1,977 Shares in Vulcan Materials Company $VMC Purchased by Caprock Group LLC

Caprock Group LLC bought a new position in Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 1,977 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $577,000.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Westside Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in Vulcan Materials by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 84 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares during the period. Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vulcan Materials in the third quarter worth $29,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new position in shares of Vulcan Materials during the second quarter valued at $32,000. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Vulcan Materials during the third quarter valued at $42,000. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new position in Vulcan Materials during the third quarter valued at $46,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.39% of the company’s stock.

Vulcan Materials Stock Down 7.6%

VMC stock opened at $302.73 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $40.00 billion, a PE ratio of 35.95, a PEG ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.07. Vulcan Materials Company has a 1 year low of $215.08 and a 1 year high of $331.09. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $302.15 and a 200 day simple moving average of $296.37. The company has a current ratio of 2.23, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The construction company reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.11 by ($0.41). Vulcan Materials had a net margin of 14.19% and a return on equity of 13.47%. The company had revenue of $1.91 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.95 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.17 earnings per share. Vulcan Materials’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Vulcan Materials Company will post 8.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vulcan Materials Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a $0.52 dividend. This is an increase from Vulcan Materials’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.49. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. Vulcan Materials’s dividend payout ratio is presently 23.28%.

More Vulcan Materials News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vulcan Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management expects improving demand and set a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $2.4B–$2.6B, signaling confidence in a recovery across public and private end markets. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year results showed operating cash flow up ~29% to $1.8B and management highlighted margin expansion and full‑year earnings growth, supporting longer‑term cash generation. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors can review the full Q4 earnings call transcript and slide deck for more detail on trends, pricing, and market dynamics discussed by management. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains generally constructive with a median price target above current levels (median ~$327.5), showing continued buy-side interest despite the near-term weakness. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.70 missed estimates (~$2.11) and revenue of $1.91B came in below consensus, with gross profit and EPS down year‑over‑year — the primary catalyst for the selloff. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The 2026 EBITDA range was perceived as softer than some investors expected, and management flagged downstream portfolio actions (sale of California ready‑mix operations), adding near-term uncertainty. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling activity and some large institutional re‑allocations were highlighted in coverage, which can amplify downside near term. Article Title

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VMC has been the subject of a number of research reports. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Vulcan Materials from $310.00 to $317.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $330.00 to $340.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. DA Davidson reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $330.00 target price on shares of Vulcan Materials in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on shares of Vulcan Materials from $279.00 to $278.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $327.00 price objective on Vulcan Materials in a report on Monday, November 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Vulcan Materials presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $320.38.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, President Thompson S. Baker II sold 7,135 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.81, for a total transaction of $2,146,279.35. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Denson N. Franklin III sold 665 shares of Vulcan Materials stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $295.00, for a total transaction of $196,175.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 8,284 shares in the company, valued at $2,443,780. This trade represents a 7.43% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.61% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Vulcan Materials Profile

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is a U.S.-based producer of construction materials that supplies the building and infrastructure markets. The company’s primary products include construction aggregates such as crushed stone, sand and gravel, as well as asphalt mixes and ready-mixed concrete. These materials are used in a wide range of projects including highways, commercial and residential construction, and public infrastructure.

Vulcan operates an integrated network of quarries, asphalt plants and concrete facilities to produce and deliver materials to contractors, municipalities and private developers.