Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

NYSE · Materials · Building Materials
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$274.09
-1.85 (-0.67%)
Price — last 10 years monthly, dividend-adjusted · hover for detail
Market Cap
$35.52B
P/E (TTM)
32.6
Forward P/E
25.4
EPS (TTM)
$8.41
ROE
13.23%
Profit Margin
13.75%
Revenue Growth
2.50%
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Beta
1.06
52W High
$331.09
52W Low
$252.35
Analyst Target
$325.74
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VMC historical returns

PeriodTotal returnAnnualized (CAGR)$1,000 grew to
1 year -5.2% -5.2% $948
3 years +28.4% +8.7% $1,284
5 years +53.4% +8.9% $1,534
10 years +162% +10.1% $2,624
20 years +341% +7.7% $4,407
Since 1985 +8,932% +11.4% $90,322

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VMC annual returns by year

2026 YTD -3.3%
2025 +11.7%
2024 +14.1%
2023 +30.8%
2022 -14.9%
2021 +41.1%
2020 +4.1%
2019 +47.1%
2018 -22.3%
2017 +3.4%

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 6 sales ($5.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 21, 2026.

Aug 21, 2026Hill J Thomas Director Sell $1.6M
Aug 21, 2026Hill J Thomas Director Sell $1.0M
Aug 21, 2026Hill J Thomas Director Sell $150,183
Aug 21, 2026Hill J Thomas Director Sell $1.1M
Aug 7, 2026Clement 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.

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VMC Key Statistics

Previous Close$275.94P/E Ratio32.6
Market Cap$35.52BPEG Ratio2.38
Revenue (TTM)$8.12BROE13.23%
Gross Margin27.51%ROA6.04%
Debt / Equity58.2Employees11,548

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VMC stock: frequently asked questions

What is Vulcan Materials Company's stock price today?

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) last traded at $274.09 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $252.35 and $331.09.

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 $2,624 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 162%, or 10.1% per year.

Does VMC pay a dividend?

Yes. Vulcan Materials Company currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.75% per year at today's share price.

What is VMC's P/E ratio?

VMC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 32.6, and 25.4 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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