Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Vulcan Materials Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Vulcan Materials Co is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $33.35B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 20 Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For VMC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 24.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 7.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels) peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $33.35B | 1/20 |
| P/E Ratio | 30.05x | 2/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.95x | 3/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% | 2/5 |
| EPS | $8.40 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $63.96 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $61.01 | – |
| FCF/Share | $8.45 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.2% | 3/9 |
| ROA | 6.7% | 3/11 |
| ROIC | 10.6% | 5/12 |
| Gross Margin | 27.7% | 5/9 |
| Operating Margin | 20.6% | 5/10 |
| Net Margin | 13.8% | 3/7 |
| EBT Margin | 17.9% | 4/10 |
| Tax Rate | 22.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59x | 9/18 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.89x | 7/11 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.97x | 4/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.97x | 4/16 |
| Interest Coverage | 19.8x | 4/13 |
| Working Capital | $1.59B | 1/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.80B | 1/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.12B | 1/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$686M | 9/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 21.2% | 4/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 28.5% | 3/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 13.8% | 3/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 8.5% | 6/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.48x | 4/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 8.4x | 4/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.0x | 4/8 |
| Days Inventory | 44 days | 5/8 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $8.06B | 1/9 |
| Operating Income | $1.66B | 1/14 |
| Net Income | $1.11B | 2/11 |
| SG&A Expense | $562M | 1/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $5.83B | 1/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VMC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.98 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 23.6% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 132M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 18.7% | – |
| EPS Growth | 19.1% | 4/6 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.58B | 15.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $140M | 0.8% of assets |
| Inventory | $696M | 4.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $8.20B | 49.2% of assets |
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Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Vulcan Materials Co (Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)): 22 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VMC Vulcan Materials Co | ▼ | $33.35B |
| TECK Teck Resources Ltd | ▶ | $32.11B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | ▼ | $29.51B |
| SQM Chemical & Mining Co Of Chile Inc | ▼ | $17.27B |
| HL Hecla Mining Co/De/ | ▲ | $10.45B |
| USLM United States Lime & Minerals Inc | ▼ | $3.07B |
| KNF Knife River Corp | ▶ | $2.84B |
| TTAM Titan America Sa | ▼ | $2.65B |
| CMP Compass Minerals International Inc | ▼ | $934M |
| IPI Intrepid Potash, Inc. | ▶ | $434M |
| SND Smart Sand, Inc. | ▲ | $215M |
| IONR Ioneer Ltd | ▲ | $214M |
| ABAT American Battery Technology Co | ▶ | $211M |
| ACRG American Clean Resources Group, Inc. | ▼ | $141M |
| GRO Brazil Potash Corp. | ▶ | $128M |
| FEAM 5e Advanced Materials, Inc. | ▲ | $122M |
| ATLX Atlas Lithium Corp | ▲ | $69M |
| ELBM Electra Battery Materials Corp | ▶ | $50M |
| LGO Largo Inc. | ▲ | $42M |
| BLTH American Battery Materials, Inc. | ▼ | $10M |
| ILXP Ecominas Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
| MGNC Mag Magna Corp | ▼ | N/A |
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Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Vulcan Materials Co outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Vulcan Materials Co stock predictions?
For VMC, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 24.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 7.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Vulcan Materials Co forecasts updated?
Vulcan Materials Co forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Vulcan Materials Co's industry peers?
22 issuers in our coverage, VMC included, share the SEC industry code Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels). The largest are: Teck Resources Ltd (TECK), Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM), Chemical & Mining Co Of Chile Inc (SQM), Hecla Mining Co/De/ (HL), United States Lime & Minerals Inc (USLM), Knife River Corp (KNF).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.