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Vulcan Materials Company produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. It operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete. The company provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates for use in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities; aggregates that are used as ballast for construction and maintenance of railroad tracks; riprap and jetty stones for use in erosion control along roads and waterways; asphalt mix; asphalt construction paving services; and ready-mixed concrete products. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Strategic Crossroads | Substantial cash reserves position Vulcan for potential 2026 strategic initiatives—including acquisitions or share buybacks—despite challenges from moderating volumes and weather disruptions. |
Explore Profit Dynamics | Nine consecutive quarters of unit profitability expansion highlight Vulcan's operational efficiency, with gross profit per ton emerging as the critical driver for long-term stock performance. |
Financial Resilience | Analysts project EPS growth from $8.49 to $10.30 in the coming fiscal year, with price targets ranging from $285 to $320, reflecting confidence in Vulcan's robust market position. |
Cash Harvest Era | Vulcan Materials enters its "cash harvest season" following strong Q3 2025 performance, marking the culmination of a decade-long evolution through volume, margin, and price growth phases. |

Metrics to compare | VMC | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Basic Materials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipVMCPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 35.2x | 17.8x | 3.4x | |
PEG Ratio | 1.94 | 4.26 | 0.00 | |
Price / Book | 4.5x | 1.8x | 1.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.8x | 1.1x | 1.4x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 10.5% | 0.0% | 24.3% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −3.6% | −1.3% | Unlock |