JPMorgan cuts target for Vulcan Materials stock to USD 300

Published on 10/18/2026 at 13:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

JPMorgan kept a Neutral rating and cut its target from USD 320 to USD 300. Vulcan Materials stock faces October 29 results.

Targets, results and shareholder dates

JPMorgan cut its Vulcan Materials target to USD 300 on October 13, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 2.16 billion on July 29, 2026.
Vulcan declared a USD 0.52 dividend on October 9, 2026.
Third-quarter results are scheduled for October 29, 2026.

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Vulcan Materials (ISIN US9291601097) faces a lower USD 300 price target after JPMorgan cut its forecast on October 13, 2026. According to Markets Insider, the bank reduced its target from USD 320 and kept a Neutral rating.

Why the target cut matters

JPMorgan linked its October 13, 2026 assessment to margin headwinds in construction materials. The bank cited higher diesel costs, weak pricing realization and subdued demand as pressures that could weigh on margins, according to Markets Insider.

Three dated signals for VMC

Vulcan's recent sequence shows a stronger operating base alongside more cautious valuation: on July 29, 2026, second-quarter revenue reached USD 2.16 billion and earnings per share came to USD 2.59, above the USD 2.46 consensus, as reported by MarketBeat. On October 9, 2026, Vulcan declared a USD 0.52 quarterly dividend, payable on November 24, 2026, according to StockTitan. The latest event was JPMorgan's October 13 target cut to USD 300 from USD 320.

What dates matter next?

MarketBeat lists October 29, 2026, as the expected date for Vulcan's third-quarter results, with a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET, while its revenue consensus is USD 2.25 billion and its earnings-per-share estimate is USD 2.85, according to MarketBeat. Shareholders of record on November 9, 2026, are scheduled to receive the USD 0.52 dividend on November 24, 2026, according to StockTitan.

Construction materials remain central

Vulcan produces aggregates such as crushed stone, sand and gravel, along with asphalt and ready-mixed concrete for infrastructure, commercial and residential construction. The company describes aggregates as its primary product and operates mainly in the United States, according to Vulcan Materials Company. The next report will test whether pricing and volume can offset the cost pressures behind the lower target. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Vulcan Materials stock.