Vulcan Materials Company is a leading producer of construction aggregates and materials in the United States. The company specializes in providing essential products such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel, which are crucial for various construction projects, including highways, commercial buildings, and residential developments. In addition to aggregates, Vulcan also offers asphalt and ready-mixed concrete, playing a key role in the infrastructure and construction industries. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Vulcan aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of construction processes while meeting the demands of a growing population and economy. Read More
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) and the rest of the building materials stocks fared in Q4.
Even though Vulcan Materials’s stock has taken a 5.7% hit over the past six months (it currently trades at $224.51 per share), it’s still beating the S&P 500 by 8.5 percentage points.
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The company forecasts a third consecutive year of double-digit growth in cash gross profit per ton from the aggregates segment and 3% to 5% growth in aggregates shipments in 2025.
Construction materials company Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 1.1% year on year to $1.85 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.17 per share was 23.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Tuesday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
