Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) Stock Price & Analysis
Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) closed at USD 435.87 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 448.48; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 431.29–448.67 on volume of 304,141 shares. Market capitalization is $8.41B, with a 52-week range of USD 378.02–585.71 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (VMI)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.60 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 610.75 (range 600–623).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +6.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +96.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-20, EPS estimate USD 5.48, revenue estimate $1.10B.
Analysts (VMI)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.60 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 610.75 (low 600, high 623).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $600 → $620 |
| 2026-07-20 | Stifel | Target raised | Buy | $645 → $678 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VMI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +6.7% | +96.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +6.7% | +14.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.6% | 30.7% |
| Max drawdown | -25.1% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -45.2% (Nov 2022→Oct 2023) |
VMI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $5.48 | $5.72 | -4.1% | $1.10B | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $6.25 | $0.00 | — | $1.10B | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $23.24 | $23.06 | +0.8% | $4.35B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $26.22 | $25.86 | +1.4% | $4.68B | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 435.87 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.81% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 448.48 |
| Open | USD 442.01 |
| Day Range | USD 431.29 – 448.67 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 378.02 – 585.71 |
| Volume | 304,141 shares |
| Market Cap | $8.41B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VMI)
Nexqual's technical model rates VMI "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 31.2 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 472.21) |
| MACD | -8.14 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VMI)
Wall Street analysts rate VMI "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 610.75 (range USD 600–623), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 610.75 |
| High Target | USD 623 |
| Low Target | USD 600 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (VMI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 5.48 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.10B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 6.24 vs est 5.73 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 6.14 vs est 5.8 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 5.51 vs est 4.73 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 4.92 vs est 4.97 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VMI)
| Total Revenue | $4.29B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.50% |
| Gross Margin | +30.26% |
| Operating Margin | +15.66% |
| Profit Margin | +12.05% |
| ROE | +30.20% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 |
| Current Ratio | 2.41 |
| Total Cash | $122.05M |
| Total Debt | $895.65M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $311.45M (7.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VMI)
Nexqual rates Valmont Industries, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 30%, operating 16% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $122M cash vs $896M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $311M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 30%, ROA 11.2% |
Ownership (VMI)
| Insider Ownership | +2.56% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.30M |
| Float | 18.67M |
| Short % of Float | +2.46% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (VMI)
Valmont Industries, Inc. is led by Avner M. Applbaum, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Avner M. Applbaum |
|---|---|
| President of Infrastructure Utility, L & T & Coatings | J. Christopher Colwell |
| Group President of Agriculture | Darryl R. Matthews |
| President of Infrastructure Telecommunications & International | Gregory Richard Turi |
| Executive VP, CFO & Corporate Secretary | John L. Schwietz |
Major Backers & Investors (VMI)
Notable institutional backers of Valmont Industries, Inc. include Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, Earnest Partners LLC, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 2.58% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 1.98% |
| Invesco | 1.9% |
| King Luther Capital Management | 1.75% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 1.22% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.24% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.79% |
| State Street | 3.42% |
| Geode Capital | 2.2% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.02% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| HON | Honeywell International Inc. | USD 218.31 | ▲ 1.67% |
| MMM | 3M Company | USD 175.56 | ▲ 0.47% |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corporation | USD 338.23 | ▲ 3.09% |
| HWM | Howmet Aerospace Inc. | USD 193.29 | ▼ 7.14% |
| NOC | Northrop Grumman Corporation | USD 552.35 | ▲ 2.42% |
| ITW | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | USD 279.24 | ▲ 0.88% |
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