Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) Stock Price & Analysis
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) rose 1.73% to USD 279.7 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
VMC last closed at USD 274.93; the session ranged USD 274.44–280.79 on volume of 797,612 shares. Market capitalization is $36.29B, with a 52-week range of USD 252.35–331.09 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 279.7 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.73% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 274.93 |
| Open | USD 275.58 |
| Day Range | USD 274.44 – 280.79 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 252.35 – 331.09 |
| Volume | 797,612 shares |
| Market Cap | $36.29B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VMC)
Nexqual's technical model rates VMC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.77 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 285.59) |
| MACD | -3.59 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VMC)
Wall Street analysts rate VMC "Buy" based on 22 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 325.86 (range USD 198–365), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 22 |
| Mean Target | USD 325.86 |
| High Target | USD 365 |
| Low Target | USD 198 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 15 / 7 / 1 |
Earnings (VMC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.49 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.14B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.35 vs est 1.1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.7 vs est 2.12 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.84 vs est 2.72 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.45 vs est 2.52 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VMC)
| Total Revenue | $8.06B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +7.40% |
| Gross Margin | +27.68% |
| Operating Margin | +15.55% |
| Profit Margin | +13.81% |
| ROE | +13.46% |
| Debt / Equity | 61.25 |
| Current Ratio | 2.59 |
| Total Cash | $140.20M |
| Total Debt | $5.19B |
| Free Cash Flow | $244.39M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VMC)
Nexqual rates Vulcan Materials Co's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 28%, operating 16% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $140M cash vs $5.19B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $244M, slim 3.1% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 6.1% |
Ownership (VMC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.21% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.35% |
| Shares Outstanding | 129.75M |
| Float | 129.36M |
| Short % of Float | +5.35% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (VMC)
Vulcan Materials Co is led by Ronnie A. Pruitt (age 54), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Ronnie A. Pruitt (age 54) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | James Thomas Hill (age 66) |
Major Backers & Investors (VMC)
Notable institutional backers of Vulcan Materials Co include State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, Principal Financial Group, Inc., JPMorgan, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 7.34% |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 5.12% |
| JPMorgan | 4.45% |
| Principal Funds, Inc-MidCap Fund | 3.3% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.83% |
| Fidelity | 2.44% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 21.16% |
| BlackRock | 9.02% |
| State Street | 5.68% |
| Geode Capital | 2.67% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Vulcan Materials Co's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States.
- It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.