key date for updated financial results.