Vulcan Materials consensus stays constructive, analysts see upside for the shares
22.06.2026 - 18:42:10 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 18:40.
Vulcan Materials (US9291601097) opens this Monday with a supportive analyst backdrop. The NYSE-listed construction materials group carries a Buy consensus and a double-digit upside to the average Wall Street price target, according to current summaries.
What current ratings show
Across 12 analysts tracked by the brokerage platform Public.com, Vulcan Materials is rated Buy, with 33 percent calling the stock a Strong Buy and 25 percent a Buy, while the remainder recommend Holding the shares. The latest consensus price target stands at about 329 US dollars per share, implying upside from recent trading levels.
Independent equity research site Simply Wall St similarly flags a fair value estimate around 329 US dollars and describes Vulcan Materials as trading at a modest discount to intrinsic value based on its cash flow and earnings models. These views underline that the company is seen as fundamentally solid within the US construction materials universe, where peers include Martin Marietta Materials and CRH.
How the consensus has evolved
Analyst sentiment on Vulcan Materials has firmed over recent quarters as the group streamlined its portfolio and focused capital on higher-margin aggregates assets. Simply Wall St highlights decisions such as exiting California ready-mixed concrete operations and acquiring new aggregates quarries, moves that align the business more tightly with its most profitable segment.
Valuation metrics remain elevated but not extreme for a sector beneficiary of US infrastructure and housing spending. Data from TradingKey put Vulcan Materials’ current price-to-earnings ratio near 35.8, above its recent low around 30.7 yet below a high near 49.5, placing it mid-range within the construction materials peer set.
Background and price data on Vulcan Materials
Key figures, news and historical performance data on the Vulcan Materials shares are available in the dedicated topic section and on the company’s own investor relations pages.
How Vulcan Materials earns its money
Vulcan Materials generates most of its revenue from supplying construction aggregates such as crushed stone, sand and gravel to infrastructure, housing and non-residential projects across the United States. The company also sells asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete in selected regional markets, but aggregates remain the core earnings driver.
Where the shares trade today
The Vulcan Materials shares (US9291601097) most actively trade on the NYSE under the ticker VMC, with additional trading on German platforms such as Tradegate in euros. On Tradegate, the shares recently changed hands at about 265.40 euros, corresponding to a modest gain on the day.
Key data on the Vulcan Materials shares
- Company: Vulcan Materials Company
- ISIN: US9291601097
- WKN: 858848
- Ticker: VMC
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-22, 16:30): 305.56 USD
- Market cap: 40.0 billion USD (as of 2026-06-22, based on NYSE data and recent share price)
- Sector / industry: Materials / Construction materials
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This text is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an investment recommendation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instrument. All data are based on sources considered reliable but cannot be guaranteed. Investors should conduct their own research and, where appropriate, consult a qualified financial adviser.
