Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)
NYSEMaterialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-11-05
$285.51-4.09%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · VMC
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within materials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks VMC against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Materials names rated strong grew net income 63% of the time over the next year (vs 47% for the rest of the cohort, n=1960).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
We anticipate a continuation of the current demand environment next year and expect to continue expanding aggregates cash gross profit per ton with mid- to high- single digit pricing gains through ex…
Stated in 8 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “We anticipate a continuation of the current demand environment next year and expect to continue expanding aggregates cash gross profit per ton with mid- to high- single digit pricing gains through execution of the Vulcan Way of Selling and cost benefits from the Vulcan Way of Operating.” “Through a consistent focus on commercial and operational execution, we continue to deliver attractive organic growth and expand our industry-leading aggregates cash gross profit per ton, which increased to $11.33 per ton.”
“We anticipate a continuation of the current demand environment next year and expect to continue expanding aggregates cash gross profit per ton with mid- to high- single digit pricing gains through ex…”
“As always, our focus remains on compounding aggregates unit profitability to drive earnings growth and strong cash generation for our shareholders.””
“Our strategy and execution, enhanced by innovation and technology, position us well to deliver strong earnings growth and cash generation.”
“Through a consistent focus on commercial and operational execution, we continue to deliver attractive organic growth and expand our industry-leading aggregates cash gross profit per ton, which increa…”
“Outlook Regarding the Company’s outlook for the remainder of the current year, Mr. Hill said, “We continue to execute well and remain focused on delivering another year of margin expansion and attrac…”
“As always, we will remain focused on factors within our control, including pricing and operating disciplines that drive earnings growth and cash generation.””
“Financial Highlights Include: First Quarter Trailing-Twelve Months Amounts in millions, except per unit data 2025 2024 2025 2024 Total revenues $ 1,635 $ 1,546 $ 7,507 $ 7,679 Gross profit $ 365 $ 30…”
Backed by our operational and commercial discipline, we expect to deliver approximately $2.4 billion in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year.
Stated in 4 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Backed by our operational and commercial discipline, we expect to deliver approximately $2.4 billion in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year.” “Outlook Regarding the Company’s outlook, Mr. Pruitt said, “Our aggregates business is executing well, and we reiterate our full-year outlook to deliver between $2.4 and $2.6 billion of Adjusted EBITDA.”
“Backed by our operational and commercial discipline, we expect to deliver approximately $2.4 billion in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year.”
During the third quarter, the Company completed two bolt-on acquisitions that align with our aggregates-led strategy and enhance our position in Tennessee and expand our reach into southern Ohio.
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “During the third quarter, the Company completed two bolt-on acquisitions that align with our aggregates-led strategy and enhance our position in Tennessee and expand our reach into southern Ohio.” ““Consistent with our aggregates growth strategy, during the second quarter we completed several portfolio enhancing actions.”
Excluding the impact of higher diesel fuel costs, cash cost of sales increased 3 percent, reflecting a continued focus on cost management and operating efficiencies.
Stated in 6 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Excluding the impact of higher diesel fuel costs, cash cost of sales increased 3 percent, reflecting a continued focus on cost management and operating efficiencies.” “For the full year, freight-adjusted unit cash cost of sales increased 2 percent, even with several fourth quarter timing impacts, reflecting a continued focus on cost management and operating efficiencies.”
By maintaining disciplined capital deployment, integrating high-quality assets into our network, and executing on the fundamentals we control, we will continue to generate strong cash flow and compou…
Stated in 7 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “By maintaining disciplined capital deployment, integrating high-quality assets into our network, and executing on the fundamentals we control, we will continue to generate strong cash flow and compound superior value for our shareholders.” “The resulting strong cash generation, coupled with disciplined M&A and portfolio management, positions us well to continue compounding results and creating value for our shareholders in 2026 and beyond.””
Over the trailing year it converted 1.84x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Materials names rated robust grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 48% for the rest of the cohort, n=1429).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market and long-term interest rates.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
6 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Materials names rated stable grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 51% for the rest of the cohort, n=1843).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“This backdrop, coupled with our Vulcan Way of Selling and Vulcan Way of Operating disciplines will lead to further expansion in our industry-leading aggregates cash gross profit per ton and value cre…”
“Outlook Regarding the Company’s outlook, Mr. Pruitt said, “Our aggregates business is executing well, and we reiterate our full-year outlook to deliver between $2.4 and $2.6 billion of Adjusted EBITD…”
“Page 3 April 29, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Outlook Regarding the Company’s outlook, Mr. Pruitt said, “We reiterate our full-year outlook to deliver between $2.4 and $2.6 billion of Adjusted EBITDA.”
“We expect to deliver between $2.4 and $2.6 billion of Adjusted EBITDA.””
“During the third quarter, the Company completed two bolt-on acquisitions that align with our aggregates-led strategy and enhance our position in Tennessee and expand our reach into southern Ohio.”
““Consistent with our aggregates growth strategy, during the second quarter we completed several portfolio enhancing actions.”
“The sale of these downstream assets is consistent with our aggregates-led strategy and generates cash proceeds that can be redeployed into attractive growth opportunities in the future.”
“The sale of these downstream assets is consistent with our aggregates-led strategy and generates cash proceeds that can be redeployed into attractive growth opportunities in the future.”
“These acquisitions are consistent with our disciplined capital allocation priorities and aggregates-led strategy of continuing to expand our reach through value-enhancing acquisitions in attractive r…”
“Excluding the impact of higher diesel fuel costs, cash cost of sales increased 3 percent, reflecting a continued focus on cost management and operating efficiencies.”
“For the full year, freight-adjusted unit cash cost of sales increased 2 percent, even with several fourth quarter timing impacts, reflecting a continued focus on cost management and operating efficie…”
“Freight-adjusted unit cash cost of sales decreased 2 percent as a result of continued operating cost discipline and the benefit of strong shipments in the quarter.”
“As always, we will remain focused on factors within our control, including pricing and operating disciplines that drive earnings growth and cash generation.””
“Financial Highlights Include: First Quarter Trailing-Twelve Months Amounts in millions, except per unit data 2025 2024 2025 2024 Total revenues $ 1,635 $ 1,546 $ 7,507 $ 7,679 Gross profit $ 365 $ 30…”
“As we look to 2025, the pricing environment remains favorable, and we are focused on our operating disciplines to manage costs and improve efficiencies.”
“By maintaining disciplined capital deployment, integrating high-quality assets into our network, and executing on the fundamentals we control, we will continue to generate strong cash flow and compou…”
“The pipeline for strategic acquisitions remains active, and we have the financial strength and flexibility to capitalize on the most value-accretive opportunities.””
“With this focus, and the financial strength and flexibility to grow, we will continue to drive sustainable value creation and win the future in aggregates.””
“The resulting strong cash generation, coupled with disciplined M&A and portfolio management, positions us well to continue compounding results and creating value for our shareholders in 2026 and beyo…”
“On a trailing-twelve months basis, return on average invested capital improved 40 basis points over the prior year to 16.5 percent through a combination of solid operating earnings, disciplined capit…”
“Our continued execution of our strategic disciplines has and will continue to lead to attractive cash generation and value creation for our shareholders regardless of external headwinds.””
“These acquisitions are consistent with our disciplined capital allocation priorities and aggregates-led strategy of continuing to expand our reach through value-enhancing acquisitions in attractive r…”