VMC stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Vulcan Materials Company currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $321.78 — +31.3% versus the last price of $245.00. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
VMC historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in VMC.
VMC annual returns by year
Congress trading in VMC
8 members of Congress have disclosed trading VMC — 2 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $239,000. Most recent disclosure: Jun 6, 2025.
Insider activity in VMC
VMC's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 5 sales ($4.4M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 21, 2026.
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hill J Thomas | Director | Sell | $1.6M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hill J Thomas | Director | Sell | $1.0M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hill J Thomas | Director | Sell | $150,183 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Hill J Thomas | Director | Sell | $1.1M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Clement David P | Senior Vice President | Sell | $570,200 |
About Vulcan Materials Company
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.
VMC Key Statistics
VMC in plain English
- P/E ratio (29.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of VMC's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (13.23%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (13.75%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.85%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
VMC stock: frequently asked questions
What is Vulcan Materials Company's stock price today?
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) last traded at $245.00 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $240.69 and $331.09.
Is VMC stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on VMC is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $321.78 — about +31.3% versus the current price of $245.00. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in VMC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Vulcan Materials Company made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,348 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 135%, or 8.9% per year.
Does VMC pay a dividend?
Yes. Vulcan Materials Company currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.85% per year at today's share price.
What is VMC's P/E ratio?
VMC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.2, and 23.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade VMC stock?
Yes — 8 members of Congress have disclosed trades in VMC under the STOCK Act, totaling 2 purchases and 7 sales worth an estimated $239,000.
What is Vulcan Materials Company's ticker symbol?
Vulcan Materials Company trades under the ticker symbol VMC on the NYSE.
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