Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) Stock Price Target Cut by BNP Paribas Exane

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) had its price target cut by equities research analysts at BNP Paribas Exane from $290.00 to $281.00 in a report issued on Friday. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the construction company’s stock. BNP Paribas Exane‘s price target would suggest a potential downside of 0.21% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Vulcan Materials from $300.00 to $326.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $349.00 to $326.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $256.00 to $257.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Vulcan Materials from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, September 12th. Finally, DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $315.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $309.65.

Vulcan Materials Price Performance

NYSE VMC traded up $1.28 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $281.59. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,509,004 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,179,119. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $255.55 and its 200-day moving average price is $280.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 1.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47. Vulcan Materials has a 1 year low of $237.03 and a 1 year high of $331.09. The company has a market capitalization of $36.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.25, a PEG ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.05.

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The construction company reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.81 by $0.02. Vulcan Materials had a return on equity of 13.05% and a net margin of 13.75%. The business had revenue of $2.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.84 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Vulcan Materials will post 8.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vulcan Materials

In related news, SVP David Clement sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $285.10, for a total transaction of $570,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 6,716 shares in the company, valued at $1,914,731.60. The trade was a 22.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director J. Hill sold 14,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $276.17, for a total value of $3,866,380.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 58,209 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,075,579.53. This trade represents a 19.39% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.65% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Farrow Financial Inc. increased its stake in shares of Vulcan Materials by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Farrow Financial Inc. now owns 8,697 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $2,128,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. Provenance Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vulcan Materials in the 3rd quarter worth about $81,000. Putney Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Vulcan Materials by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter. Putney Financial Group LLC now owns 1,031 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $252,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares during the period. Summit Wealth Group LLC Co. purchased a new position in Vulcan Materials during the third quarter worth approximately $483,000. Finally, Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchased a new position in Vulcan Materials during the third quarter worth approximately $8,120,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.39% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Vulcan Materials

Here are the key news stories impacting Vulcan Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat estimates: Vulcan reported adjusted EPS of $2.83, narrowly above the $2.81 consensus. Management also highlighted pricing strength, operational efficiencies and an approximately $2.4 billion 2026 adjusted EBITDA target. Vulcan Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Forward outlook and capital returns supported sentiment: Vulcan said it is targeting earnings growth again in 2027, expanded through acquisitions in Tennessee and southern Ohio, and returned $417 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. Vulcan outlook analysis
• Positive Sentiment: D.A. Davidson became more bullish: The firm raised its price target from $315 to $330 and assigned a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain divided: RBC raised its target slightly to $257 while maintaining “sector perform,” and BNP Paribas reduced its target to $281. The mixed recommendations may limit the impact of the bullish target increase.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and volumes weakened: Third-quarter revenue fell about 4.7% year over year to roughly $2.19 billion, below the $2.24 billion consensus, while aggregates shipments declined 3%. Lower 2026 EBITDA guidance and cautious forecasts from Wells Fargo and Stifel remain overhangs. Vulcan Q3 earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo maintained a cautious stance: Although it raised its target from $249 to $253, it kept an “underweight” rating, indicating its view that the stock is priced above fundamental value.

Vulcan Materials Company Profile

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is a producer and distributor of construction materials used in infrastructure, commercial, residential and industrial projects. The company is the largest producer of construction aggregates in the United States, including crushed stone, sand and gravel.

In addition to aggregates, Vulcan Materials produces asphalt mix, ready-mixed concrete and cement. Its materials are used in roads, bridges, airports, commercial buildings, homes and other construction applications.